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There are times when you aim to see a local restaurant off the tourist trail. During our time staying in Aqaba, Jordan, we searched out and discovered the Al Mohandes Cafeteria. With the goal of testing out some great Jordanian hummus, we ended up enjoying an authentic local dinner in Aqaba. Read on to see how our experience was… Restaurant Review: Al Mohandes Cafeteria, Aqaba, Jordan While I don’t normally review independent… Read More

There are hundreds of restaurants in Las Vegas but there are only a few terrific breakfast restaurants that are located close to the Las Vegas strip. While there are ample buffets and other Starbucks coffee shop types restaurants, the Bouchon at the Venetian brings me back whenever I am through town. Read on to see why this restaurant is so special. . . Review: Bouchon at the Venetian, Las Vegas, Venetian Hotel… Read More

The British Chef Gordon Ramsey has developed a magnificent marketing empire of restaurants around the world. One of the latest additions to South Western United States are his franchises of Hell’s Kitchen restaurants. We would get the experience to try out the Hell’s Kitchen Las Vegas on our recent trip to town. How did the experience stand up to his brand ? Review: Gordon Ramsey’s Hell’s Kitchen Restaurant Las Vegas, Nevada, United… Read More

There is a lot of allure of the Joël Robuchon Las Vegas restaurant. It was created by one of the world’s most celebrated chefs that included earning 32 Michelin Stars and being awarded the “Chef of the Century”. However, what does it really cost to dine at Joël Robuchon restaurant? Read on to see our analysis and where Joël Robuchon compares to others in this elevated category. How Much Does It Actually… Read More

Joël Robuchon was one of the world’s most celebrated chefs. His legacy included earning 32 Michelin Stars and being awarded the “Chef of the Century”. With a collection of Joël Robuchon and his more contemporary L’Atelier du Joël Robuchon restaurants located around the western world, his dining experience was on my list of experiences to enjoy for quite some time. Read on to see how my experience was dining at his Joël… Read More

There is nothing like a scrumptious bowl of noodles wherever you travel. As a result of a lot of Pacific Rim influence in the Pacific Island of Hawaii, there is an excellent selection of Asian inspired dining within the corners of Waikiki Beach. The opportunity to enjoy hand cut udon noodles is a pretty special experience, no matter where you are in the world. Review: Marukame Udon – Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, United… Read More

Roy’s Waikiki Restaurant had always previously eluded me on my visits to Waikiki Beach. Roy’s has been an institution in Hawaii for number of years, outlasting many other restaurant competitor’s and upstart celebrity chefs that don’t have the longevity that Roy’s Waikiki has managed to ensure. My curiosity finally got the best of me as we indulged in a celebration “post pandemic restart of travel” dinner Review: Roy’s Waikiki Restaurant – Waikiki… Read More

As part of my journey, I visited Bills Sydney in Waikiki Beach for a celebratory dinner after completing the United Island Hopper. This review is especially poignant as Bills Restaurant did not survive the pandemic health restrictions and closed permanently in September 2020. If there is any silver lining to this story, is that Bills operates restaurants in Sydney, Australia, throughout Japan and in Seoul Korea. Perhaps this report will inspire you… Read More

Fine Dining isn’t normally expected in out of the place locations like on the island of Zanzibar, Tanzania. However, Emmerson Spice is making a solid effort at a really unique dining experience set in the heart of Stonetown, Zanzibar. We would set out to enjoy a five course tasting menu set among the rooftops of Stonetown at sunset. Review: Emerson Spice Rooftop Tea House Restaurant, Stonetown, Zanzibar, Tanzania. For this evening, we… Read More

Mexico City in Mexico has a wonderful selection of world class restaurants. The restaurant Quintonil has made it onto the San Pelligrino Top 50 Restaurants as one of the world’ best eating establishments. Unlike its competitor Pujol that offers a ten course onemakase taco tasting concept, Quintnil offers a more a la carte experience. Read on to see how our visit experience fared. Review: Quintonil Restaurant, Mexico City, Mexico. The dinner plans… Read More

Mexico City in Mexico has a wonderful selection of world class restaurants. The restaurant Pujol has made it onto the San Pelligrino Top 50 Restaurants as one of the world’ best eating establishments. Pujol offers a ten course onemakase taco tasting concept. Our visit to Pujol was indeed world class as the restaurant lived up to it’s excellent reputation. Review: Pujol Restaurant, Mexico City, Mexico. As many foodies are discovering, Mexico City… Read More

The City of Kelowna is fortunate to have several wonderful winery restaurants. It’s always been a great city to visit on a business or personal trip, thanks to the sheer amount of options in this developing Canadian City. Our visit would bring us to Home Block Restaurant, attached to the excellent Cedar Creek Winery in the Okanagan. We’d experience a great contemporary meal with a three course pairing that would highlight the… Read More