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Smaller towns we really enjoyed were Ragusa Ibla and Noto.
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Nice review. Agree 100%. Steak frites was outstanding along with the tartare and several other small plates. Definitely going back for the whole fish. Adjacent table ordered it and it looked incredible.
Did a farmed gulf oyster tasting. Murder Point, Lady Nellie, and Brightside - couldn't pick a favorite, all tasty.
Wine list is really interesting- and manager/somm knows her stuff.
So small, almost don't want the word to get out.
Did a farmed gulf oyster tasting. Murder Point, Lady Nellie, and Brightside - couldn't pick a favorite, all tasty.
Wine list is really interesting- and manager/somm knows her stuff.
So small, almost don't want the word to get out.
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Interesting, I tried at work like I always have and it's not working. I go to my phone and it works. Wondering if my IT company is on to me.....
This. Same with me.
Hearing Turkey will be open at night with Hot Stuff food.
re: Taking the Train from DC to New York City
Posted by rsb831 on 9/10/26 at 10:31 am to danny d lsu
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about $100 cheaper
When you add in transportation to and from the airport vs Penn Station, it will be a good bit more than that. And total travel time will be quicker with airport security and time spent getting into city.
Haven't looked at specifics in a while, but Acela is at least 30 minutes faster, but you do pay for it.
re: Anyone been to Kennebunkport, ME. ?
Posted by rsb831 on 8/31/26 at 10:04 am to VandyBoysWhistler
Camden is also worth a stop.
re: First timer in New Orleans
Posted by rsb831 on 8/11/26 at 8:41 pm to hoopsgalore
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Revel Cafe & Bar
Chris McMillan is an encyclopedia of cocktail knowledge. You will learn something if he's behind the bar.
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it could save your life
This. A friend was just diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer the week before his 45th birthday.
Don't put it off. A day of discomfort is worth being there for you family.
Backed down on PreCheck.
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At this time, TSA PreCheck remains operational with no change for the traveling public. As staffing constraints arise, TSA will evaluate on a case by case basis and adjust operations accordingly.
The baked egg dish with boudin is delicious. I don't want to think about how many calories were in it. The cream gravy was very rich.
Owner is Mani Dawes who had Kenton's (Saba location) and several NYC places. Husband is partner/blender at Pinhook bourbon.
Owner is Mani Dawes who had Kenton's (Saba location) and several NYC places. Husband is partner/blender at Pinhook bourbon.
re: NO seafood rec
Posted by rsb831 on 1/12/26 at 2:14 pm to fightin tigers
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Have had alright meals at Restaurant Rebirth.
It's been a minute, but I have had some good meals there. It's under the radar - better than you would think a restaurant in that location would be. Unfortunately for the poster it is closed on Sundays.
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We’re going to stay one night in Solvang on our way to Robles from LA
If you want a splurge, take a look at the Inn at Mattei's Tavern in Los Olivos. About 10 minutes from Solvang.
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Love this aside paragraph from NYT Athletic column today
Posted by rsb831 on 12/3/25 at 9:42 am
(A side note here: Honestly, don’t we want more Lane Kiffins? You’re telling me you haven’t had an absolute blast watching all these schools lose their minds this year? It’s been fantastic! This madness is downright hypnotic. And that madness requires people like Kiffin, entertaining but fundamentally nihilist guys who are always looking for the next score and thrusting their perpetually smirking face into every camera within eyeshot, at the dead center of the sport. You really want coaches to just sit at the same job being stoic, competent and dull for two decades, grinding out eight-win seasons and giving canned answers to everything? You want this sport to be calmer? Really? Please. Real life has enough Kirk Ferentzes as is. Give me all the maniacs you’ve got. Honestly, I kind of want Lane Kiffin to take a new job every four years. We can make it our new Olympics. Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart can take over for Marty Smith.)
Lane Kiffen Did Not Diminish The College Playoff
Lane Kiffen Did Not Diminish The College Playoff
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Dickie Brennan's
Went several months ago and was expecting average, but was pleasantly surprised. Food was very good, service was outstanding.
It's been longer since I've been to Chophouse, but enjoyed it also. It is open on Mondays.
But for an anniversary dinner, I'd pick Herbsaint or La Petit Grocery.
NYT gives Emeril's 3 stars
Posted by rsb831 on 10/7/25 at 11:10 am
And designated it a "critics pick". Pretty much a rave review with some minor quibbles.
Here's a link that hopefully gets past paywall.
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Here's a link that hopefully gets past paywall.
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re: Best song under 2 minutes
Posted by rsb831 on 9/29/25 at 8:33 pm to DeltaTigerDelta
re: Hotel Alfonso XIII in Seville
Posted by rsb831 on 9/16/25 at 2:07 pm to Woodsmaster
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We are starting in Barcelona
Can also recommend the Mandarin Oriental in Barcelona.
re: Hotel Alfonso XIII in Seville
Posted by rsb831 on 9/16/25 at 2:02 pm to Woodsmaster
Stayed there in 2018. It is a great hotel, excellent location. Service level is top notch. Didn't hurt that we booked a regular king room through Virtuoso and were upgraded to corner Grand Suite. Largest hotel room I've ever stayed in. Probably 1200 square feet. Foyer, massive living room, 2 huge bathrooms, bedroom, walk in closets, ceilings were at least 12".
Breakfast spread was amazing. Housekeeping gave us new full size Acqua di Parma toiletries every day. Came home with over $300 worth of body wash, lotion, etc.
Friends booked same king room through Amex FHR and their "upgrade" was same room type but supposedly better view. I don't remember what there were, but the toiletries were not AdP. Friend's wife grumbled the rest of the trip.
Breakfast spread was amazing. Housekeeping gave us new full size Acqua di Parma toiletries every day. Came home with over $300 worth of body wash, lotion, etc.
Friends booked same king room through Amex FHR and their "upgrade" was same room type but supposedly better view. I don't remember what there were, but the toiletries were not AdP. Friend's wife grumbled the rest of the trip.
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