Fine Dining in Phoenix, Arizona

Posted on September 24th, 2008 in Food & Dining, United States by Karen Ellis

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Southwestern cuisine comes to mind when thinking about Phoenix, Arizona. And, in fact, Phoenix does have some of the best southwestern and Mexican restaurants in all the country. However, the chefs in the southwest are a diverse bunch that specialize in Italian, French and seafood cuisine as well. Creative Commons License photo credit: BethinAZ

Family Restaurants in Anaheim

Posted on September 12th, 2008 in Food & Dining, United States by Karen Ellis

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If you visit the town where Disney Land is one of the biggest attraction, you are bound to find some great restaurants for kids. What’s surprising is how good the food is and how much adults enjoy a bit of fantasy as well. Whether you are on an adventure to visit Micky, Cinderella and Snow White or you live in the area and are out for a good meal and some family friendly entertainment, you’ll love our choices on our Best Family Restaurant in Anaheim review list.

Hot Restaurants in Miami

Posted on August 22nd, 2008 in Uncategorized by travelingmcmahans

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Close your eyes and think of Miami. What comes to mind? Beautiful beaches (and people)? Check. Tropical weather? Check. Vibrant nightlife? Check. Hot and happening restaurants? You’d better believe it. Check out a few of these picks among Miami’s hottest restaurants for your next trip.

Hot Restaurants in Las Vegas

Posted on August 13th, 2008 in Food & Dining by travelingmcmahans

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Long known more for cheap buffets piled high with mass-produced food-stuffs, Las Vegas has exploded into the cuisine scene in recent years with celebrity chef after celebrity chef opening posh restaurants. Though cheap buffets can still be found, today’s diners are more likely to dress up and step out for a dinner of haute cuisine from a famed chef. The Strip is jam-packed with big-name chefs, though you’re more likely to find the chef signing books than preparing your dinner. Still, a trip to Vegas can feel like a world tour of culinary hotspots in a week.

Hot Restaurants in Palm Beach

Posted on July 25th, 2008 in Food & Dining by kathrynv

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Palm Beach is an amazing barrier island destination in Florida that people visit primarily because they are interested in a terrific vacation on a beautiful beach. Those people who spend time in Palm Beach will find that there is actually a lot more to do here than just lounge around sunbathing (although there is ample opportunity to do that as well!) With all of the different activities that you’ll enjoy both in and out of the water, you are definitely going to work up an appetite. When you do, you’ll want to make sure that you take yourself out to some of the hottest restaurants in the area so that you can supplement your great vacation with a great dining experience.

Hot Restaurants in Los Angeles

Posted on June 20th, 2008 in Food & Dining by kathrynv


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A trip to Los Angeles will include many different experiences. It will include time spent enjoying the surf and sand at some of the most interesting beaches in Southern California. It will include shopping and celebrity sightings and nights out at comedy clubs or dance clubs. The specifics of what it will include will vary greatly from person to person since so many different interests can be explored in different parts of Los Angeles. But no matter what you’re doing during the bulk of your Los Angeles vacation, you’re going to need to stop and eat. Why just grab a quick bite when you’re spending time in a city that has some of the hottest restaurants in the entire nation? Make an experience out of it by choosing to dine at the trendiest places there are.

Barbecue Restaurants in St. Louis

Posted on May 7th, 2008 in Food & Dining by kathrynv


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St. Louis, Missouri is known for a few big things. It’s known for its arch which is called the Gateway to the West. It’s known for its zoo (which is the most-visited zoo in the entire country). And it’s known for its particular style of barbecued pork. This food has gotten so popular that people eat it all over the nation but the best place to go get it remains St. Louis itself.

Hot Restaurants in Seattle

Posted on May 5th, 2008 in Food & Dining by kathrynv


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Seattle is a city that will keep you busy if you let it. It’s got a thriving arts and entertainment scene. It has numerous historic and modern attractions. And there’s often an interesting annual event of some sort happening in the area. But you’re going to have to slow down at some point during your Seattle stay in order to eat. When you do, you might want to visit one of the hot restaurants available in this fast-paced destination city. With great choices in nearly every type of cuisine that you can imagine, there’s got to be a leading restaurant or two that will stand out on your list.

Sightseeing in Rome

Posted on April 28th, 2008 in Europe by kathrynv


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Taking a trip to Italy is an amazing experience. However, it can also be a frustrating trip to plan. That’s because there is such an immense number of things that you’ll want to see in Italy and you simply won’t want to seem them all. Many visitors opt to focus their sights on just one Italian city in order to be able to immerse themselves in their vacation without getting completely overwhelmed. For a great number of Italy’s visitors, the place of focus becomes Rome.

Top Restaurants in Reno

Posted on April 23rd, 2008 in Food & Dining by kathrynv


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Reno, Nevada isn’t nicknamed the world’s “biggest little city” for nothing. Known for the gaming entertainment of its casinos and its proximity to the outdoor adventures of nearby Lake Tahoe, Reno is a place where all different types of people may go for a good time. From the college-aged snowboarder who is too young to gamble to the elderly couple who have been vacationing in Reno every year for several decades, the city is a vacation spot for a truly diverse group. But there is one thing that all of Reno’s visitors have in common; they need to eat.

Hot Restaurants in New Orleans

Posted on April 18th, 2008 in Food & Dining by kathrynv


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There are a whole lot of reasons that you might be drawn to travel to New Orleans. The most well-known of these is, of course, the New Orleans nightlife scene – especially during Mardi Gras! But you may also go to New Orleans for reasons as diverse as business conferences, a desire to explore the rich history of the area or an urge to assist in rebuilding the city’s tourist economy after the disaster of Hurricane Katrina. You probably won’t go there specifically to sample the local dining opportunities. However, you have to eat when you’re on the go and you’ll quickly discover that New Orleans has a whole lot of hot restaurants to satiate that appetite of yours.

Hot Restaurants in Paris

Posted on April 14th, 2008 in Food & Dining by kathrynv


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Have you ever noticed that French women eat things that would destroy an American woman’s diet and yet never seem to gain a pound? It is said that the French are able to indulge in daily food delights because their great appreciation for their food overwhelms the weight gain and keeps it at bay. This probably isn’t true, of course. But what is true is that the French people are able to enjoy smaller meals because they use such rich ingredients that quality surpasses quantity in the French dish.

Hot Restaurants in Montreal

Posted on April 2nd, 2008 in Food & Dining by kathrynv


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You’re going to Montreal and you want to make sure that you eat at all of the best places. After all, you are going to be telling people about this trip for months to come and you want to be able to drop some names of the hottest restaurants that Montreal has in order to show off a little bit about the experience. Besides, all of the other sightseeing that you’re going to do in the area is going to make you hungry and these are the restaurants that offer the best food in the most enjoyable environment.