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Pasta at Cosa Nostra Leesburg Virginia

Italian Brunch at Casa Nostra, Leesburg, Virginia

Always in search of new Italian eateries near us, we happened upon Casa Nostra in the small town of Leesburg, Virginia, where we were able to enjoy a fine dining experience with our children and grandchildren on a beautiful Saturday morning. Location:   2 W Market St, Leesburg, [amazon_textlink asin=’1581573715′ text=’Virginia’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’a8930e85-61d8-11e8-8e70-7fc2fe499d02′] …

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Visitors to Japan often have a list of foods they want to try during their travel in this culinary heaven. And while Sushi and Ramen often make the top of the list, Udon shouldn’t be forgotten.

Taniya Udon Restaurant in the Heart of Tokyo, Japan

Visitors to [amazon_textlink asin=’1465457194′ text=’Japan’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’043b3c2b-48a3-11e8-a922-dbf66c4e59fe’] often have a list of foods they want to try during their travel in this culinary heaven. And while [amazon_textlink asin=’1623155975′ text=’Sushi’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’1fbb5625-48a3-11e8-8798-c58347fe4f5e’] and Ramen often make the top of the list, [amazon_textlink asin=’1482357410′ text=’Udon’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’3cfc3288-48a3-11e8-966c-ed5d75498f4f’] shouldn’t be forgotten. These …

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From the moment you walk through the doors, Pistarro feels like a warm hug from your Italian Nonna.

Pistarro’s for Authentic Italian Food in Maryland

You walk into an Italian restaurant, hoping, for one delightful meal, to be transported to an overseas destination. Only, of course, to be disappointed by a typical serving of lackluster American Italian fare. Sound familiar? Fortunately, Pistarro is dishing up an authentic foodie solution to your problem. Location: Pistarro is located at 221 North East St., …

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How to Eat Guinea Pig at Pachapapa, Cusco, Peru

On my recent trip to Peru, I was determined to try cuy (guinea pig), a local delicacy.  But not just anywhere.  I wanted the best, so I went to Pachapapa – considered one of the finest restaurants in [amazon_textlink asin=’1628872462′ text=’Cusco’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’db91f78d-1ab1-11e8-97c4-55fa169e43fb’]. Location: Plazoleta de San Blas 120, Cusco, [amazon_textlink asin=’1743215576′ text=’Peru’ template=’ProductLink’ …

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Falafel & More at Rokka, Antalya, Turkey

Given Antalya’s proximity to [amazon_textlink asin=’184604488X’ text=’Syria’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’26061e96-efdf-11e7-84cf-d1c3e8d3eaf5′], I was surprised by the lack of falafel in the city. The one restaurant I could find serving falafel was Rokka, and that alone was the reason I ate here six times during my month in Antalya. Location: Haşimişcan Mahallesi, Recep Peker Cd., Antalya …

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F.L.X. Wienery in Dundee New York, A Roadside Stand Elevated

The F.L.X. Wienery is a casual wine country hang out nestled among the vineyards in Seneca Lake, New York. It is not your run of the mill roadside stop; it is a culinary adventure. The entire region abounds with handcrafted wine, beer, and cider establishments that have been popping up from Watkins Glen to Geneva. …

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High Tea at Joey Palm Springs

Palm Springs, is a desert city nestled against the San Jacinto Mountain Range. Its industry is tourism, with tourism comes restaurants and cafes ready to supply the city’s guest with sustenance, in some cases not just sustenance but a fresh experience from another culture. Joey, a small cafe in downtown [amazon_textlink asin=’1631213938′ text=’Palm Springs’ template=’ProductLink’ …

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