Welcome to Plates & Suitcases
I’m Marie Mendillo. Plates & Suitcases is where I share firsthand reviews of food, small-chain hotel stays, and airport lounges I have personally experienced.
I pay attention to the details that shape each visit: the dishes I would order again, the parts of a stay that make a small hotel memorable, and the comfort, food, and service that matter during a lounge visit. My reviews reflect my own experience and opinions, including what stood out and what could be better.
Collected Along the Way
My travels leave me with more than notes. I collect photographs, postcards, and bookmarks from places I visit, and they help me remember the meals and stays behind each story.
Plates & Suitcases brings these experiences together through personal observations and images. Menus, prices, hours, and services can change, so please confirm current details with the business before visiting.
Independent Reviews
Plates & Suitcases is independently operated. Editorial opinions are my own, and any hosted experience, gifted item, paid collaboration, or other relevant relationship will be disclosed in the related review.