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Travel Eats – Pastry shop that surprised and delighted.

Travel Eats – Pastry shop that surprised and delighted.

At the pastry shop, delicacy treats that are made from scratch never fail to surprise and delight. At the Broadmoor the display case showed the technical expertise of the pastry staff. all the delicacies are crafted with meticulous care. It is hard to choose just […]

Travel Eats – the Broadmoor’s French Onion Soup

Travel Eats – the Broadmoor’s French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup – is a staple of where i try the menu. According to my parents it is a classic. If one can do a good soup, the saucier and soup maker knows what they are doing. The tastes that i look for are […]

Travel Eats – Golden Bee

Travel Eats – Golden Bee

Travel eats lead us to Colorado Springs. The Golden Bee has ambience and charm of an Irish Snug with all the old world charm. The Golden Bee at the Broadmoor, Colorado Springs is a restored English Pub of the 19th century. “You can tell a […]

Travel Eats – City Park Tavern

Travel Eats – City Park Tavern

Favorite Breakfast place with a view. Currently a favorite breakfast eatery is the City Park Tavern and we ventured to the lunch menu. During the week of travel – the quest is for a really good Rueben sandwich. It is an adventure worth undertaking. Thick […]

Travel Eats – Jack Quinn

Travel Eats – Jack Quinn

Jack Quinn’s snug Irish pub in Colorado Springs evokes a sense of warmth and familiarity at the first visit. It is a haven inside a busy room away from a busy city. Warm lighting, good service, and a feeling of contentment. The decor echoes the […]

in search of

in search of

Searching for the “holy grail” in food items involves seeking the perfect combination of flavors, textures in experiencing a product. While it is ideal chocolate with chili, perfect cuppa’ coffee the quest for gastronomic satisfaction is driven by desire to find that elusive delight. Today […]

Travel Eats – Old Chicago Pizza on Friday

Travel Eats – Old Chicago Pizza on Friday

Exploring different cuisines during travel is a adventure. This Friday I am on the search for comfort and consistency. Having a familiar flavor and reliable dish when on the road. Savoring a well -done pizza brings satisfaction. Old Chicago’s Chicago 7 single serving adds consistent […]

Travel eats – Omaha Prime

Travel eats – Omaha Prime

Traveling in Omaha, one can find a variety of delights. I still look for the 3 main criteria: what’s on the plate, atmosphere in the restaurant and service. We tried the classic Steakhouse in Old Market arts district. Omaha Prime is an upscale dining experience […]

Shells & Sauce

Shells & Sauce

Shells and Sauce is a great find. It is an Italian Bistro around the nestled the neighborhood around the corner from the Denver Botanical Garden – in the heart of Congress Park. We had stopped in after the lights at the Botanical Garden. The Neighborhood […]

Hoppin John for NewYears Day

Hoppin John for NewYears Day

Hoppin’ Johns is a traditional Southern dish that Mama puts together on New Years Day. It is steeped in tradition. The black eye peas look forward, rice and pork symbolizing luck and prosperity for the coming year. additionally – the peas represent coins, rice prosperity. […]