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Best 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’…

Best 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’…

Tis’ 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’…

Best 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’…

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’…

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’…

Guest Author: Mike Brcic

Mountain Biking in Guatemala

Two of the most beautiful places I have ever seen are in Guatemala, and both involve my favourite molecules hydrogen and oxygen (clue: in the right proportion, they make water). The first, Lake Atitlan, is relatively … More things you should do’…

Guest Author: Amy Sherman

Best Honolulu Restaurant

I’ve had a lot of great meals in Honolulu, but if I had to pick my favorite dinner so far, it would be the one I had at Town. Town is in Kaimuki, a funky … More things you should do’…

Guest Author: Jessica Flynn

Boise is blessed with many things. Fabulous outdoor recreation. A vibrant downtown. A growing and diverse cultural scene. Friendly engaging people. But I’m a foodie – and that means I focus frequently on the spots that serve up that delicious bite or cup of something fabulous.

Lately, … More things you should do’…

Guest Author: Julie Bonn Heath

Best Seafood Diner – Oregon

Cranky Sue’s in Cannon Beach, Oregon is a must-stop for anyone traveling along the Oregon Coast. Sue (who really isn’t very cranky at all) is a kick in the pants and whips up delightful, down-to-earth dishes for all tastes. … More things you should do’…