You know the feeling — when all you want is some Southern comfort, Cajun spice, barbecue, and good old fashioned home cooking. There’s very few places around that can give you that level of authenticity that is commonly found in the streets of NOLA. But, there is a place… Mara’s Homemade is tucked away in…
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Chops Grille – Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas
I was fortunate enough to go on a nice Southern Caribbean cruise this past spring break on Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas. After a couple of days, it was evident on the ship that the food in the main dining room was sub-par, especially in comparison to the main dining room food I have…
Commander’s Palace – New Orleans
Commander’s Palace is very famous in New Orleans, and is considered the premiere upscale dining experience. It is not located in the French Quarters — it was about a 15 minute taxi drive from our Hotel on Royal Street. The area around Commander’s Palace is a bit sketchy, but the restaurant itself has a colorfully…
Four Seasons – London
Our first night in London, we wanted a simple and satisfying meal, and our friend recommended a chinese restaurant on Queensway in London. Only a few short “tube” stops away and we were in London’s version of Chinatown, which is filled with many different restaurants (many of which, interesting enough, are Italian) and small souvenior…
R&G Lounge – San Francisco, CA
Right on the cusp of San Francisco’s incredible Chinatown is a small restaurant — one that looks unextraordinary on the outside, but has extraordinary food on the inside. R&G Lounge’s atmosphere is not anything to necessarily rave about, but to say that the restaurant is always packed at night is an understatement. The restaurant is…