I was visiting Nashville again and I had a craving for hot chicken. I wanted to go to a place I had not tried before. Bolton’s popped up on my list. They have been cooking up their hot chicken since 1999. I went for the breast quarter plate. I went lite mild heat on the chicken because I was not sure of the intensity. I also got a choice of two sides, which they had tons to choose from. I went with the mac n’ cheese and the green beans. Both are the perfect pairing with hot chicken. The chicken…
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Avo is located upstairs from Dram Whiskey Bar that I have mentioned on Twitter before. I remember that my bartender at Dram said that Avo had a great Sunday brunch so I knew I had to try them out. Brunch would not be complete without a mimosa. Avo had an Italian mimosa on the menu that I had to try. This mimosa was sparkling wine with grapefruit juice, and an Aperol floater. It was not as sweet as a regular mimosa, the grapefruit juice made it tart, but it was good and a great way to start off brunch.…
Leave a CommentDriving through the Germantown neighborhood in Nashville, I would never have expected to see a cupcake shop intermingled with homes. It was later in the day so I was afraid they would not have any cupcakes left. Lucky for me they still had a few left. I patiently waited in line as I decided which cupcake to order. It smelled so good in the shop. The gentleman in front of me in line says he visits The Cupcake Collection all the time and gave me his top choices. They offer classic flavors as well as premium choices like coconut crème…
Leave a CommentOne of my favorite restaurants in Clearwater, Florida is Columbia Restaurant. They have multiple locations now but I have been visiting their Clearwater location for years. This Spanish-Cuban restaurant has been serving customers for over 100 years, and it is still family owned which is wonderful! They are rooted in family tradition and you can see that in the consistency of their famous dishes and drinks. One of the reasons I love their Clearwater location is I can sit outside on their deck that overlooks the bay. Watching the boats go by reminds me why Florida is a perfect…
Leave a CommentWhile in Everett, Washington, it was a must for me to enjoy a fresh seafood dinner. It was recommended that I check out Anthony’s Homeport that was in walking distance of my hotel. Anthony’s is located at the end of the pier at Everett Marina, not far from the Puget Sound Naval Complex. There are wonderful views of the water from both inside and outside of the restaurant. It is peach season in Washington and Anthony’s wants to make sure everyone knows. They hung banners up to grab your attention and had fancy peach dessert and drink menus…
1 CommentThroughout Tokyo I found that there are so many wonderful places to eat. I have already written about a few great experiences that were more sit down, fine dining style restaurants. What was just as delicious were the small local places that I found just walking around. Xvin – Shiodome There was a wonderful Chinese restaurant that was near my hotel. I love Chinese dim sum for breakfast and Xvin offered that. Plus the view out of their window was amazing. Sumidagawa Bar – Asakusa This was a neighborhood bar that I walked by after visiting the Sensoji…
Leave a CommentWhen you think of Rhode Island seafood is the first thing that comes to my mind. That is what I was planning on eating until I passed Murphy’s Pub. It was located pretty close to where I was staying. They have been around since 1929 so I knew I could not pass up an opportunity to try a little piece of history. They are a classic Irish pub with a beautiful wooden bar. They were pretty crowded when I arrived, but I was still able to get a seat at the bar. My timing was perfect because within…
Leave a CommentFor lunch in Japan there are so many different choices if you want sushi. I decided to try Hina Sushi that was inside a large shopping mall that I was visiting. While their menu was huge, I wanted to keep it simple for lunch. I simply ordered a sushi lunch platter. It was chef’s choice of an assortment of sushi and rolls. It was perfect because I got to try different fish I normally would not order. The rolls had salmon roe on them that added a unique flavor. I recommend exploring sushi by allowing the chef to…
Leave a CommentToraji is a Korean BBQ in the lively area of Tokyo called Shinjuku. The restaurant, with its modern décor, offered different meal options for large groups to an intimate dinner for two. What makes Korean BBQ so fun is that you actually get to cook the food yourself on hot coals in the center of the table. They have to pay attention or you can burn yourself. There was an assortment of meats that were chosen for the table. The shrimp and prawns were my favorite. Freshly grilled and dipped in their ginger sauce was the best. I also ventured…
1 CommentI experienced one of the most unique dinners while in Tokyo. It was recommended to me to try the Ninja restaurant because it is a really popular place. There are only around 22 tables so you need to make sure that you make a reservation in advance. The weekends are usually the hardest time to get a table, so if you can visit during the week that would be best. I was really excited for this dinner. It’s a multi course meal that I needed to place an order for when I made the reservation. Luckily the subway station was…
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