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Top 5 Restaurants in Boston
When you think of Boston you might say, “Sure it’s rich in history, but how’s the food?” The answer is a simple “wicked good!” The food scene in Boston goes well beyond cream pies, cod, and beans. Maybe it was Julia Child putting Boston chefs on the map or maybe it’s some of today’s hottest celebrity chefs putting their spin on Boston cuisine – we don’t know, but Boston is definitely a shining star in American cuisine.
Boston Chefs Make It a Gastronomic Hot Spot
L’Espalier
The name tells you that the cooking is French, but it doesn’t tell you delicious it is. From sole with black truffles to foie gras with quince, chef-owner Frank McClelland’s masterpieces are every bit as impeccable and elegant as the Victorian town house in which they are served. L’Espalier is known as one of Boston’s most romantic restaurants.
No. 9. Park
Located in Boston’s historic Beacon Hill neighborhood, No. 9 Park matches its cuisine to its tony surroundings. Chef Barbara Lynch’s menu includes pumpkin risotto with rare lamb and a memorably rich prune-stuffed gnocchi drizzled with bits of foie gras.
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History of Favorite American Restaurants
Many of our famous American restaurants were founded by individuals or married couples. We all know the Colonel Harland Sanders founded Kentucky Fried Chicken. He started serving meals from his gas station in Corbin, Kentucky. The Cheesecake Factory was founded by Oscar and Evelyn Overton. Evelyn Overton originally baked from her kitchen. Applebee’s was founded by Bill and T.J. Palmer. Their first restaurant opened in the 1980s. Red Lobster’s founder, Bill Darden opened his first restaurant at the age of 19. Incredible restaurateurs founded these famous and favorite American restaurants.
The History of Kentucky Fried Chicken
Colonel Harland Sanders founder Kentucky Fried Chicken. KFC is one of the largest restaurant businesses in the world. It is in more than eighty countries globally. In his forties Colonel Sander began cooking for travelers in his gas station. The gas station was located in Corbin, Kentucky. Instead of coming to his gas station for gas they started coming for Colonel Sanders cooked meals. Harland Sanders expanded his business across the street opening a restaurant that seated one-hundred and forty-two people. The colonel pressure cooked his chicken. When fresh chicken is pressed cooked it cooks faster. Sanders invented his secret eleven herbs and spices recipe to coat his chickens. His eleven herbs and spices are still used today in Kentucky Fried Chicken’s recipes. Because of his special cooking techniques Governor, Ruby Laffoon in 1935 made Harland Sanders a Kentucky Colonel. After 1952, Colonel goal was to make his company a franchise. He traveled miles by car to enfranchise his business. By 1964 Colonel Sanders had over 600 franchised outlets in the United States and Canada. In 1964, Colonel Sanders sold his interest in the United States companies for only $2 million. Colonel Sanders remained a spokesman for KFC® until 1976. In 1980 Colonel Harland Sanders died at the age of ninety. Read the rest of this entry »
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Hollywood’s Top 5 Restaurants: Where Glamour Meets Good Cooking
Hollywood’s long legacy of glitz, glamour, and demanding actresses means it’s always been at the forefront of the country’s culinary scene. You can visit the tiny café where Sophia Loren used to come for Italian home cooking or follow in the dining footsteps of more modern stars like Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon. Away from the surf-town atmosphere, Hollywood serves more formal diners looking for culinary treats. And, with a huge variety of ethnic food to match Los Angeles’ diverse population, Hollywood’s restaurants are some of the best in the country.
Hungry Cat
Hungry Cat serves up sassy cocktails and serious seafood. Hollywood regulars love to belly up to the bar and order off the restaurant’s raw menu, including oysters, crab, and shrimp (no cooking necessary). The Hungry Cat also specializes in unique cocktails and small-producer wines that pair well with prix fixe lunch and dinner options.
This airy, open space is a favorite brunch spot for folks returning from a morning at the Hollywood Farmer’s Market.
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Best places to order pizza!
Here is a vital question for the italian food
lovers. What is the best place to order a pizza and get it in time, whitout too much hassel ?
This is a question that has regional answers, because of local restaurants and pizza places. Each place has different delivery time and different receipts for the pizza and the sauces they serve it with. Some deliver the pizza with simple ketchup, to make this easier and faster, but probably sacrifice the taste of the pizza for it.
