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Newport Beach Restaurant Week: The Best Picks From Morning to Night

Are you ready for Dine Newport Beach? The 14 year Dine Newport Beach event also known as Newport Beach Restaurant Week starts Monday, January 13, 2020. The two-week event highlights the best dining in Newport Beach, California. Options for brunch through dinner let you spend the day at 73 participating restaurants. Special prix-fixe (fixed price) …

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Sneaking in a Quick Bite at Aji Ramen and Sushi

I’m always a little leery eating at sushi restaurants outside of large metropolitan cities so I was pleasantly surprised by Aji Ramen and Sushi in Lynchburg, Virginia. This casual downtown eatery offers a selection of dishes from Japan, China, and Thailand. As much as I love ramen, I was curious if a small city in …

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Monster Shakes Palm Springs Best Cool Treats in the Desert

It’s no secret that I love dessert. During my recent trip to Palm Springs, I used Yelp to look for the best desserts and found Monster Shake Palm Springs. Monster Shake is right. These Instagram worthy shakes are no joke. Come between meals because these are belly-busting shakes. Stop by after you eat at Eight4Nine Restaurant and …

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Review: Is La Bastille Hyatt Ziva Cancun Worth It?

Is it worth eating at La Bastille at the Hyatt Ziva Cancun? Read my La Bastille review to learn everything you need to know about La Bastille at Hyatt Ziva Cancun. Bringing long pants on a Mexico summer vacation was not Jeff’s idea of relaxation. His travel attire is T-shirts, shorts, swim trunks, and flip-flops. …

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Edaleen Dairy 40 Flavors of Fun, Fresh Ice Cream

Long before there was Brangelina there was Edaleen. Although not Hollywood royalty, Edaleen Dairy’s ice cream has cultivated raving fans since 1982. Founded by Ed and Aileen Brandsma (Ed + Aileen = Edaleen), Edaleen Diary makes some of the best ice cream in the Pacific Northwest. Ice cream. Two words that instantly invoke pleasant memories. …

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Mr Lyons Steakhouse Review Modern Take on an Old Classic

There are so many great restaurants in downtown Palm Springs like Eight4Nine that fabulous places at the other end of the city like Mr. Lyons Steakhouse can get overlooked. Whether you come for a meal, partake in happy hour, or enjoy cocktails in their secret speakeasy, Seymour’s, a visit to Mr. Lyons is a must. …

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Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge Review Delicious Food in a Chic Setting

With so many restaurants in Palm Springs, it can be hard to decide where to eat. I’ll make it easy for you – have at least one meal at Eight4Nine. Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge features Modern American dishes in a casual chic, whimsical setting in the Uptown Design District. After a long day of shopping, …

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Joe’s Diner: Best Pancakes in Phoenix

Stop by Joe’s Dinner for the best pancakes in Phoenix. Or as the Fonz aka Henry Winkler calls them “pancakes from Heaven.” When traveling I seek the local spots for meals. Mom and pop shops are my favorite. Especially for breakfast. You gotta love a locally owned business who’s fighting the Titans with their $1 …

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VASO Rooftop Lounge: Come for the Views, Stay for the Food

Looking for a casual dinner, night out with friends or a spot for after work drinks? Check out VASO Rooftop Lounge. With endless views of the Scioto River and historic Dublin, you’ll come for the views and stay for the food. Disclosure: I was a guest of Diamond PR to cover the grand opening of …

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Affordable French Restaurant in Bellingham, WA

With over 100,000 acres of farmland, you can find a farm to table restaurant on every corner in Bellingham, Washington. But Eat Restaurant and Bar is the only farm to table restaurant with a French flair. Disclosure: As is common in the travel industry, my trip was provided for review purposes.  All opinions are 100% mine. …

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