I believe in the power of The Getaway: the power to restore, revive and re-awaken the senses and open the mind to new experiences. It does not have to be a faraway place or some hidden sanctuary, just somewhere different where you can sleep in a bed other than your own and eat food prepared... Continue Reading →
Fort Lauderdale Food Tours – Enjoy The Food, Sights And Sounds Of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Food Tours started to conduct tours in this area mainly because of an appetite and craving for fantastic dining experiences that echo the spirit and culture of Fort Lauderdale. Miss I. and I were intrigued enough to trek the distance to get there in order to learn and taste something new. The city... Continue Reading →
Anyone who knows me is aware of how much I like to visit restaurants just to try something new, something different from what I make at home. Sometimes I am awed and amazed by what I eat, other times I say to myself, “I can do better than this”, so much of it thanks to... Continue Reading →
A Little Lunch At Earls Kitchen + Bar
Earls Kitchen + Bar is part of restaurant group that started in 1982. They have 65 locations across the US and Canada. Earls works with local suppliers and producers where possible and offers a wide variety of menu items that include pastas, seafood, chicken, ribs and steaks as well as pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, a great... Continue Reading →
The chickens and I got together with Miss E. to sample the offerings of a Japanese restaurant that recently opened in Kendall. It was an entirely different and memorable experience. The décor was unique and very beautiful. We sat inside at one of the teppanyaki tables, which we shared with another family, unusual for us... Continue Reading →
Lunch At Taperia Raca – Spanish Tapas Bar In Miami (closed)
We were in the mood for tapas and visited this tiny taperia located off Biscayne Boulevard. Giorgio Rapicavoli's Taperia Raca, opened last February in the Miami Modern (MIMO) district and we had to give it a try. Tapas are a wide variety of appetizers or little snacks, in Spanish cuisine. They may be cold or... Continue Reading →
A South Beach Getaway
Our family likes to take little trips and stay in a hotel for one night, just to do something different and learn a little more about the city we live in. This time we stayed at The Bentley Hotel South Beach and we had a really good time. The hotel was right on Ocean Drive,... Continue Reading →
This site at the southern tip of Florida has been called 'a river of grass flowing imperceptibly from the hinterland into the sea'. The exceptional variety of its water habitats has made it a sanctuary for a large number of birds and reptiles, as well as for other threatened species. We went walking, taking pictures... Continue Reading →
The Fresh Market Close To My House
Fresh Market is not exactly an economical place to visit. I got a gift card for Mother's Day and it was time to indulge. A quick trip for veggies and flowers was enough to put a massive grin on my face.
