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Cooking, Food, Travel, United States

Santarpio’s Pizza in East Boston – Truly the Best in Town

I’m going to write this post in true Boston manner and focus only on what it’s about with no fluff.  If you want to read about the history of Santarpio’s Pizza in East Boston or the rival with Regina’s for best pizza in town, go find it elsewhere on the web.  If you want to read about the pizza, then keep reading, baby! I wasn’t planning to eat pizza on my overnight…

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Blogging, Charlotte, Eating, Food, Travel

My First Blog Date and Midwood Smokehouse

My blogging neighbors over at Dee’s Adventures and Looks Like LuLu have both been on blog dates, but to be honest, I thought that was weird.  A little background information here – my wife and I met and dated before online dating became as popular as it is now.  It is existed back then, but most of the people who used it reeked of desperation (I know I pissed off some friends…

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Charlotte, Eating, Food, Travel

A Charlotte Classic – McNinch House Restaurant

New to Charlotte and a little unsophisticated on the dining palette, I asked colleagues and friends where to go for our first anniversary dinner six years ago.  The unanimous answer was the McNinch House in Charlotte’s Historic Fourth Ward.  “Very romantic!”  Everyone raved.  “Perfect for a night out to celebrate your first year of marriage!”  I was intrigued.  “Tell me more?”  I asked.  I learned that the restaurant was located in a…

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Charlotte, Eating, Food, Travel

Ilios Noche Family and Friends Preview Night

From our very first visit, we thought that Ilios Noche was ill.  Not ill in a sick way, but ill in a Beastie Boy’s Ill Communication sic kinda way (that means good).  Many bloggers start out any restaurant, wine, beer, food, or product review with a disclaimer.  The product was sent to me as a free sample by the manufacturer…  The restaurant invited me to dinner to review their new menu… They…

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Eating, Food, Travel, United States

Casa Nueva – Ohio Local Mexican Fare

I am still in the formative stages of this blog and am not really sure of the exact direction I plan to take it.  One thing I do not want it to become is a restaurant review site.  However, sometimes I stumble upon a place that is so amazing that I have to write about it.  Casa Nueva, nestled of block of off Court Street in Athens, Ohio, is one of those…

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