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Travelers Culinary Adventure: Where Barbecue Meets Omaha: The Pit Lounge in Papillion

Travelers Culinary Adventure: Where Barbecue Meets Omaha: The Pit Lounge in Papillion

Todays taste for barbeque led me straight to smoke – and the pit lounge in Papillion – delivered in all the right ways. Todays taste led me straight to smoke – and the Pit Lounge in Papillion delivered in all the right ways. Another stop […]

Travelers Culinary Adventure; Papillion’s hidden gem; Caniglia’s A Mano

Travelers Culinary Adventure; Papillion’s hidden gem; Caniglia’s A Mano

A journey brought me to Papillion, Nebraska – a town where the pace slows and local flavors shine. tucked among the neighborhood streets is a spot well worth the stop: Canigilia’s a Mano. This unassuming local eatery delivers the kind of comfort and quality that […]

The Best Hot Dog in Denver

The Best Hot Dog in Denver

Some times the best meal isn’t found in a trendy restaurant – or tucked away eatery – its served in a paper tray, under stadium lights, with the crack of a bat in the background. For me, the best hot dog in the city (next […]

Travelers Culinary Adventure: A taste of glamor: Pinky Vanderpump, Las Vegas

Travelers Culinary Adventure: A taste of glamor: Pinky Vanderpump, Las Vegas

Sparkle and Spectacle of Las Vegas, where dining is as much about the atmosphere as it is the food. This time the venue is Pinky Vanderpump – a place that doesn’t just embrace drama, it choreographs it. Ordained in flamingo motifs, the room is dazzling […]

Remote Work, Real Talk: Trader Joe’s Tuna Wrap

Remote Work, Real Talk: Trader Joe’s Tuna Wrap

On the Move – where office is remote, the coffee is wherever one can find it, lunch is prepackaged, and the fridge is reusable Ice. Today’s on the road meal is Trader Joe’s Tuna Wrap with whole wheat tortilla, and while it may not make […]

Travelers Culinary Adventure: Ruben Returns Home: A Bite of Omaha Legend

Travelers Culinary Adventure: Ruben Returns Home: A Bite of Omaha Legend

Omaha, where local lore and good food often go hand in hand. According to urban myth (and quite a few proud locals), the Reuben sandwich was created in Omaha. While its origin story may be debated from New York to Nebraska, one thing is clear: […]

Travelers Culinary adventure: Pickled Deviled Eggs elevated: Breckenridge Brewery

Travelers Culinary adventure: Pickled Deviled Eggs elevated: Breckenridge Brewery

I recently stopped by Breckenridge Brewery, and while the peach ale is excellent, it is the pickled deviled eggs that truly stole the show.. As someone who’s long admired the James Beard take on pickled eggs, I wasn’t expecting to be surprised – but these […]

Travelers Culinary Adventure: Breakfast with a view: City Park Tavern

Travelers Culinary Adventure: Breakfast with a view: City Park Tavern

Mornings in Denver still surprise and delight – especially when they begin at City Park Tavern. Tucked into one of the city’s most scenic corners, this spot isn’t just a restaurant – it is the front row seat to Denver’s Money Shot View. The Breakfast […]

Travelers Culinary Adventure: When in Denver- a return to Acreage and Stem Cider: Lamb Burger Worth Remembering.

Travelers Culinary Adventure: When in Denver- a return to Acreage and Stem Cider: Lamb Burger Worth Remembering.

Familiar streets outside Denver Colorado, holds fresh flavors. While off the culinary trail for a brief stop in the city, I returned to an establishment I’ve grown fond of: Acreage. Acreage – Stem Cider quietly delivers bold, confident dishes. just a small bit of advice, […]

Travelers Culinary Adventure: Seared Salmon worth the detour : Papillion’s Pine and Black Bistro

Travelers Culinary Adventure: Seared Salmon worth the detour : Papillion’s Pine and Black Bistro

From the road – where unexpected turns lead to flavor. While traveling, I came across a dish well prepared. At Pine & Black, a modern bistro tucked into the city’s edge, the standout is the seared sockeye salmon with miso ginger glaze – a dish […]