A Taste of Travel with Delta + Amex

This post is sponsored by Delta and American Express.

Friday night, I got to send truelane’s photographer Michele to a dazzling and delicious event with Delta and American Express at Tavolàta Capitol Hill. The dinner was in celebration of the new Blue Delta SkyMiles Credit Card. Delta is one of my favorite airlines, so I was happy to partner on this post to share the news with you all.

A Taste of Travel with Delta + Amex | truelane
A Taste of Travel with Delta + Amex | truelane
A Taste of Travel with Delta + Amex | truelane
A Taste of Travel with Delta + Amex | truelane
A Taste of Travel with Delta + Amex | truelane
A Taste of Travel with Delta + Amex | truelane
A Taste of Travel with Delta + Amex | truelane

Chef Ethan Stowell’s phenomenal restaurant, Tavolàta Capitol Hill, set the stage for a Taste of Travel through Italy. Chef Ethan is a family man who garnered an interest in cooking thanks to his father, and is a big fan of casual and family-style dining, as you can see here. The night kicked off with the event’s signature Blue Aviation Cocktail: a luxurious mix of Aviation American Gin, Luxardo Maraschino, lemon juice and Creme de Violette that created a gorgeous, deep blue tone—you don’t see tones like that too often in the cocktail world.

A Taste of Travel with Delta + Amex | truelane
A Taste of Travel with Delta + Amex | truelane
A Taste of Travel with Delta + Amex | truelane
A Taste of Travel with Delta + Amex | truelane

The menu ranged from bruschetta to burrata and roasted halibut to roast beef, but the crowd favorite at Tavolàta is always their famous rigatoni—two of the chefs even have it tattooed on their arms! Finally, you can’t go wrong with panna cotta for dessert…the perfect palette cleanser on the coast of Italy or the coast of Washington State.

A Taste of Travel with Delta + Amex | truelane
A Taste of Travel with Delta + Amex | truelane
A Taste of Travel with Delta + Amex | truelane
A Taste of Travel with Delta + Amex | truelane
A Taste of Travel with Delta + Amex | truelane
A Taste of Travel with Delta + Amex | truelane
A Taste of Travel with Delta + Amex | truelane
A Taste of Travel with Delta + Amex | truelane
A Taste of Travel with Delta + Amex | truelane

With standout meals like this one, I’m excited to share that the new Blue Delta SkyMiles Credit Card gets you 2 miles per $1 spent at US Restaurants. This means you always have an excuse for a special occasion dinner at your favorite local spots, while getting you on your next adventure that much sooner. Although, sitting at the Tavolàta bar with a bowl of their classic spaghetti paired with a glass of velvety red, you might already feel like you’re in the middle of Roma itself. Learn more about the new Blue Delta SkyMiles Credit Card here. Buon appetito!

Photos: Michele Equitz 

Jean Dreams
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Jean Dreams | truelane
Jean Dreams | truelane
Jean Dreams | truelane
Jean Dreams | truelane
Jean Dreams | truelane
Jean Dreams | truelane

Photos: Michele Equitz

Top, jacket, sweaterhandbag, and denim (in-store only tomorrow 9/14!) c/o Madewell  |  Gucci mules  |  Ray-Ban sunglasses

I love these jeans. I love how they're straight-leg but not too baggy, and they're visually interesting without being too "out there." They're one of my new favorite pairs from Madewell, and they will only be available in all Madewell stores from 6-8 PM for the "Jeans Dreams Come True" party! Bring your old denim to be recycled before nabbing this exclusive pair, and enjoy some sips and snacks while your new pair gets monogrammed or tailored however you like it. 

I've rediscovered my love for Madewell in the last few months, and this perfect autumn look is getting me very excited for fall colors and layers. Check their Store Locator for your nearest shop. And let me know if you get your hands on this pair! (FYI, you'll want to size down two sizes! Trust me on this one.)

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The Sak

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Photos by Michele Equitz

The Sak Tahoe Backpack  Anthropologie denim, hat, and shoes  |  Top from Paris boutique  |  Ray-Ban sunglasses

I’ve gotten big into backpacks this summer. A more youthful version of the hands-free crossbody with more space to fit whatever you might need to carry. The Sak offers a few different options in various neutral leathers, and I love the cool California vibes of the Tahoe. A little structure and a little slouch, the distinctive details and authentic craftsmanship set it apart from the crowd. Shop more here!