Opart Thai House is an an affordable Thai restaurant located in the burgeoning South Loop Chicago neighborhood that is a notch above its peers.
The menu is quite extensive and includes all the usual suspects, including various noodle dishes (Pad Thai, Pad See-Ew), appetizers/soups (Chicken Satay, Tiger Cry, …

Today my mother and I went to eat at Ryan’s restaurant in Owensboro, KY. This is a Grill, Buffet, and Bakery restaurant and we have been there on several occassions. The location is great because you can get there by the by-pass that runs straight through our …

Ramen Ten claims to be the first Halal Japanese restaurant in Singapore. It’s quite a big deal since such restaurants add variety to the choices available for our Muslim friends. Ironically it was handled by a group of Filipino waiters and waitresses. We were nevertheless greeted warmly at the …

Tucked away in a corner lot in Bangor, Maine, one of the finest restaurants in the city waits for you to find it. Thistles is an incredibly unique and unexpected joy, so displaced from its surroundings it’s almost like stepping into another dimension once you go inside.
It is not …

While in London on business I decided to go to Frankie and Bennies in Ilford for my evening meal as the hotel I was staying didn’t really inspire any confidence in there ability to cook a meal of enable quality. The hotel I was staying at was about …

TNT is a new pizza shop on South Street in Holyoke, MA. I recently tried their pizza and grinders and have a mixed review.
I wanted to call my order in and bring it home to eat. Since I had never been there I did not have a menu. I …

Looking for a wonderful hidden gem of a restaurant in Springfield? The Pho Saigon is sure to please, even if you’re not familiar with Vietnamese food. Conveniently located at the “X”, there’s plenty of free parking on Dickinson Street.
The atmosphere brings you back to the peaceful Saigon …

Sushi King A Japanese restaurant that just opened in East Malaysia. It was a heavy rain yesterday night that my boyfriend and I decided to go to Sushi King in City Mall for our dinner. It was full when we arrived and we waited outside for people …

It’s name is deceiving and when it first hit the market, many Filipinos thought Yellow Cab was a foreign franchise. Turns out it was a group of young Pinoy foodies who decided to develop their own pizza after those they’ve tasted abroad.
With so many pizza parlors in the …

When I was down in London with Lyndsey and the kids we decided to go to TGI Fridays in Watford. The restaurant is located on the ST Albans Rd in Garston Watford. This was in an ideal location for us as it was on the way back …

Recently Lyndsey and I went down to Dorset to pick up her parents and on the way there we stopped of for a bite to eat at the Chiquito’s in Poole. The restaurant is located on the Tower Park development.
When we arrived it was around five o’clock on …

A few days ago we visited The Donut Hole, in Santa Rosa Beach for breakfast. As one of the few area restaurants that serve breakfast it is a popular choice for tourists and locals alike. In peak season and on weekends there is often a wait for …

Tasty China is a Chinese take-out joint. This is my favorite Chinese take-out place among all the many ones in our area that seem to have the same fare and the same unsavory taste. Have you ever noticed that most of these Chinese take-out look, feel, taste and offer …

“Good” Chinese food is tricky, unless you’re lucky to be well-versed enough in the cuisine to cook it the way you like it. Even if you are, sometimes getting restaurant Chinese is a necessity, or simply an enjoyable convenience.
In Belfast, Maine, the options are not many. One of the …

Decades ago, hunting lodges attracted the wealthiest gentlemen of society, appealing to the adventurous sensation of facing the wilds. The Birches in Rockwood, Maine, absolutely evokes that feeling of old wealth, which is a most peculiar thing to find in the northern woods of Maine. The lodge/restaurant itself feels …

I decided that I’d take a date to Chili’s near my area, its was a great decision. Upon entering the restaraunt, the positive and festive energy of the atmosphere allowed me to be able to relax with my girl and have a nice evening with great food. The service …

Don Pedros is located in a strip mall on Hwy 98 in Santa Rosa Beach. A local favorite, the restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. On my recent visit to Don Pedros for breakfast, I found the following: The dining area was clean, and …

While in Barcelona this summer we ate in the restaurant on the top floor of the department store, El Corte Ingles. This 9 floor department store is easy to find in the Placa de Catalunya, the main square in the centre of Barcelona. The department store itself is pretty …

Yesterday evening a co-worker and I went to the Market Street Grill at the Hilton in Reston, VA. OMG. This food was “Oh-my-God” good! It’s also OMG expensive for those on a moderate budget. But if you go on Thursday or Friday evenings between 5:00 …

We visited Greenville a few years ago on our honeymoon, and took the opportunity to eat at as many of the local establishments as possible. Despite our intention to eat at a different restaurant every day, there was one place we snuck back to multiple times. Where was it? …

I am a big proponent of local businesses, and All Saints Cafe is basically the definition of why local businesses are so great. Not only does the coffee shop on Railroad Avenue recycle money back into the community, but it offers a place for the community to meet.
It’s …

Gill’s Tavern has become my go-to restaurant in Tallahassee. Whenever my husband and I don’t know where to eat, we always end up at Gill’s.
The decor is friendly and homey and if you go there for dinner before 8, it’s almost never especially crowded or loud. The lighting …

It was my sister’s husband birthday. My sister is taking us to the new Carousel restaurant at Royal Plaza on Scotts hotel to celebrate. We were having the hi-tea buffet there.
This is one of the most popular restaurants in town. The restaurant used not to accept reservations for its …

The best Mexican restaurant that I have ever visited in San Antonio is Mama Margie’s. It is a low-priced establishment for family dining. Their drive-through outside could easily give the impression that customers will receive fast-food quality meals from this place. But Mama Margie’s offers home cooking.
Order meals (breakfast, …

