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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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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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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