With great views overlooking the beach and water, Kennedy’s is the perfect spot to have lunch with family. Grab a refreshing cocktail and enjoy some fresh made rolls while you look over the menu. The Burrata is amazing. It comes with sun-dried tomatoes and truffle pesto. They serve crispy garlic parmesan crostini on the side. The burrata had a delicious creamy soft center. It was perfect to spread on the crostini or even the dinner rolls. The fried calamari is perfect to enjoy at a beach side restaurant. They were lightly breaded and served with marinara sauce on the side.…
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If you’re looking for a fun mob themed Italian restaurant with an old-school Las Vegas lounge singer, you have to check out Capo’s. The speakeasy style entrance to the restaurant is fun. You walk up to a red door, expecting someone to open it but then a door behind a phone booth opens up. When you walk into the restaurant, your eyes will need to adjust because it’s extremely dark. We were able to get a table up by the stage near the singer. He had a “Rat Pack” look to him and he sounded just like Frank Sinatra and…
Leave a CommentIf you’ve ever been to the upper Peninsula of Michigan, you may have heard of a dish called pasties. These are meat pie type items that were cooked for workers in the mines. The pastry dough was filled with steak, potatoes, rutabaga, and onions. It was an easy meal for the minors to take to work but the history of the pasty date back all the way to the 1200s in Cornwall, England. I was not expecting to find a restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona to have these pasties. But that is what I found with Cornish Pasty Co. I could…
Leave a CommentIf you’re looking for an Italian restaurant in Midtown Tampa, check out BellaBrava. Sitting at the bar is the perfect place to order cocktails and have fast service. We had an Old-Fashion and a Strawberry Balsamic Martini. The martini was sweet with a little sourness. It included vodka, strawberries, sweet balsamic, simple syrup, and lemon. They brought out homemade Focaccia bread. It was slightly dense but melted in my mouth once it was mixed with the creamy olive oil and roasted garlic. If you like gnocchi, then you must order the Stuffed Gnocchi al la Vodka. The gnocchi were like…
Leave a CommentIf you are in the Glendale Arizona area, you need to check out La Piazza Al Forno as soon as possible. After 18 years they will be closing their doors in July 2025. This restaurant was featured on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, which is why I went to check them out. They make all their pizzas in a woodfire oven, which is what makes their pizza so crispy. They have many pizza options to choose from, but we ordered the Italian Stallion. This handmade pizza was loaded with San Marzano tomatoes, homemade mozzarella cheese, sausage, pepperoni, prosciutto…
Leave a CommentDid you know that Tampa has a bakery that is over 100 years old? La Segunda Bakery has been baking fresh breads, pastries, and sandwiches for generations. Expect a line when you walk in. But don’t worry, you can make use of that wait by looking over their menu and gazing at all the beautiful desserts. There’s nowhere to sit so you’re getting your food to go. If you are like me, you will dig into your food as soon as you get in the car. Check them out if you’re in the area. www.lasegundabakery.com Enjoy! T
Leave a CommentIf you are in downtown Melbourne, Florida, and looking for a great Irish pub, head to Meg O’Malley’s. They offer all the traditional Irish dishes, plus a few extra if you’re there for St. Patrick’s Day. Start with their famous Irish Parliament Bean Soup. This homemade soup is the same recipe that is served in the Irish parliament, and they keep the price at $0.18. The soup is very savory and has a creamy texture. If you like cabbage, then definitely order the Cabbage Wraps. They take ground corned beef and wrap it in tender cabbage. It’s served with fresh…
Leave a CommentIf you were in the Tampa area and want a great place to go for brunch, then American Social is the place for you. It is right there on the water, the perfect place for fresh air and a cool breeze. Brunch calls for cocktails. This brunch we went for mimosas, cosmos, and martinis. We decided to get a few small dishes to share. The Soft Baked Pretzels were perfect. They were hot when they came out. They had a light salty taste on the outside. I love dipping them in beer cheese. They also served a honey mustard on…
Leave a CommentI never expected to find a central European restaurant in the middle of Boulder, Colorado. When I saw Bohemian Biergarten and took a look at their menu I knew I had to check them out. Their menu had foods from Germany, Poland, Austria, Czech Republic, and Hungary. The restaurant was a beautiful historic building with vaulted ceilings and brick walls. It really helped capture an old world feel. I had to order the Pierogies. I could not wait to try these homemade cheese and potato dumplings. I got them fried, but boiled is also an option. They were garnished with…
Leave a CommentWhile traveling around the US, it is easy to come across a variety of wineries, breweries and distilleries. I always enjoy visiting those places. But in Boulder, Colorado, I got very excited when we came across a Meadery. These are not common to find and as someone who loves mead getting to visit Redstone Meadery was a nice surprise It’s a small place, but they offer so many choices of meads that you can try and purchase. The Passionfruit Nectar was one of my favorites. It had a tropical sweet flavor that became tart as I continue to drink, then…
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