How the Story Started
I didn’t begin with a business plan; I began with a plate.
On a solo afternoon in California, I wandered into a market and tried Fish Tacos for the first time. It wasn’t fancy, but it was perfect—the kind of bite that tells you where you are without translation. I wrote about it that night on my blog and, to my surprise, people didn’t just ask where I ate. They asked, “How did you fit all of this into one day without rushing?”
That question became my through-line. I kept writing, kept walking, kept tasting. I learned how a city opens and closes around its kitchens: when ovens light, when markets hum, when a quiet side street turns golden at dusk. Readers started following my routes, then asking me to plan theirs.
From Blog Posts to Blueprints
What began as trip notes in the margins grew into Dishcript—a way to share itineraries that balance flavor and flow.
- Friends asked for a weekend plan → I built a map with snack stops and one unmissable dinner.
- A family wanted “Rome without meltdowns” → I wrote rest windows into the route and backed up every reservation.
- A couple chasing markets across Europe → we stitched together train timetables, early-morning tastings, and slow evenings.
Each itinerary worked because it respected rhythm: neighborhoods clustered, opening hours checked, travel time right-sized, and meals placed like chapters. I realized I wasn’t just recommending restaurants—I was directing the day.
What I Do Now (and Why It Works)
Today, I plan bespoke Trip & Taste itineraries for couples, friends, families, and solo travelers. Every plan includes:
- Route design that minimizes backtracking and maximizes serendipity
- Dining shortlists with backups (and reservation help when possible)
- Culinary experiences—markets, classes, tastings, vineyard/brewery/roastery visits
- Pacing that breathes—built-in pauses, golden-hour walks, weatherproof Plan B’s
- A final kit—PDF you can print + live map pins you can follow
I don’t accept paid placements. If a place makes the cut, it’s because it fits you, the season, and the flow of your day.
The Name: Dish + Script
Dishcript is a mash-up of dish and script. A dish sets the scene; a script gives you beats, timing, and space for improvisation. Your trip should have both.
How It’s Going
These days, most of my time is spent talking to travelers, combing through menus, checking kitchen hours, and redrawing routes until they’re smooth. I still write (always will), but the best paragraphs I’ve crafted lately are walking routes and table-for-two confirmations.
I’ve planned everything from weekend foodie city breaks to multi-stop routes where the meals anchor the map. I’ve helped families with picky eaters, couples on honeymoons, and friends who just wanted to taste a place properly. The notes I get back—“we slowed down,” “we tasted more,” “we didn’t rush once”—are why I keep doing this.
What I Believe
- Food is a map. Eat well and you’ll understand where you are.
- Logistics are kindness. The right sequence turns “maybe” into “easy.”
- Travel should breathe. Empty space is part of the plan.
- Context matters. The same dish lands differently at lunch, at dusk, or after a ferry. I choose the moment as carefully as the meal.
- Everyone eats differently. Vegetarian, vegan, kosher, halal, gluten-free, nut-aware—I plan with care and clear notes.
A Few Snapshots
- Most borrowed line from my notes: “Save room for the second dessert; you’ll walk it off.”
- Perfect morning: a market coffee, a slow bridge, a bakery that sells out by noon.
- Souvenirs I can’t resist: pantry items and bus tickets.
- Route philosophy: fewer dots, better lines.
Work With Me
If you’re ready for a trip where the food isn’t an afterthought:
- Contact Us or Email dishcript@gmail.com with your dates, destinations, traveler count, and any dietary notes.
Trip Planning services by Sarah Jansen for dishcript.com. Online service; by appointment.