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February 2014 | Hyde Park, New York

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April 3, 2025 | Denver, Colorado

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Oceana Restaurant | Palm Desert

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Tac/Quila | Palm Springs, California

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Ponzu Sushi | Palm Springs, California

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The Colony Club is located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs inside the Colony Palms Hotel, once a favorite destination for stars like Clark Gable and Humphrey Bogart. We had to wait about 20 minutes beyond our 8:30 ...

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If you're looking for exceptionally fresh, high-quality donuts, look no further than Tasty Donuts. Their classic raised donuts are soft and airy with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a shiny glaze. The cake donuts are de...

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Searching for a new brunch spot, we discovered Twisted Egg in Aurora. It's located on the first floor of a medical building/strip mall, making it easy to overlook while driving south on Parker Road near Cherry Creek Stat...

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Our dinner at John Henry's Café, a well-known hidden gem in Palm Springs, was a treat. Though \"well-known\" and \"hidden gem\" sound contradictory, the restaurant sits off the main tourist path behind the Sunrise Center str...

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Paul Bar/Food | Palm Springs, California

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After reading several positive reviews, we decided to visit on a snowy evening, looking forward to some spicy food and a margarita.

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A few days ago my friends Victor and Pilar invited me to a \"quick dinner\" in Green Valley Ranch; Victor had texted that they'd found a spot with great tacos. Tonight I met them at Nevería Un Limón and was surprised to le...

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Venice Ristorante | Denver, Colorado

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We enjoyed a fantastic dinner last night at Ash'kara in Denver's LoHi neighborhood. Ash’Kara has been named one of the Hottest Restaurants in Denver and described as “everything you want in a Mediterranean restaurant.”...

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If you're looking for a classic American meal served with a slice of Palm Springs history, Billy Reed's is the place.

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During our visit to Winter Park for the Uncorked Wine Festival, we discovered Wake N’ Bacon, an excellent breakfast spot that impressed us right away. After enjoying a fantastic meal on our first morning, we decided to r...

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Tabernash Tavern is situated in a renovated building from the turn of the last century in 'downtown' Tabernash, Colorado nestled between Granby and Fraser/Winter Park. Much of the original wood has been salvaged, creatin...

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As we stepped into the iconic Mission Inn in Riverside, we were struck by the sheer grandeur and rich history of this National Historic Landmark. The original structure, built in 1876 by Christopher Columbus Miller, was ...

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After being underwhelmed by some of our hotel meals and learning there were no exceptions to the no-shorts policy at the on-site steakhouse, we decided to take an Uber to the Sizzler on Waterman Ave in San Bernardino.

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This recipe is inspired by the delicious shrimp skewers I fondly remember from my time living in Puerto Vallarta. By dry-brining the shrimp with kosher salt and baking soda, you'll achieve a crispy exterior and a flavorf...

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Best Quality Daughter in the Pearl area of San Antonio is a keeper. This restaurant has been recognized as one of the top 10 places to try by USA Today in 2022, and it's easy to see why.

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When we first visited Palm Springs in 2012, Wang's in the Desert was in its heyday. The trendy and upscale Asian restaurant - with a gay-friendly twist - was generally our first dinner after arriving in town. And the leg...

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Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Palm Springs, Nina's is a cozy, locally-owned restaurant that serves up authentic Greek cuisine with a personal touch. With only 20 seats, this intimate eatery is a must...

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Every time we travel to Palm Springs with our friends from Canada we make it a point to have a night out at Thai Smile. It’s a tradition and this year was no exception.

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Colorful, different, occasionally divisive, and somehow better when they're all together.

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We stopped in for lunch at Ellyngton's at The Brown Palace and it's hard to find the right words to capture our reaction. Disappointed. Dismayed. Disheartened. The \"re-imagined\" space - sans the carpet, linen-covered ta...

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Dining at Luca is one of our go to places, so it was extra special to attend their unique Italian-Japanese fusion dinner last night, aptly named Italeshi, which translates to \"Italian food\" in Japanese. The culinary expe...

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