Category: Global Dining
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ALERIA | Award Winning Dining in Athens, Greece
I had messaged my chef friend here in Las Vegas, “There are no reservations available!” For a couple of days I was trying to land online reservations for Aleria Restaurant in Athens after my friend, Chef Paras Shah, recommended it. I had been researching fine dining establishments in Athens when Paras made the suggestion. After…
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At the Legendary Café Gerbeaud | Budapest, Hungary
This goes out to the lovers of fine chocolates and the connoisseurs of divine pastries, I share your passion and would never steer you wrong. Café Gerbeaud has been a gastronomic delight since 1858, and is one of the oldest cafes in Europe. For over 160 years Café Gerbeaud has specialized in gourmet chocolates, traditional…
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Box Tree Restaurant – An Award Winning Dining Experience | Ilkley, West Yorkshire, England
Box Tree Restaurant is an award winning fine dining experience in the heart of Ilkley, which is a lovely village in West Yorkshire, England. The cuisine served has a French base and is seasonal, which means the menu creations change season to season. Over the decades Box Tree has been awarded numerous awards from the…
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C’est la Chandeleur | Day of the Crêpe
February 2nd is a great day for eating crêpes, considering it is the holiday ‘Jour des Crêpes’ (Day of the crêpe) in France. This date marks the end of their Christmas period, which would be 40 days after Christmas Eve ending on the 2nd of February. La Chandeleur has its origins from ancient times, as…
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Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrive! | Celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau Day
Wine holidays can be some of the best holidays to celebrate, especially for those who love les vignes (the vines). This includes the global famous Beaujolais Nouveau Day that is celebrated every third Thursday in November. This red wine day just adds to the festive fall season with Thanksgiving on the following Thursday. This year…
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Café Pasqual’s – A James Beard American Classic | Santa Fe, New Mexico
Cafe Pasqual’s in Santa Fe is one of the city’s most favorite restaurants, as well as one of my own favorites. This long running dining establishment was founded in 1979, and was honored with the James Beard American Classic award in 1999. Katharine Kagel, owner and chef, had moved to Santa Fe from California where…
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The Black Sheep | Award Winning Vietnamese Fusion Cuisine in Las Vegas
I am not ashamed to say that I have always been considered the ‘Black Sheep’ of my family. I believe that is why this Southwest neighborhood Las Vegas restaurant and I have clicked since they opened. The Black Sheep has been the restaurant that I frequent most regularly for dinner with family and friends. This…
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Caesar’s Restaurant & Bar – The Original Caesar Salad | Tijuana, Mexico
As the name of the restaurant implies, Caesar’s is home to one of the world’s most favorite and famous dishes- the Caesar salad. It was invented on July 4, 1924, at their original restaurant location, which was in an alley before they relocated to Avenida Revolucion. It quickly became a favorite dish amongst the Hollywood…
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The Roasterie Coffee Factory Tour | Kansas City, Missouri
Taking a factory tour is one of smartest ways to get to know your food, and it shows honest transparency, which is so important these days. It is also an excellent way to get smarter on how your favorite product is produced, like coffee. The Roasterie is one of Kansas City’s popular specialty coffee roasters,…
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Night Goat Barbecue – Fox and Pearl | Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri is most notable for their style of barbecue, and there is an abundance of excellent barbecue restaurants in the city, as well as throughout the state of Missouri. Award winning Fox and Pearl located in the historic Westside is one of those excellent barbecue spots, but only on one day a week-…
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CC’s City Broiler | A Columbia, Missouri Favorite
CC’s City Broiler is one of Columbia’s best restaurants, and has been a personal family favorite since they opened in the mid 1990’s. This fine restaurant has been awarded the ‘Best Steakhouse’ in Columbia, along with other honors for several years straight. The ambiance, attention to detail and fantastic service has always been top notch.…
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Stroud’s Oak Ridge Manor – A James Beard Award American Classic | Kansas City, MO
Stroud’s Oak Ridge Manor in Kansas City, Missouri is legendary, especially for one of America’s favorite dishes- fried chicken! Since 1933, Stroud’s has been serving up old fashioned pan fried chicken inside an expanded 1929 log cabin and farmhouse. Stroud’s has award winning status and was honored with the prestigious James Beard award as an…
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Browne’s Irish Market & Deli – Oldest Irish Business Outside of Ireland
Established in 1887, Browne’s Irish Market, a quaint neighborhood store inside a modest two story brick building in Kansas City, Missouri is celebrated as the oldest Irish business outside of Ireland. Now that is impressive! I have a love for Ireland, and have traveled through the Emerald Isle thrice (3x), and I also have a…
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J. Huston Tavern – Oldest Restaurant West of the Mississippi | Discovering Missouri
Located along the charming Main Street in the historical town of Arrow Rock, Missouri you will find the oldest continuously serving restaurant west of the Mississippi River. J Huston Tavern has been serving travelers since 1834, making it one of the oldest eating establishments in the United States. I have been lucky enough to dine…
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Frankie’s Tiki Room | Ultimate Tiki Experience in Las Vegas
I have lived in Las Vegas since 2010, and over time I have created a little mental list of my favorite drinking establishments in the city. One of those favorites is Frankie’s Tiki Room, and I recommend it to anyone who visits Vegas especially those who have a love for the tiki culture. It is…
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The Tonga Room & Hurricane Club | A Tiki Lounge Legend Since 1945
San Francisco, California- This was not my first tiki lounge experience, and if you know me personally or have read my blog then you know that I have a definite liking to them. There is a wacky kitschy-ness about these retro Polynesian style tiki bars that turn me up and on. All have their own…
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The Legendary Sip ‘N Dip Tiki Lounge | Great Falls, Montana
It is no secret that I have a slight weakness for the Polynesian kitschy-ness of a great tiki bar. It also should be no surprise that while traveling through Montana I took a slight detour, so I could have a traditional rum based tiki drink at the Sip ‘N Dip Lounge in Great Falls. Sip…
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Velveteen Rabbit | My Favorite Rabbit Hole in Las Vegas
Down the rabbit hole I have gone many times within this Las Vegas drinking establishment. The Velveteen Rabbit has been a favorite of mine for several years now, and is located in the trending Arts District. This swanky bar is a favorite amongst locals too, and for those tourists who were lucky to have found…
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English, Scottish, and Irish Full Breakfasts – Love a Good Fry-Up!
I honestly do not know what comes over me when I am in the United Kingdom or Ireland, I just cannot resist a good morning fry-up. If it is on the morning menu, I will order it. If there are options in a breakfast buffet to make one, I will build it. There is something…
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EDO Gastro Tapas & Wine | Tasteful Tapas in Las Vegas’s Chinatown
Las Vegas, NV– EDO Tapas is another of my favorites in Las Vegas. It is not located on The Strip, but is a swanky little Spanish wine restaurant in Chinatown. Many of my Vegas food friends and I have always raved about EDO, and I had also enjoyed their original food truck ‘Boqueria Street’. They…
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