Because they visit the more popular areas, most first-time visitors skip the Asian side of Istanbul. That’s a shame, since it’s one of the best places to enjoy authentic Turkish food and drink. While the European side has the big tourist attractions, the Asian side offers a calmer pace, welcoming…
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Explore the best restaurants around the world with our blog posts. Get reviews, tips, and recommendations for unforgettable dining experiences. Savor diverse cuisines, enjoy unique atmospheres, and embark on culinary adventures with our expert guidance and detailed insights.
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Garbage Plate 101: How to Order Rochester’s Most Famous Dish
Quintessential greasy spoon experience in Rochester, New York Buffalo is famous for its wings. New Orleans offers the cherished po’ boys. Philly is synonymous with cheesesteaks. Baltimore is the go-to for crab cakes. Each city often has its own culinary claim to fame. Rochester, New York, joins the ranks with…
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Franklin BBQ in Austin Texas– I’m Here for the Brisket
There are tons of blogs that will tell you why Franklin’s is different from all the other Texas BBQs. I can tell you, I was not disappointed in the wait for the brisket at Franklin BBQ. I barely got back into the car before I broke off a piece of brisket and yes, it was delicious. It fell apart in my fingers. It was moist and seasoned just right. Who knows, I may even wait in line again, it was part of the experience.
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Free Meals on Veterans Day
Dorian sat down next to me st the bar at Hopdoddy’s in Round Rock and ordered a frito burger. Jonny leaned in to confess that that burger wasn’t on the menu anymore but she’d make it for him anyway. That made me smile. Veterans Day is really an opportunity to see how your local businesses appreciate the service of America’s true 1%— the military.
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Tomatillo Tex-Mex Grill: A Taste of Texas in the Heart of South Korea
Mexican food is a hit or miss proposition. It’s not like there is no market or appreciation for Mexican food, it’s that very few restaurants execute the fresh tomato, onion, cilantro, sour cream and the perfect balance of peppers in a way that it doesn’t become a ‘Korean imitation’ of what Mexican food should be.
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How to Enjoy Suseong Lake in Every Season
There are a lot of Things to do at Suseong Lake in Daegu, South Korea– cafes, food, bars, walking, and enjoying the reservoir on a duck boat.
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Asian Foods Adventure: Unveiling My Most Loved Dishes
I loved almost everything I ate while traveling, especially the street foods and most definitely the street food in Thailand and Cambodia– where we almost always pulled up a plastic chair to a plastic table just a few feet from the curb.
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The Best Brunch: La Mia Emily Hanok Cafe in Daegu
Brunch is served from 11-1 pm daily and cost 11,500 Won per person. Brunch includes eggs (cooked your way or scrambled with/ without bacon), hash browns, sausage and bacon, tossed salad, toast or bagel, fresh fruit and your choice of coffee or juice. Today we had sliced bananas and oranges. Merline enjoyed an Americano and I had a caramel macchiato under a blue sky and a comfy blanket.