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Tag Archives: Restaurants
Inns of Maine – Camden Harbour Inn
After an exhilarating afternoon of sailing on Penobscot Bay or a drive up US 1, this is the first sight that greets you as you pull up to the front of the inn you are spending the night at. Some … Continue reading
Posted in Camden, Dining, Fine Dining, Hotels, Inns/B & B's, Maine
Tagged B & B's, Camden, Hotel, Inns, Lobster, Maine, Restaurants
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Discover the Headwaters Cafe – Not Your Usual Convention Center Food
The Headwaters Cafe in Saint Paul RiverCentre seems to be a well kept secret from out-of-town visitors. It’s located on the lobby level tucked down a side hallway as you walk the skywalk/tunnel system that connects the St. Paul Hotel, the Intercontinental, … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, St. Paul Minnesota
Tagged Dining, Lunch, Minnesota, Restaurants, St Paul
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Lenten Dining Ideas – Fish & Chips
It is now the week before Easter and if like so many you are abstaining from meat for Lent, you may well be running out of interesting and delicious ideas of what non-meat meals to eat on Fridays. Raised Catholic, … Continue reading
M ST. Cafe – Eat Your Breakfast
(Fourth in a series about winter travel) We all know that old saying – Always start your day with a good breakfast. It’s especially important on cold winter days. The St. Paul Hotel has the M ST. Cafe (the M … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Dining, St. Paul Minnesota, Winter
Tagged Breakfast, brunch, Dining, Restaurants
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St Paul Grill – Not Your Average Hotel Restaurant
(Third in a series about winter travel) When traveling during the winter and the subzero temperatures outside happen to have you thinking “Baby, it’s really cold outside, but I’d like to enjoy a good meal.”, one hopes that the hotel you’re staying … Continue reading
Thank You, Tom Pritchard
On this national day set aside for giving thanks in our country, it is a sad day for foodies here in Tampa Bay. The Tampa Bay Times announced the loss of Tom Pritchard, one of the “most inventive and influential executive … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Florida, Tampa Bay Treasures
Tagged Dining, Gourmet Dining, Restaurants, Tampa Bay
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Azteca D’Oro
I eat Mexican whenever I can on solo dining trips as my husband doesn’t like this type of food. When I saw Azteca D’Oro on University Boulevard in Orlando near UCF, I knew I had to try it. The first … Continue reading
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Tagged Dining, Mexican Food, Orlando, Restaurants, UCF
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Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine
We have dined many times at the Winter Park location of Bosphorous and know well it’s reputation for delicious and authentic Turkish food. Didn’t know this location in the Dr. Phillips area existed but were delighted to stumble upon it one … Continue reading
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Tagged Dining, Grilled Food, Lamb, Mediterranean, Restaurants, Turkish Food
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The Holy Donut, Portland, Maine
Americans have a love affair with donuts. Me, not so much. They would have to be exceptionally delicious or unique for me to eat one. A case in point would be The Holy Donut in Portland. Numerous rave reviews and this … Continue reading
“I’d like to order the special, but please hold the side of children.”
Banning ill-mannered children from restaurants This morning, my local newspaper, the Tampa Bay Times, published an article touting yet another restaurant announcing a ban on kids. Surprisingly, this time it’s a pizza place. Being ‘a picky traveler”, I totally identified with … Continue reading →