Some say that world wide best location for pizza is Pizza-Hut, others would nominate Papa John’s and Domino’s, but the question is : are these brands delivering the actual best pizza for you ? Personally, I do not like Pizza Hut and I definately do not order from Papa John`s ( and yes, they do deliver at home, if you are wondering ), but I do like a couple of restaurants that serve pizza also and just two pizza places that I totally adore for their “huge pizza`s”.
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Disney World Dining – Cinderella’s Royal Table
Being the entrance to Fantasyland, Cinderella’s Royal Table is definitely the center of attention, standing at an amazing 180 feet tall. You will definitely feel like royalty while enjoying your meal here because this dining location also offers characters. Cinderella and friends meet and greet with you as you dine in this elegant atmosphere.
This American dining location offers breakfast and lunch as a character dining experience. Dinner is less of a character dining experience. You don’t get to dine with Cinderella and her royal friends for dinner, you only see the Fairy God Mother and she’s not available for meet greet. However, Cinderella is available for you to see in the foyer just as you walk into the castle.
The Once Upon a Time Breakfast provides you with scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, Danish, fresh fruit, potato casserole and breakfast breads. You also have your choice of beverages like juice, coffee and milk. This breakfast will run you about $32.00 for ages 10 and up and $21.99 for ages 3-9. It might seem a bit steep, but you’re dining with Cinderella…it’s well worth it. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Top 10 Vegan Restaurants in Los Angeles
For the past your I’ve been compiling a list of vegan restaurants in the United States. These restaurants all look like fantastic places to eat, but what are the most popular? It’s not surprising that the heatly conscious Los Angeles area is a mecca for vegan dining, so let’s look at all LA has to offer a veggie gourmet!
The most popular vegan restaurants (based on online chatter) in the sunshiny Los Angeles area are:
10. Vegan Joint at 10438 National Boulevard
9. Vegan House at 2703 West Sunset Boulevard
8. Casa De Sousa at 634 North Main Street
7. Bulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen at 7168 Melrose Avenue
6. Vegan Glory at 8393 Beverly Boulevard
5. Real Food Daily at 414 N. La Cienega Blvd and 514 Santa Monica Boulevard in Santa Monica
4. California Vegan at 7300 W. Sunset Blvd and 12113 Santa Monica Boulevard
3. Truly Vegan Restaurant at 5907 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood
2. Green Leaves Vegan at 1769 Hillhurst Avenue
…and the most popular vegan restaurant in Los Angeles is…
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Celebrate Your Birthday at Some of the Best Party Spaces in the New York City
New York is one of the most exhilarating and enlivening cities in the world drawing 1000s of visitors every year from all parts of the world. The city has some of the world’s best hotels and restaurants that provide spectacular event space to celebrate a variety of events. Be it a small birthday party or a large corporate event, the New York City offers many options to host an event. The event spaces in NYC come in every size and price. These event spaces offer world class service and all the necessary amenities. Hosting an event at some of the popular event spaces in New York is sure to be remembered by all for a long time.
Some of the most popular party spaces to throw your birthday party in the New York City include: Brasserie 81/2, Pacha, Eden, Touch Event space, IST Party Group, the 230 5th Ave and the A60 (Thompson hotel).
Pacha: located adjacent to the River Hudson, Pacha is a 30k Square foot event space comprising of 4 levels each with unique décor and varied capabilities. The Main Room at Pasha can be used for any type of event and has the capability to house 1200 people. It has a fully service bar and a custom sound system. The other levels at the Pacha are equally used to throw some of the most unforgettable birthday parties. Read the rest of this entry »
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Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse
Located on the Bricktown Canal, Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse, Oklahoma City was established in 2000. The award winning restaurant is increasing in popularity especially as it is located by the canal and across the street from the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark. Thanks to the menu containing contemporary preparations by Daniel Nemec, Executive Chef and Juan Arias, Sous Chef, the excitement lives on among OKC residents and visitors, making this the first option that comes to mind when thinking of a casual dining experience.
Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse is known for its grain fed Mid-Western aged prime beef. But that’s not all you can expect from this steakhouse. Apart from daily specials there’s fresh seafood waiting for you, and an extensive wine collection of more than 150 selections featuring New and Old World wines offered according to their compatibility with the dishes ordered. The restaurant features a jazz bar and lounge with live music. You can sample the exclusive aromas and tastes of the delightful dishes in a great atmosphere that blends various elements to give the distinctive feel you’ll find only here. There’s also a wide range of Mickey Mantle memorabilia to check out. Read the rest of this entry »
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