If you’re looking into Kome Restaurant Curaçao, I went for dinner and ordered a little bit of everything (as usual). This ended up being one of my favorite meals from the trip, and there are a few dishes I’m still thinking about months later.
I walked over to Kome for dinner since we were staying in town—we had a rental car, but didn’t need it here. I made a reservation at Kome and showed up already planning to order a mix of things (over ordering is my specialty). I had been in Pietermaai right before, and that whole area already felt like a fun spot for dinner.
I sat down and looked around before even opening the menu, and the setup immediately stood out. It felt nicer than most of the beach spots we had been going to, but I didn’t feel like I needed to dress up or act different. It worked for a date night, but I could also see a group sitting here.
If you’re figuring out where this fits into your trip, Curaçao Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors helps map out nights like this.

I opened the menu and already knew this was going to be a sharing situation. We ordered the bread service with olive oil, a fresh salad with pickled onion, mozzarella, and citrus dressing, a steak dish, the smoked duck & pappardelle pasta, and the Salty Dog brownie for dessert (we committed early).
I started with the bread service as soon as it hit the table, and that alone made me glad we ordered it. The outside had that slight crunch, the inside was soft, and dipping it into the olive oil while waiting on everything else just worked. Simple, but I’d order it again without thinking about it.
I went straight into the salad next, and it actually balanced everything out more than I expected. The citrus dressing kept it fresh, the pickled onion gave it a little bite, and the mozzarella pulled it together so it didn’t feel like just a side thing.
I tried the smoked duck & pappardelle right after, and this was easily one of the best things we ordered. The pasta came out rich but didn’t feel heavy, and the duck added that smoky flavor that made it stand out from a basic pasta. Every bite had a little texture from the toppings, so it never got boring (I kept going back to this one).
I cut into the steak next, and it was exactly what I wanted it to be. Cooked right, really tender, and nothing on the plate tried to compete with it. You actually taste the steak first, and everything else just backs it up instead of taking over.
I slowed down for about two seconds before going into dessert, and the Salty Dog brownie finished this exactly how I wanted. Warm brownie, salted caramel, ice cream melting into everything—it hit sweet and salty at the same time. I was already full and still kept going back for another bite (that brownie really took the cake… had to).
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I looked back at the menu again after ordering and noticed how many solid options they had across the board. The peppered hanger steak, smoked beef brisket, crispy calamari, mushroom toast, and chicken & waffles all stood out.
They also rotate dishes like risotto and fish of the day, which keeps things interesting if you go more than once.
I paid attention to the flavors across everything we ordered, and you can tell they’re doing more with the food here than most places we tried on the island. There were smoked meats, citrus and herb-forward sauces, sweet and savory combinations, and layered textures built into each dish.
It felt like a good switch after eating more casual beach food earlier in the trip.

I looked at the bill at the end and knew this was on the higher side for Curaçao, but it matched what we just ate. It didn’t feel like a budget dinner, but it also didn’t feel overdone for the quality that came out.
If you’re planning where to stay nearby, my blog on Where to Stay in Curaçao (Best Areas + Hotels) helps narrow down spots close to Pietermaai.
I walked out of Kome already comparing it to everything else we ate on the trip, and this stayed near the top. It felt like a good reset from beach meals and quick lunches, and I’d add this in again if I was planning another trip.
The food felt elevated without being complicated, and the whole experience worked without feeling formal. I’d go back for the pasta alone, but the full lineup made it hard to pick just one thing.
If you’re building out your dinner list, Best Dinner Restaurants in Curaçao (Date Night + Special Occasions) gives you a few more options like this.


If someone told me I’d spend five hours at SkyPark, I would not have believed them. And yet. 😅
Gatlinburg SkyPark sits above the strip and it’s one of those places that looks like a quick stop on paper and turns into most of your afternoon. The SkyBridge alone is worth it — longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America, and yes, you will look down.
✨ SkyBridge (longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America)
✨ SkyLift ride up with views of the Smokies
✨ Walking trails with mountain views in every direction
✨ Way less crowded than downtown
Fair warning: if heights genuinely freak you out, the bridge might not be your thing. The rest of the park is still 100% worth it. Full guide with tickets, tips, and what to skip linked in bio. 🔗
I walked into Goo Goo Cluster in downtown Gatlinburg thinking I’d spend five minutes and leave with a small piece of candy. I was wrong on both counts. 😅
You build your own chocolate cluster at a kiosk: caramel, sea salt, pretzels, cocoa pebbles, you name it, and then watch them make it right in front of you. The whole thing takes about 15 minutes and costs $15.
The caveat? This is not a snack. This is a full-size brick of chocolate that I was still eating two days later.
If you’re already walking the Gatlinburg strip, this is an easy yes. Especially if you have absolutely no self-control around caramel. (Asking for a friend.) Full experience breakdown linked in bio. 🔗
Your Knoxville Airport survival guide, from someone who’s flown through TYS 100+ times is now up on my blog🛫
Parking, TSA wait times, where to grab food before your flight, rental cars, all of it, from someone who actually knows this airport. No guessing, no googling at the last minute.
TYS is small, easy to navigate, and honestly one of the less stressful airports I’ve been through. You just need to know a few things going in.
Full guide linked in bio. 🔗
Hundreds of motorcycles. Tweed suits. Tennessee roads.🏍️
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is a global charity event, classic and vintage bikes, dressed-up riders, raising money for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health. The bikes are stunning. The outfits are even better.
Full guide linked in bio. 🔗 | @gentlemansride
Went in for Italian. Left thinking about pasta for three days straight.🍝
Osteria Stella in Knoxville is THE date night spot, pink door, moody lighting, and a radiatori con broccoli pesto that I would genuinely go back for alone. The lasagna comes out as its own perfect slice with crispy edges all around. The focaccia with garlic confit disappeared before anyone admitted to eating it.
Make a reservation. Order the pasta. Thank me later.
Full review linked in bio. 🔗
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