The Barbeque of All Barbeques At BLT Steak
October 7, 2009 by Dexie Wharton
Filed under Recipes
I’m sure some of us are missing the summer barbeques. That grilled meat taste is really unforgettable for any foodies out there. Or just to anyone who loves summer barbecues. BLT Steak in West Hollywood knows the feeling which is why they are introducing Thursday Night Cookout on the Patio at BLT STEAK.
BLT Steak is calling this “The Barbeque of all Barbeque” in the middle of Fall and I’m guessing all the way through winter season.
For starters, people are led to the BLT Patio where you can grab two kinds of meat of your choice. Burger lovers could have the …read more
$19 Gourmet Lunch at Payard Pâtisserie, Las Vegas
September 5, 2009 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Home & Living
There may be no such thing as a FREE lunch, but smart travelers know that lunch time dining at that over-the-top-gourmet restaurant is generally a better value than dinnertime. If money is no option, go ahead and splurge! But if you’re watching your budget, but still want a fabulous experience, choose lunchtime for your main meal of the day and choose a wonderful restaurant.
Recognizing that not all traveler cannot afford dinnertime gourmet, restaurants are meeting the lunchtime dining needs of its patrons with creative menus and pricing, all the while still maintaining a very upscale experience.
In a city with …read more
Choosing a Restaurant in San Francisco
July 11, 2009 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Home & Living
Deciding where to eat when you’re on vacation can often be an exasperating experience. After spending hours going back and forth with “I don’t know, where do you want to go?” you may find yourself starving, frustrated, and ending up eating something that you really don’t want. Yeah, I’ve done that before!
San Francisco, a city full of great food options, wants to make the decision a little easier for you with its website Taste SF.
Organized into useful sections like Inspiring Views (great ideas for special occasions) and brunch, as well as by type of cuisine, price range, and neighborhood, …read more
Two Recommendations for a Visit to Oak Park, Illinois
July 1, 2009 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Home & Living
Today I have a guest post from Amanda, one half the blogging duo at Married with Miles.
Chances are, with the large corporations and the local convention business, if you travel for work, you will have opportunity to spend some time in Chicago. It’s also a great city to visit with your family.
We recommend a day trip to Chicago’s neighbor to the near west, Oak Park, Illinois. Many visitors find themselves in Oak Park to explore the Frank Lloyd Wright sites of his home and studio or Unity Temple. Each of these are early examples of Wright’s work, but essential for …read more
Eat Well on the Road with GoodFoodNearYou
March 17, 2009 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Home & Living
Traveling and eating well do not often go hand in hand. Business trips often require grabbing something quick at the airport or room service.
We know we should eat well and healthy, but we go back to that same old chain restaurant for the same old food because it’s simple and we don’t have to think about the decision.
A new site, GoodFoodNearYou, promises to do the research and deliver you information to make a healthy meal choice. You can search the database by airport, university or attraction, or dig a little deeper with the advanced search option. If you’re in the …read more
Stroll Down Lincoln Road in Miami Beach
March 14, 2009 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Home & Living
Miami Beach is known as much for the hip celebrities that visit as well as for the actual beach. But a trip to Miami probably will feature at least a stop off in the area.
There’s more to Miami Beach than just the beach!
Lincoln Road is a popular area of Miami Beach, and is a hip, creative, pedestrian-only shopping area that features specialty shops and restaurants tucked in between some of the large national retail chains stores. Although it likes to bill itself as more than just touristy, as I looked around I couldn’t identify anyone who wasn’t one.
You’ll find lots …read more
Spring Cleaning
Ok, quick like a bunny…it’s time to think about yourself, noone else just vous. Time for a little feng shui of the mind, soul and body. Here is my list of spring things you need to do: (If there are things you’d rather see on the list, please feel free to add!)
Go shopping
Watch Food Network for 12 hours straight
You must get a manicure
You really must get a pedicure
Change your hairstyle or find a new salon
Endure/enjoy a department store make-over
Learn how to cook something you’ve never cooked before; better yet, start a cooking club
Buy a really expensive bottle of wine
Go to …read more




