Requests from Louise Buckley

My family just realized we can all take a little vacation together in August (yay!) and we're scrambling to make a plan. Any suggestions for somewhere we can drive from Brooklyn? New England, Jersey, or a little South. Maybe too late in the game, but ideally by water (ocean preferred, lakes welcome) and relaxing enough to turn off my phone (😍). No Maine (water is too cold).

I’m born and raised in Brooklyn NY (❤️) but have lived in LA the past eight (!) years. I have my regular spots, but a whole lot has changed and come and gone over the years. Where should I make sure to go for a meal when I go home next? Give me your #1 favorites!

What do you enjoy for breakfast? What should I eat for breakfast?! I tend to prefer warm foods, often soup in the morning, and don’t have hours to spend cooking on weekdays. I have a major sweet tooth but have learned from experience that sugar (ice cream) for breakfast only hurts me later in the day. What should I make!?

I would like to visit my auntie who lives in Berlin sometime before the year ends. No idea when I will be able to do this, but please send all recs anyway! I love planning a trip and have never been to Germany before 🥨 🥨 Danke!