Smith offers a fine dining experience in a comfortable rustic atmosphere. The restaurant’s name, Smith, is a nod to blacksmiths, with an abundance of black metal in the industrial exposed ceiling, around the bar, in the dining chairs, and light fixtures. Location: Smith located inside the Inn at the Forks at 75 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg, …
The Knickerbocker: New Holland Brewing is a restaurant, brewery, and distillery all combined into one 40,000 square foot venue. A lot is going on here, appealing to all five senses: live music, games in the open-air courtyard, brewery, and distillery tours, shopping in the on-site store, and farm-to-fork food cooked in a wood-fired oven. Location: …
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In any city, there are our favorite restaurants. The ones we keep going back to until finally, we’re in a culinary rut. Blue Tractor BBQ and Brewery pulled me out of that rut with a new take on BBQ and beer. Location: Blue Tractor BBQ and Brewery located at 207 East Washington in Ann Arbor, …
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No matter the season, the Blue River Bistro is the perfect ending to a day on the mountain. The restaurant combines casual and sophistication to create an attractive atmosphere, where you’ll still feel at home in jeans. Location: Blue River Bistro located at 305 N. Main Street in Breckenridge, [amazon_textlink asin=’178657344X’ text=’Colorado’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ …
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“Eat Oysters, Get Lucky,” screams the multi-colored neon sign over the bar. Oceana Grill is located in a 200-year-old house and serves contemporary Louisiana fare with an emphasis on the bounty of the Gulf, including those oysters you’ll need to “get lucky” — fresh, chargrilled, or Rockefeller. Location: Oceana Grill located at 739 Conti Street …
Cosmos Restaurant is a combination of sci-fi and out of this world wood-fired pizza pie. Cosmos make their gourmet pizza in a wood-fired pizza oven that results in a thin and crispy crust. The charred and slightly smoky edges are brushed with olive oil when it comes out of the oven. The olive oil keeps …
Diamond Jim Brady’s Bistro Bar has been a [amazon_textlink asin=’1581571410′ text=’Detroit’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’69ad1384-39be-11e8-b6ae-e566c217fcbc’] area institution since 1954. James Buchanan Brady, aka [amazon_textlink asin=’0471391026′ text=’Diamond Jim Brady’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’7664ffdc-39be-11e8-aca0-356ffc2f084b’], made millions from selling railroad supplies, wore flashy jewelry, and ate twelve-course gourmet meals. His culinary prowess made him a well-known figure in …
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Cygnus27, named for the constellation, sent me over the moon with its Latin-inspired dishes. The panoramic night views make the city lights reminiscent of stars. A sprinkle of twinkling lights against a golden sheer fabric backdrop continues the celestial theme. Location: Cygnus27 located at 187 Monroe Avenue NW on the twenty-seventh floor, Tower Side, of …
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After dining at Gratzi, it seems to be the perfect name for this northern Italian restaurant. While I’m sure, the name is a nod in thanks from the restaurant to the diner, as the diner, the service, the food, and the ambiance are all reasons to be thankful for this experience. Location: Gratzi located at …
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Zaytoon (Arabic for olive) the Mediterranean, is a healthy alternative to fast food. As their tagline says, “Fast Food – Cooked Slow.” Their Mediterranean cuisine focuses on the [amazon_textlink asin=’1634505727′ text=’Middle East’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’777ec6c6-ff90-11e7-a72b-df03dec5c65c’] and [amazon_textlink asin=’1631213075′ text=’Greece’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’812b4718-ff90-11e7-8457-03530fdd299a’] with an American twist. The emphasis is scratch cooking from fresh …
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