The Dushanbe Teahouse really is cool. It was shipped piece by piece from Tajikistan & rebuilt in downtown Boulder along a creek. It is ornate and beautiful. They have an incredible selection of teas from around the world and the have a wonderful mix of Indian and American food. The Cuban Sandwich was excellent. I will return again for a pot of tea and that sandwich!
Owen’s Fish Camp is a wonderful local joint in the very cute Historic Burns Ct. Neighborhood of Sarasota. Super casual with great seafood and an outdoor patio with live music at times. Such a fun place. Oysters were great. And if you like movies there is a great old school movie theater next door. The oysters were delish. Enjoy.
St. Armands Circle in Sarasota is super swanky and touristy. Usually not my scene. That said Shore is well worth heading in. They have this killer deck that overlooks The Circle and has a great vibe with tables and comfy couches. The food is basic and delicious. I get the local favorite every time. The grouper sandwich and the one pictured had a delicious twist. Creole Grilled Grouper Sandwich with Thai Slaw. Pretty great. It’s a must go.
Hillstone Santa Monica is good. I would go back for sure. I like the atmosphere and the service. Casual and a touch upscale. I guess Hillstone is a chain. 9 across the country but it’s solid. The Grilled Artichoke and California Burger were great. Next time I go I will get the Famous French Dip Au Jus. Looked Killer.
There is so many good sushi joints in L.A. and Wabi Sabi in Venice is one of them. Plus it’s on Abbot Kinney which is a fun street to stroll on. Lots going on. I could eat their hand rolls all day long.
Gjelina is a delicious farm to table joint. Whenever I am in West L.A. I go. It’s in the really cool Abbot Kinney Neighborhood of Venice. The menu is super diverse with lots of vege options and great pizzas too. Open from 8am-12am. Go!
An hour south of Tampa and 5 minutes from Sarasota, FL is Longboat Key. It’s about 7 miles long and a quarter mile wide at most. It’s a beautiful, quite little spot with amazing beaches. And on it is a wonderful little restaurant, Euphemia Haye. A delicious, upscale spot with that is known for it’s duck and caesar salad. Truly the best Caesar I have ever had. I like to go upstairs to the Haye Loft. There is a bar, live music, an appreviated, cheaper menu and they have their desert bar with about 10 homemade cakes and pies. I love the Keylime. Amazing. Love love love this place!
If you are in Colorado Springs then you really should eat at Four by Brother Luck. It is in the downtown area which has become fun and trendy. It has a good feel. Brother Luck is the Chef/Owner. He is a character. He was the winner of Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay and a finalist on Food Network’s Chopped & Bravo’s Top Chef. If you go you are sure to meet him as he makes the rounds. Great guy. The food is Southwestern from his roots in the Four Corners area which is where Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico border each other. I had the Skuna Bay Salmon with barley, kumquats, turnips & watercress. Delicious.
El Five is the newest restaurant from An Edible Beats Joint who also own Rootdown and Linger. All 3 of these joints are a few blocks from each other in the hip LoHi Neighborhood of Denver. And this place does not disappoint. Spanish & Eastern Mediterranean food, killer cocktails and it’s on the 5th (and top) floor with amazing views and outdoor bar. JUST GO!
Man Leaf is good. And the atmosphere is great too. This is a beautiful, delicious restaurant that happens to not serve meat. That’s all. These vegetarian entrees are tasty, filling and healthy. You won’t miss the meat. I promise. And if you do then hit up McDonalds later! But I don’t think you will. They are open for lunch and dinner and located on hip Pearl Street in downtown Boulder. I had the Huevos Rancheros with a side of Sauteed Kale. And if you are Vegan or Gluten Free they can take care of you. Love this place.
