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Things You Should Do Suggestions for January, 2009

Ritz Carlton Dining Room – San Francisco

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The Ritz Carlton Dining Room – Ron Siegal is the chef and he was the only American to beat the Iron Chef in the original Japanese show.
This is mine and Brian’s personal favorite.

Recommended by my dear friend Melanie and her soon to be husband …

Here’s a sample … More things you should do’…

Capital Grille – Washington D.C.

capital-grille-washington-dc.jpgBest Steakhouse Washington DC

The impressive menu of nationally renowned dry aged steaks and the freshest of seafood at the Capital Grille will ignite your culinary imagination as our award-winning wine list of more than 5,000 bottles awakens your inner sommelier. … More things you should do’…

Blues Alley – Washington D.C.

blues-alley.jpgJazz Supper Club Washington DC

Founded in 1965, Blues Alley is the nation’s oldest continuing jazz supper club, having showcased internationally renowned concert hall artists such as Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, Grover Washington Jr., Ramsey Lewis, Charlie Byrd, Maynard Ferguson and … More things you should do’…

Allman’s Bar-B-Q – Fredericksburg, Virginia

allmans-bar-b-q-fredericksburg.jpgBest Bar-B-Q Virginia

Guest Author: Kelly Goodman

Barbecue comes in all shapes and sizes, and what exactly defines “barbecue” can quickly become a contentious debate. Depending on where you grew up, barbecue can range from pulled pork to beef brisket, and condiments add … More things you should do’…

Original Crab Shanty – Bronx, New York

original-crab-shanty-bronx.jpgBest Kept Restaurant Secret in the NYC Area

Guest Author: Elizabeth Smith

My favorite restaurant is The Original Crab Shanty, an Italian seafood restaurant on City Island in the Bronx. The atmosphere is casual, happy, and bustling. It can be very … More things you should do’…

Desert Botanical Gardens – Phoenix, Arizona

desert-botanical-garden-tucson-photo-by-brendabeckcom.jpgTis’ the Season of Art in the Park 
 
Guest Author – Brenda Beck

Each year the organizers from the Desert Botanical Gardens arrange for some spectacular exhibits in the gardens included Picass Ceramics, Gary Lee Price Sculptures  and the annual spring Butterfly exhibit This year proves no different. The … More things you should do’…

Joe Rombi’s – Pacific Grove, California

joe-rombis.jpgBest Italian Food Monterey

Guest Author: Romy Taormina

My favorite restaurant is Joe Rombi’s in Pacific Grove, CA

The staff is friendly, the environment colorful and upbeat, and the venue cozy so it’s never overcrowded. The food is outstanding. My favorites are Joe … More things you should do’…

Northstar Cafe – Columbus, Ohio

Best Coffee Columbus

Guest Author: Maureen Metcalf

One of my favorite restaurants in Columbus, Ohio is Northstar café. It was established in 2004 and reminds me of a busy coffee shop in New York or Washington DC. The urban ambiance and eclectic crowd along with carefully prepared food … More things you should do’…

Torrey Pines Golf Course – La Jolla, California

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Torrey Pines. The name itself stirs the imagination of golf enthusiasts all over the world. Situated atop cliffs towering above the Pacific Ocean in San Diego, California, golfers marvel at the views of … More things you should do’…

Ted’s Escondido – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Best Mexican Food Oklahoma

Guest Author: Cindy from Maternal Madness

Its true I may be biased, but I’m fairly sure Oklahoma has some of the best Mexican food in the nation. Ask anyone in the Oklahoma City metro area what the best Mexican food is and 9 times out of … More things you should do’…

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