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Bourbon Street Pasta at Charbonos in Avon, Indiana

Charbonos: Italian-American Dining in Avon, Indiana

Charbonos, named for an uncommon grape found in Napa Valley, is an equally unique restaurant. The robust wine list isn’t surprising given the restaurant is named after a grape used for making wine. Location: Charbonos located at 128 North Avon Avenue, Suite 102, in Avon, Indiana. Menu: The menu at Charbonos is Italian American. You’ll […]

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Casual Dining, Recreation, Sustainability at Table 47, Gig Harbor, WA.

Looking for casual dining, fun recreation, and a beacon in sustainability? Head to Table 47 in Gig Harbor, Washington. Location: 5268 Point Fosdick Drive NW, Gig Harbor, Washington. Website here. Menu: The All Day Menu features a selection of casual meals. Go-to-snacks include nachos, hummus, chicken wings, and crispy Brussel sprouts. Burgers have a taste

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Jay’s on Third, ​Upscale Asian Fusion in Stone Harbor, New Jersey

Jay’s on Third is not your typical seaside restaurant. If you visit the New Jersey shore during the summer, you can find several places with seafood or pasta dishes. While the menus list decent options, typically, the creations lack originality. Now in its 11th year, Jay’s offers something else; seasonally inspired food that is not

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Black and Bleu steak salad at 42 Bar and Table at Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock, Arkansas.

42 Bar and Table, a Clinton Presidential Dining Experience in Little Rock

On a recent trip to Little Rock, I discovered that the William J. Clinton Presidential Library also had a restaurant, 42 Bar and Table, named after our 42nd President.  With expansive views of the Giant Pedestrian Bridge overlooking the Arkansas River, enjoy a delicious blend of local and internationally inspired cuisine with a southern touch

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Chicken and Dumplings at Tad’s in Troutdale, Oregon

Chicken and dumplings with fluffy pillows of giant dumplings crown a tureen of tender, savory poultry. If you want a meal like Grandma made in the 1940s, Tad’s Chicken ‘n Dumplins is an ideal stop on your trip to the Columbia River Gorge. Location: 1325 E. Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, Oregon. Tad’s is 20 miles east

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Manuel’s Bread Cafe: French Bistro in North Augusta, South Carolina

A French-born chef blends the best of Southern culinary specialties with his European training and background at Manuel’s Bread Cafe at the main crossroads of Hammonds Ferry, a planned development in North Augusta, South Carolina. Location: 505 Railroad Avenue #100, North Augusta, South Carolina Menu: With its location near the state line between Georgia and

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Wild Ginger Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar Thrives in Summerville, South Carolina

A friend living in Summerville, South Carolina, could not wait to introduce me to her favorite restaurant in the area. She raved that the menu was so varied that she could dine there repeatedly. I was intrigued by its name: Wild Ginger Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar. The thought of ‘Wild Ginger’ made me inhale

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Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park

Lunch at the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park

Visitors to Yellowstone National Park go to see the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser and to view wildlife in America’s first national park.  It is easy to work up an appetite after a morning hike and meditative, mesmerizing geyser watching experience.  Until I dined at the Old Faithful Inn, my perception of National Park eats was

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A Navajo Taco, the Cameron Trading Post Restaurant's #1 best seller. This shows a big disk of Indian Fry Bread topped with seasoned ground beef, chile beans, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, and mild green chiles.

A Little Bit Navajo, A Whole Lot Good: Cameron Trading Post Restaurant, Cameron, Arizona

For anyone exploring northern Arizona and heading to the Grand Canyon via the eastern entrance, there’s a stop along the way that should absolutely not be missed. The 100+-year-old Cameron Trading Post offers a welcome respite from the highway, a glimpse into Navajo life, and a great meal. At Cameron, you can shop, gas up,

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