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Best Montreal Steakhouse

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Every city center is bound to have a steakhouse that stands above the rest for exceptional signature cuts and you can’t talk about steakhouses in Montreal without including La Queue de Cheval. It’s one of the most prestigious fine dining spots in the city, featuring signature cuts of aged USDA prime steaks dried in-house along with other PRIME graded beef from parts…

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5 Best Honolulu Restaurants

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Honolulu is a melting pot of cultures and cuisines. From fish dishes to local fruits, Oahu has the raw components for scrumptious gastronomic pleasures. One way to get to know the area is by dining on an eclectic mix of foods in local Honolulu restaurants. From award-winning restaurants to American diners and 24-hour cafes, from Japanese food to French food, you can…

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Nick’s Cove – Where Every Little Detail Counts

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Lesley | 1 Comments

Even though Nick’s Cove, in Marshall, California, is just an hour away from San Francisco, it feels like another world. It’s a world where every little detail counts and you feel like you’re in a new relationship. The staff are thoughtful and go out of their way to make your stay special. From the welcome treat to breakfast in bed,…

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The corvette at Corvette Diner, San Diego

Corvette Diner is the Best Family Restaurant in San Diego

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Lesley | 21 Comments

Corvette Diner in San Diego sounds like a car lovers spot or maybe even a 50’s joint with a retro feel, but what I found there was so much more. We walked in to the restaurant and we’re greeted by 50’s waitresses in poodle skirts and bouffant hair-dos. Behind them, a shiny blue corvette and retro booths for dining. There was classic…

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Worth Every Calorie – Peppino’s in Aliso Viejo

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Lesley | 0 Comments

I love food. I love to eat. And pasta is definitely the way to my heart. That’s why I’m sitting at the gym typing this before I exercise for an hour. I need to counteract the extra calories somehow. When I first met Darren, he invited me to his house for dinner. With pasta and chicken on the menu, I was…

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The 5 Senses of Flavour – Dining at The Deck on Laguna Beach

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Lesley | 1 Comments

We’re influenced by our environment when we eat or drink. Like Pavlov’s dog, we pick up on cues and use them to infer what our experience will be – how tasty something is, how much we’ll like it. Don’t believe me? Think about the temperature in restaurants. When it’s colder, you eat more. Or when you smell popcorn, your mouth…

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Completely Bizarre & Utterly Delicious

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Lesley | 1 Comments

At our recent Zest dinner at San Juan Water & Beach Club, we had something completely bizarre yet utterly delicious. Popcorn Soup is actual popcorn in soup with truffle-butter and rosemary essence. When Chef suggested it, I was hesitant but the cool creamy top and the warm soup bottom came together like a watching a snowy, winter storm from the…

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Did You Ever Think You’d Hear “Unlimited Lobster Night”?

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Lesley | 1 Comments

As an eastern Canadian, I would put my family to shame if I didn’t attend an unlimited lobster night. To be honest, I didn’t ever think I’d hear of unlimited lobster night; some things are just too good to be true. Yet every Wednesday night, Solana Restaurant at Marriott Grand Cayman offers an All You Can Eat Lobster Night! Their menu…

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Delicious Dining for Every Palate at The Sanctuary

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Lesley | 2 Comments

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Charleston, South Carolina features a bounty of regional delights and mouth-watering dining options for every palate. Wanting to experience the best of both worlds, we dined at The Ocean Room, the only steakhouse in the U.S. to earn both Forbes 4 Star and AAA 4 Diamond ratings, and Cherrywood BBQ & Ale House,…

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The True Taste of Italy in Myrtle Beach – Luigi’s Trattoria

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Darren | 1 Comments

Italian ranks among the top 3 favorite cuisines for Lesley and I. We both have our favorite dishes, sauces, and pastas. Sometimes, however, it’s hard to choose when a dinner menu offers so many delicious possibilities as was the case at Luigi’s Trattoria. With a prime location in the heart of Myrtle Beach, Luigi’s is a family-owned restaurant offering tasty food,…

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