Appetizers and desserts are sometimes the best things on the menu, so it’s ironic how often they get passed by or overlooked in favor of main dishes. Luckily, summertime lends itself to lighter fare so you have the perfect excuse to eat nothing but starters and dessert!
That’s what we did during a recent visit [...]
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Mitsuwa Marketplace
We trekked out to Arlington Heights over the weekend to browse the aisles of Mitsuwa Marketplace and to grab a bit of lunch at the food court. Even though Mitsuwa is a Japanese chain, they have Korean and Chinese shops in their court yard as well as hamburgers and ice cream. Looking around [...]
Hawaiian Shave Ice
One of the first “lifestyle” press photos I saw after the election was of Obama downing a shave ice. So we made a point to try some while we were in Hawaii.
I thought it would taste like the snow cones I used to grind out of my Snoopy snow cone maker as a kid, but [...]
Ono Hawaiian Foods – A Plate Lunch
“I’m gonna to teach you how to eat,” our waitress announced, smacking a plastic plate down in front of me.
I inconspicuously wiped my hands on my jean shorts to keep from rubbing them together with glee.
I was about to taste an authentic plate lunch and have someone teach me all about it! But [...]
Will Travel for Food: Highlights from Austin and Favorites at Home
Eating the local fare is one the best parts of any trip. It gives you a true sense of the place you’re visiting.
So when Tammy and I both found ourselves in Austin for South by Southwest, it’s no surprise that we made it a point to hit the local restaurant scene while we were [...]
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