Enjoying the Sights and Flavors from around the USA and the world
Happy National Chili Dog Day! Enjoy! T
Leave a CommentLas Vegas always amazes me, not because of the glitz and glamour. What amazes me is how many celebrity chefs have restaurants up and down the strip. I was excited to try Border Grill, which is owned by Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger. These chefs have been on Food Network’s Too Hot Tamales and Bravo’s Top Chef Masters. Located inside Mandalay Bay, Border Grill is a modern take on Mexican food. I started off with one of my favorite cocktails. The Suprema Sangria was a blend of red wine, melon piloncillo, a splash of orange, lime, and pineapple…
Leave a CommentThe Aria hotel is home to the award winning Chef Masa Takagama’s upscale Japanese restaurant BarMasa. They receive fresh seafood straight from Japan daily. They are slightly more expensive than a typical sushi place, but their unique ingredients make it worth the additional money. The décor of the restaurant was a unique design. There are interesting lights dangling from the ceiling. I started with the miso soup. It had nice pieces of tofu along with Mitsuba, which is Japanese parsley. Instead of sliced mushrooms like other miso soups, they use Nameko, which are small mushrooms from Japan. I enjoyed these bite size…
Leave a CommentWhen working in Las Vegas during a convention I needed to have a quick lunch. However, I did not want typical fast food. Citizens inside of Mandalay Bay was the perfect solution. It was a quick sit down place that offered a variety of choices. The inside of the restaurant reminded me of a New York deli. Their menu offers an assortment of soups, salads, sandwiches, and burgers. I went for the chicken cobb salad. It was presented beautifully in the bowl. It was a rainbow of colors. The chicken they used was fresh and shredded. This was nice…
Leave a CommentLas Vegas has a plethora of things to do for everyone. Some people come to Vegas to check out the different shows. Other folks head to the casinos because they are feeling lucky. I come to Vegas excited to try some new restaurants. Since I have been to Vegas before, I knew that restaurants fill up quickly, therefore I prepared ahead of time and made my reservations before I left home. The choice I made for my first night was Lemongrass. It is a Thai restaurant that marries authentic dishes with a modern twist. Patrons are greeted by beautiful…
Leave a CommentOne of my favorite things to do on the weekend is have brunch. It is a great way to relax with family and friends plus enjoy some creative foods and cocktails. It was suggested that I try Kafe Kokopelli for brunch. They are located in a building that is over 100 years old. What I learned was the building was originally owned by Ford Motors to see their Model T. I thought it was amazing they were able to restore this location and repurpose it to something for the whole community. They have some pictures of the old building in…
Leave a CommentWell here I am again, writing about Rock N’ Fish for a third time. This is one of the best places I have been to in Manhattan Beach. Even with a third visit I enjoyed some new dishes plus my favorites. I started with my favorite appetizer – the coconut crusted Mahi sliders. The crunchy Mahi is covered with a mango slaw, avocado, and sweet chili aioli. The Mahi itself was flakey and fell apart as I took a bite. It did not have an overly coconut flavor. The sweetness came from the slaw. The sliders were just as good…
Leave a CommentThe 4th of July is a wonderful time to spend with friends and family. I hope everyone has a safe one! And to all the men and women serving overseas and cannot be home, we are praying for your safety and for a safe return home. Enjoy! T
Leave a CommentWinter haven is a small town in Central Florida. They have a cute little downtown area that is having a restaurant boom. Fire is one of those hot spots. They are pretty big inside. There is an area where bands play. They have an outside patio area, with a full bar. This is also where you can go with your dog. I was pretty hungry when I arrived because I had worked through lunch that day. I started off with the bacon wrapped scallops with an Asian slaw. The scallops were large in size and wrapped tightly with crunchy…
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