Tony P’s is a great neighborhood bar in Denver, Colorado. You can sit at tables or at the bar. I love sitting at the bar and I got great service from the owner. There are some must tries if you visit. The garlic bread is freshly made breadsticks that are baked to perfection. They are topped with olive oil, garlic and Parmesan cheese. You can add mozzarella for extra, but it’s not necessary. They were delicious just on their own. Pan roasted meatballs we perfect. These homemade meatballs are tender and juicy. The flavor was amazing. You get four big…
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Whetstone Chocolates in Saint Augustine, Florida has been making chocolates for decades. When you walk in, there’s a display set up to look like the I Love Lucy candy wrapper episode. There is Whetstone history all along the walls from it’s start in 1967 as a home kitchen. Henry and Esther Whetstone started with 13 fudges and hand dipped chocolates. In 1991 Hershey asked them to make melt resistant chocolate for the military. The result was the Desert Bar used in Desert Storm. They also started producing Hershey kisses with almonds. In 1995 Nestlé asked them to make Nestlé’s…
Leave a CommentIf you’ve come to Montreal and want to try their famous dish called poutine then I have found the perfect restaurant. It’s called La Banquise. It’s a small place, so it fills up quickly. They have 31 types of poutines on their menu and this includes 2 vegan options. There are so many flavor profiles to choose from. It can be hard to narrow down, plus they have two sizes, regular and large. I recommend the regular size, it’s perfect for sharing. I ordered La Classique. This is the traditional style poutine with French fries, cheese curds, and brown gravy.…
Leave a CommentIf you are interested in heading to Disney Springs, go on an empty stomach because they have so many great restaurants to choose from. We went to Jaleo by Jose Andres, a Spanish restaurant that offers unique dishes from Spain. Ordering a pitcher of Sangria is a must. They have several options to select from, we just went with the traditional red. It had a hint of spice to it. All the dishes come out tapas style, so it’s easy to share around the table. The Croquetas de Pollo came out first. These had chicken that was puréed until creamy…
Leave a CommentIf you are looking for is a perfect place to watch football, soccer, or any other sport, then check out Fado Irish Pub in Atlanta, Georgia. It has a fun feel of a British/Irish pub inside. There were a few things on the menu that I was looking forward to trying. The first item out was the Cheese Dip and Wedges. This was creamy cheddar and pepper Jack cheese made into a dip with pico de gallo mixed throughout. They served Boxy Wedges on the side. I haven’t had these since I was in Ireland. Irish boxy wedges are made…
Leave a CommentIf you head down to Fremont Street in old Las Vegas, you’re going to come upon a really interesting restaurant called Evel Pie. This restaurant is themed for Evel Knievel. There are photos, bikes, and other memorabilia decorating the walls. You order at the counter and when your order is ready, they call your name. Simply go up to the counter and pick up your food. I ordered Grandma’s Meatballs. These are three large meatballs per order which is perfect for sharing. They’re served with Evel’s tomato sauce. The meatballs were tender with a lot of flavor. You can order…
Leave a CommentIf you want to have dinner at a popular restaurant on a Friday night, then The Keg is the place to be. Just make sure that you have a reservation to ensure you get a table. We had a nice table at the window. The table was more casual with comfortable leather seats that made it feel like a lounge. I started with a Sangria. They made it beautifully. It had bubbles from the Sprite they added. It had a great sweet and spicy flavor. We started with a few appetizers to share. The crispy cauliflower was the first thing…
Leave a CommentIf you are looking for something unique to do in Montreal, I would recommend you check out Aura. It is a spectacular light/music show that is preformed at the famous Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal. basiliquenotredame.ca/en/events/the-aura-experience When you walk through the doors of the Basilica, you will be walking into darkness which is a major contrast from the light outside. Once your eyes adjust, you will start to see the lights and candles that adorn the altar at the front, the ceiling, and the side displays. It is absolutely beautiful. It is awe-inspiring, especially when you remember you are in a…
Leave a CommentWhen visiting Montreal, I was able to visit a beautiful family Italina restaurant called Bravi with one of the owner’s cousins. Since we had a huge party, we had a preset menu, but almost everything on the regular menu came out. We did not go hungry tonight. When we walked into our private room, we were greeted with wine and Focaccia. It was absolutely delicious. Everything happened so fast when we arrived that I did not even get a chance to snap a photo. The wine was called Tullum. It was an amazing red wine. We ended up drinking may,…
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