It was labor day, and we hadn’t taken anything out for dinner, so we decided to take a drive and see what was open. On a whim, we decided on Fatz Cafe, a place we hadn’t yet been to, mostly because the named scared us!
Everytime we …

I ate the the Louisa Hunan’s Best in Louisa on Labor Day September 1,2008. I was seated promptly even though the restaurant was somewhat busy. I was immediately given water and a menu. I decided to order a Zombie and Orange Beef. The waiter who took my …

If you want to taste genuine Gujarati food in Bombay this is the place. I had been to this Restaurant a number of times to savor Gujarati Food. For the first timers, it is really an experience. You are served a large plate with number of spaces provided on …

This local donut shop has been around for decades and is currently owned by a Chinese family. I believe this family has owned the place for a very long time, but I’m really not positive. They’ve always been very friendly, with smiles on their faces.
There’s nothing fancy …

My husband and I went to Vegas last May 2007 to celebrate our 3rd year wedding anniversary. Aside from spending time playing slots, our plan includes a nice casual dinner someplace. We chose to spend the anniversary dinner at Rainforest Café, MGM Grand. Aside from the long waiting …

Logan’s Steakhouse is good any day of the week, but they offer a two-for-one special on Mondays and Tuesdays. My husband and I eat there often for many reasons.
Peanuts. If you like them, there they are. The last time we went there, the peanuts were a …

For those who love medieval themes, I would very much recommend the Medieval Times Dinner Tournament in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. My wife and I recently visited Myrtle Beach, and surprisingly our dinner at Medieval Times was the highlight of the entire trip.
Medieval Times is not cheap. …

Greenwich Delivery promises an on time guaranteed delivery service or your order is free, of course there is something to it that the company must be able to prove. Well we just had a delivery and we did complain not receiving our orders on time, as it was promised. …

I met up with friends today at Greenbelt 5, an upscale shopping mall in Makati, Philippines. It was lunchtime so we had to eat something. Finally, we chose this chic place called John and Yoko, calling themselves “Cosmopolitan Japanese”. That being said, you enter a Japanese restaurant that isn’t …

My whole family recently attended a 40th birthday party at an Indian restaurant in Sheffield, England, called 7 Spices. The building doesn’t look much from the outside and you’d easily miss it if you didn’t know exactly where it was. The entrance is at the top of a small …

I have been going to The Fire House Restraunt for over 14 years. Their atmosphere was always casual and confortable and their food was excellent. I was never too empressed by their staff tho. One night my husband ordered a steak dinner and I ordered a …

For years now my family has been going to Michael’s Kitchen for meals. Their meals have always been good, great prices and friendly service. I had a chance to talk to the owner awhile ago when I ordered carry out. He was as nice as could …

La Boite A Pizza is a pizza restaurant and delivery franchise. There’s one down on Miami Beach, which is the one I’ve ordered from. The pizza is very good and I like that the menu is pretty exotic. I’ve ordered everything from salmon and scallops to a duck pizza. …

Southern California has some of the best wineries on this side of the globe. I have had the opportunity to visit California and some of it’s best wineries numerous times. I would like to share my experiences with the viewers.
Bella Vista Vineyard & Winery is located on …

Truly an excellent place - food, service, and atmosphere. The owner/operator is an outgoing individual who makes sure that the food is prepared to your total satisfaction, and the service is always first class.
After-hour events (sit-down dinners or buffets) either afternoon or evenings can be arranged. …

I was trying to look for a place to eat when I was out last week with my 19-month old daughter at Causeway Point. She is a very picky eater so sometimes I just do not know what to feed here. She eats rice, so at first I thought …

Planet Smoothie is probably my favorite smoothie shop. I absolutely love smoothies, they are quite possibly my favorite snack. The planet smoothie that I go to is across the street from the place where I work out. That makes it very convenient for protein and supplement shakes.
I have …

Normally i would opt out of eating breakfast at restaurants since for some reason, i always leave those places hungry, but my friends convinced me to go out and have breakfast earlier this week. We all decided to go to an Ihop, close to where we work at. We …

As one of my favorite restaurants, Carrabba’s is one of the best places to eat for any fan of Italian food.
First, the service was great (at this particular location). They come to your table immediately with a smile and are very friendly people. The servers portray a sort …

Lyndsey and I used to go to Nando’s in Dudley for a diner on a Wednesday evening while Kurt went to visit his friends for a couple of hours. The Nando’s restaurant is located on the new retail and business development just opposite Dudley Zoo and Castle. …

The Laird and Dog has to be my favourite restaurant on the East Coast of Scotland. I think that anyone visiting this part of the country should pay it a visit.
It is not an especially posh restaurant, there is no real dress code to speak of, but the …

For many travelers, the goal of dining out in an unfamiliar town is to find the place where the locals treat themselves. Where small business owners meet, sons take their Moms, and jazzy first dates are held. The kind of place that isn’t a franchise, which usually means unless …

Okay, we had an hour to kill before our booking at the Sangam Balti curry house, the subject of a previous review by this writer.
The White Star is a large pub/restaurant located at the end of Kingsway near to Stoke-on-Trent town centre.
Now it’s called the White Star as it’s …

Out of the Pan restaurant is located on Raffles City Singapore. This restaurant has been our favorite when visiting Singapore. The main and only meal of the restaurant is crepes. To accompany the crepes, we can choose salad or a glass of juice. So crepes here in this restaurant …

This small restaurant owned by a local couple is by far one of the best restaurants south of Greenwwod,IN. It is known by many visitors and frequented by many locals who may just be there for a cup of coffee. However, as many people can attest too, they …

Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grille is a fun place to dine in St. Augustine, Florida. They say it’s haunted. I’ve never seen anything out of the ordinary in all the times I’ve been there, but the ghost story adds a little mystery to the place.
Harry’s is …