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Close up of the grilled Harvest Moon sandwich made at Harper and Madison's Restaurant in Billings Montana.

Ingredients for Success at Harper and Madison, Billings, Montana

For owner Joanie Swords, love is the first ingredient. Joanie brought Harper and Madison to life in a former neighborhood market dating back to 1925. She also set out to perform an experiment. If the focus was on love – love of staff and patrons –  rather than money, would the restaurant succeed? Seven years later,

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Roast chicken at the Latin Pig in Plano Texas

Authentic Cuban Cuisine at The Latin Pig in Plano, Texas

Locally owned and operated by an enterprising mother-daughter twosome, Ana Castillo and Ana Castillo-Guerrero, I must say The Latin Pig Restaurant is about as close as you can get to experiencing Cuba in your own backyard. Ana’s mother is the main chef and serves up [amazon_textlink asin=’1250036089′ text=’Cuban recipes’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’e605f285-b451-11e8-8645-73283cbcba7d’] handed down

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Dead Fish Dungeness Crab review.

The Dead Fish: Elegant Surf and Turf on the Banks of the Napa River

Tucked away in Crockett, California, an hour outside of San Francisco where the San Pablo Bay meets the Napa River, lies a local favorite, The Dead Fish. Specializing in Pacific Coast Dungeness crab, The Dead Fish is an elegant Surf and Turf comfort food experience that draws you in with its charm and quality. It’s

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A quick ferry ride from either Seattle or Tacoma, the Hardware Store Restaurant has become a local favorite on Vashon Island.

The Hardware Store Restaurant: Great Food & Meeting Place on Vashon Island

A quick ferry ride from either Seattle or Tacoma, the Hardware Store Restaurant has become a local favorite on Vashon Island. The restaurant was created with a vision of providing great food and a community gathering place. Vision accomplished! Location:  17601 Vashon Highway SW, Vashon, Washington Menu: The Hardware Store Restaurant provides typical northwest fare for

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Terra American’s cuisine can be described as New American food and is prepared with ingredients and cooking styles from North, South, and Central America.

Terra American Bistro: New American Food in San Diego

Many may get turned off by the location of Terra American Bistro, but the neighborhood locals know it’s a gem in disguise.  It’s definitely a little obscure and not in a prominent area known for exceptionally great food, however, once you pass through the threshold, you are pleasantly surprised.  If you enjoy phenomenal, fresh, and

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