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My favorite places outside of Austin

 1. Kabuki Romanza Japanese Steakhouse

8130 I-40 W
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 353-4242

Categories: Japanese, Steakhouses

4.0 star rating
  7/17/2011

I was highly impressed when I walked through the doors of Kabuki Romanza.  It has a modern, inviting, fun feel to it.  

Kabuki is huge with a variety of dining areas.  One could take in the Texas heat on the beautiful outdoor area, be entertained by a…More »

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 2. Cochineal

107 W San Antonio St
Marfa, TX 79843
(432) 729-3300
5.0 star rating
  1/18/2011

Before starting the road trip to Marfa I reconciled that there will be no sushi in my diet for the next 4 days.
Then for dinner on our last night stay, we discovered the Uchi of Marfa. Beautiful modern decor, great service, lovely food, overall the…More »

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 3. Bult's Bakery & Cafe

128 S Main St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-6600

Category: Bakeries

5.0 star rating
  3/20/2011

Oh the childhood memories of sneaking off the bus a few stops before the middle school drop off and bolting off to Bult's. They serve locally made Sun Drop in the glass bottle (I promise it is better that way) and they have the best cream filled…More »

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 4. DiSotto Enoteca

200 E Chestnut St
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 482-8727

Categories: Wine Bars, Italian

Neighbourhoods: Near North Side, Streeterville

5.0 star rating
  6/13/2011

After a good fill of fun Chicago dive bars, I was ready for a nice glass of wine.  I did a Yelp search and Francesca's quickly pulled up.  We walked in, it was nice but the typical restaurant bar atmosphere.

I see a stairwell and inquire of  the…More »

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 5. Gordon's Wine Bar

47 Villiers Street
London WC2N 6NE
UK
+44 20 7930 1408

Categories: Wine Bars, Lounges

Neighbourhood: Strand

5.0 star rating
  6/6/2009

Wine, bread and brie with ambiance to boot. While visiting London I stopped by Gordon's one evening.  I wanted to check out the establishment that boasts "oldest wine bar in London".  The place was packed and there was no seating available (not…More »

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 6. Marfa Book Company

101 S Highland Ave
Marfa, TX 79843
(432) 729-3906
5.0 star rating
  1/22/2011

The cashier behind the desk at Marfa Book Co. is more than just an American Apparel clad hipster, he is also the owner.  He didn't seem to mind that every 2 minutes someone walked through his doors simply to ask for directions nor did he mind that…More »

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 7. Millennium Park

201 E Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60686
(312) 742-1168

Categories: Parks, Local Flavor, Venues & Event Spaces

Neighbourhood: The Loop

5.0 star rating
  5/31/2011

This park blew me away!  An impressive amphitheater, the mystifying bean, the water fountains with gigantic walls of interchanging faces, and a beautiful melting pot of people.

I enjoyed the Monday free concert series along with many others yesterday.…More »

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 8. McDonald Observatory

Hwy 118
Fort Davis, TX 79734
(432) 426-3640
4.0 star rating
  1/28/2011

Being a bit of a geology geek I loved the McDonald Observatory.  

McDonald Observatory is in the Davis Mountains just North of Marfa, TX.  They have several programs day and night offering a wonderful opportunity to view the stars and ask astronomers…More »

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 9. Pizzeria Due

619 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 943-2400

Categories: Pizza, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Near North Side

4.0 star rating
  6/8/2011

After 2 restaurant fails (one was closed & the other...drinks started at $9 for 3 ounces of champagne. NO thanks!) we decided on pizza.

There was a 30 minute wait, this could only be a good sign that this was the place to get some pie.  Be prepared…More »

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 10. Padre's

209 W El Paso St
Marfa, TX 79843
(432) 729-4425

Category: Bars

5.0 star rating
  1/21/2011

Seeking a quick bite to eat that was not super expensive in Marfa on a Sunday is not the easiest of tasks. We wondered into Padres big spacious bar to  find stools on the tables except for a few at the bar that were occupied. The owner exclaimed "we…More »

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 11. The Drawing Room

937 N Rush St
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 266-2694

Categories: American (New), Lounges

Neighbourhood: Near North Side

5.0 star rating
  6/5/2011

The Drawing Room was one of my favorite dining experiences in Chi town.

The Drinks: First off The Drawing Room boasts themselves to have Culinary mixology, treating their drinks as they do their cuisine. We tried the Nooner, very strong with an…More »

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 12. Quartino

626 N State St
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 698-5000

Categories: Tapas Bars, Italian, Pizza

Neighbourhood: Near North Side

5.0 star rating
  6/5/2011

A total win. We walked in for a glass of wine. Well, they don't "do" glasses of wine they do wine by the 1/4 liter, 1/2 liter, liter or bottle starting at $5! Believe me, these prices are unheard of in Chicago from what I saw the week I was there. I…More »

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Location

Austin, TX

Yelping Since

February 2009

Things I Love

happy hour, listening to live music, sushi & wine tastings

Find Me In

a sushi bar

My Hometown

Shawano, WI

When I'm Not Yelping...

doing yoga or barre, listening to live music, reading a book

Why You Should Read My Reviews

Because I have good taste in sushi, wine and love Austin TX

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The Last Great Book I Read

The Hunger Games

My First Concert

Fugazi or Violent Femmes (?)

My Favourite Movie

Breakfast at Tiffanys

My Last Meal On Earth

George roll from Uchiko, a bottle of wine and a cheese plate for dessert

Most Recent Discovery

Kome, Roll On Sushi Diner, Dancers Shape

Current Crush

George Roll (at Uchiko), I daydream about it