Zagat (Under)Rated Italian Food :: Maurizio’s, North End, Boston
There are over 80 Italian restaurants in Boston’s North End, mostly along Hanover, Prince and Salem Streets. So many choices, so little time. We strolled up and down the main…
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New France Festival and Lovely Auberges in “Ooh La La!” :: Quebec
One of my favorite places on the planet is the province of Quebec in Canada. No matter what the season, its beauty, hospitality, fine food and accommodations make for the…
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A Tale of Two Slices :: The Upper Crust & Pizzeria Regina, Boston
One is the new kid on the pizza block. The other is a world famous pizzeria with over 80 years of family history. The Upper Crust was launched in 2001…
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Charleston Grill, Charleston, S.C.:: Part 2 of 4
The New & Old South play nicely together at the recently renovated Charleston Grill, Charleston Place Hotel’s fine dining restaurant. Mom, sis and I were a little early for our…
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Lobsta? Pizza? Gelato? How About Soba Noodles? :: Wagamama, Boston
We’re in Boston to eat, eat, eat and walk, walk, walk. But the first night, we couldn’t help dining at the recently opened Wagamama in the Quincy Market, one block…
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Viceroy Santa Monica : Posh, Sexy and Star Studded
Like a lot of people, I often rely on the advice and suggestions of family and friends. So when Eric Lindsay of Los Angeles e-mailed me about his recent stay…
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Small Plates, Big Tastes :: Picco, Larkspur (SF Bay Area)
We met our friends Michael and Susan at Picco last weekend. This newish place is spacious, warm and friendly with a brick and wood setting. That alone would make you…
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Charleston, Citadel of the Lowcountry Culture and Cookery :: Part 1 of 4
I just returned from a very fun and VERY Fattening Girlfriend Getaway to the port city of Charleston , S.C., where we joined Southern Foodways Alliance on its annual field…
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Crowne Plaza Dublin-Airport :: A Welcome Respite
After nearly two weeks of driving and barging through Ireland, what a delight to spend our final night at a beautiful hotel less than two miles from Dublin International Airport….
