A trip along the Oregon Coast is not complete without a stop at Depoe Bay and eating at Gracie’s Sea Hag restaurant right on the Pacific coast. Gracie’s serves seafood fresh from the ocean and other tasty treats. Depoe Bay is famous for having the world’s smallest navigable harbor and for whale-watching. Whales can often …
Its claim to fame is being the restaurant in the 1963 [amazon_textlink asin=’B00BWJQEC6′ text=’Alfred Hitchcock’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’bd3b6d81-ba18-11e8-8522-1913fb89469c’] thriller [amazon_textlink asin=’B000I8H7RI’ text=’The Birds’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’b5ac0112-ba18-11e8-a62f-c3677050ad0f’]. That building is long gone, but the name remains – The Tides – as does an interesting display on the wall, complete with photos, newspaper articles and …
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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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I was chatting with a local artist in a gallery on Duval Street when we realized it was time for lunch. I asked for a recommendation. “Where the locals eat,” I prompted. Blue Heaven was his pick. We were directed just a few blocks off the busy main drag of [amazon_textlink asin=’0147546745′ text=’Key West’ template=’ProductLink’ …
We were excited about visiting Ristorante Miky in lovely Monterosso, the northernmost of the 5 villages making up Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera. Rick Steves is quoted as saying that Ristorante Miky is, “Quite possibly the best cuisine in Monterosso.” Although I obviously have not been to all of the restaurants in Monterosso, I …
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On a trip to [amazon_textlink asin=’1786570173′ text=’Cozumel’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’f146f254-eb57-11e7-ba87-7bbfb6761683′], Mexico, I was privy to explore the island as a local would with a friend who lives there. Buccanos Grill & Beach Club is a beach club where a $15 admission price gets you into the private beachfront facility to enjoy water sports, a …
In a charming southeast Michigan town with a population of just over 5,000, you find a bustling restaurant that seats 150 people. The Common Grill is an upscale American Bistro with a seafood emphasis. Executive Chef and owner Craig Common is at the helm of this destination restaurant, where he flies in fresh seafood daily. …
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Irish Pub meets Seafood Restaurant. The Green Marlin is owner Lou Kohbauer’s vision brought to life. Location: 1475 US Highway 1, Vero Beach, Florida Menu: Green Marlin’s cuisine is reflective of Lou Kohbauer’s desire to be the place in Vero Beach for fresh seafood and Irish comfort food with a Florida twist. Mussels, Clams, Oysters, and Shrimp …
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Sitting at an outdoor table, with your shoes off, toes in the sand, sipping on a refreshing cocktail as you drink in the incredible sunset – does life get any better? On the Edge Bar & Grill is tucked back from A1A on South Hutchinson Island, and is one of the island’s top choices for …
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We asked shopkeepers, innkeepers, carriage drivers, and friends: “Where can we get the best and freshest seafood in Charleston?” Without exception, they all recommended Hank’s Seafood. Location: 10 Hayne Street, off of Meeting Street and at the corner of Church and Hayne, [amazon_textlink asin=’110187810X’ text=’Charleston’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’96a6924d-c01e-11e7-811f-4dd1f67f6f51′], South Carolina. Menu: If you search diligently, you …
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