Tag: restaurants
-
Backstory Coffee in Minneapolis fuels my imagination
As I looked up the coffee shops I ought to try in Minneapolis, I came across Backstory. The name alone was reason enough to pique my curiosity. I decided to visit their location inside The Duffey. I got up to the front of the line and felt spoilt for choice with the baked goods on…
-
Fairgrounds Coffee in Minnesota is for the young at heart
When you walk into Fairground Coffee in Minneapolis, you will enter a fun, lighthearted theme coffee shop. After winding past the sitting area and into the line, you will notice small elements that are nods to carnivals. The swing set and décor is fun, but the shop doesn’t take theme into overdrive on the menu.…
-
These San Francisco coffee shops threw me for a loop
When I think coffee shop, I think of leisure. In my imagination, I am toting a book or a laptop so I can sit and savor the flavors and the experience. My San Francisco coffee experience was not that. It was in and out and keep it moving. I visited two shops on my stay…
-
Lets do a quick run down of a few of the restaurants I visited in San Francisco
Alright, on three we’re going to do a run through of some of the restaurants I visited while in San Francisco: Hinodeya I ordered the creamy vegan ramen. As the waiter walked away, I felt instant regret. “What even is creamy ramen? And how do you make it vegan?” However, when the food arrived, I…
-
Let’s eat at the Equinox Hotel
During my say at the Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards, I just had to let myself have the experience of ordering room service. I used the in-room iPad to place the order. The menu is expansive. It includes health forward fare and options for when you are feeling more indulgent. I, myself, have committed myself to…
-
More restaurants to consider for your Asheville vacation
Let’s just jump right in and extend your list of restaurants to consider for the next time you might be Asheville, North Carolina. Early Girl Eatery– This spot offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We went for a Sunday brunch. I ordered the biscuit French toast. I was told that is the item they are most…
-
OWL Bakery in Asheville- A petite review
If you are planning a stop in Asheville North Carolina, you likely got a host of recommendations for breweries. Presumably you don’t need another one to add to your itinerary. How about you give a bakery a try: OWL Bakery. We stopped by their West Asheville location early Saturday morning. We were lucky to do…
-
If I can make one recommendation for where you should eat in Monterrey: Metapatio
Imagine you’ve got me at the end of the game show with a million dollars on the line with the question of where should someone go to eat in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. My answer for that is Metapatio. And that would definitely be the right answer to win me the game. Maybe that is…
-
How is the food at the Lotte New York Palace hotel?
While I stayed at the Lotte New York Palace in New York, I took full advantage of the daily breakfast credit I received thanks to the American Express Hotel Collection. I considered having breakfast one day at the restaurant, but I didn’t want to go through the hassle of making a reservation, as that was…
-
Staying at the Langham Hotel Boston: Dining
The Langham Hotel in Boston has two restaurants and also offers in room dining. Do wanna know what they’re like? Perfect. Here is a quick little review of what I tried. First, breakfast at Grana I was dining alone, and the staff offered me a newspaper to read. I opted to read the Wall…
A Wren Says 