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Tea Around Town (photo from topviewnycc.om)
New York Restaurant Reviews
Sora Vernikoff

Tea Around Town

The other day, I joined a group of friends to experience Tea Around Town. We met the Tea Around Town bus across the street from

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The Cutting Room banner. Photo credit: Sora Vernikoff
Cabaret
Sora Vernikoff

Boozy Brunch at the Cutting Room

Mark and Mathew know thousands of tunes and what’s performed works starts with requests paid for via Venmo. If someone in the audience doesn’t like the song they’re playing, they can outbid that song. whereas Mark and Mathew stop immediately and play the new request. If no one sends a paid request, Mark and Mathew play the Baby Shark Song until the audience is numb and desperate for something new.

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Hampton Junction Nonna’s Kitchen. Photo courtesy of Hampton Junction
Restaurant Reviews
Victoria L. Dammer

Hampton Junction Nonna’s Kitchen

Tonight’s special at Hampton Junction Nonna’s Kitchen was a roasted veal chop, perfectly prepared medium rare, accompanied by grilled asparagus and roasted potatoes. Exquisite is the word for this dish. Next, we consumed a personal pepperoni pizza with a light homemade crust and crispy. Then, right out of the pasta-making machine, the cheese ravioli were filled with a light-as-a-feather ricotta stuffing, ideally seasoned, and served in light oil and garlic with white wine reduction, garnished with broccoli rabe and sundried tomatoes.

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Nashville Trolley. Courtesy trolleytours.com
Restaurant Reviews
Sora Vernikoff

A Nashville Food Tour

We started the A Nashville Food Tour at the Far Better Distillery, a small distillery where the owner is passionate about “moonshine.” While I don’t generally keep moonshine at home, some readers may find its provenance and flavors fascinating.

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View from the water of Rumrunners in Cape Coral Courtesy Rumrunnersrestaurant.com
Dining
Elizabeth Ann Foster

Rumrunners

Rumrunners in Cape Coral fits the bill if you’re looking for harborside dining with outdoor seating options and a hearty seafood menu. They also host a wide selection of tropical drinks like their Mint Lemonade and Key Lime Colada.

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Bonefish Grill, Cape Coral FL. Photo credit: Elizabeth Ann Foster
Dining
Elizabeth Ann Foster

Bonefish Grill

Attentive and friendly serving staff brought fresh bread with olive oil and drinks almost immediately, seating was comfortable and quiet. Everything was cooked perfectly and delicious.

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Entrance to El Tropical. Photo: courtesy El Tropical
Florida Events
Elizabeth Ann Foster

El Tropical Cuban Restaurant

Cuban food is a marvelous benefit of visiting South Florida. We’ve been to a few Cuban restaurants and keep returning to El Tropical in Cape Coral. They serve fresh, delicious fare and offer a large variety of authentic recipes. The staff is friendly and attentive and the service is excellent. Seating is homey and comfortable and local patrons rave about the selections, including those with a Cuban heritage .

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Dining
Sora Vernikoff

Nellie’s Cafe in the Catskills

Between the approach of the Ides of March and St. Patrick’s Day, it seemed the perfect time to leave town. I signed up for a one-day bus trip to Nellie’s for an Irish Café country experience and an early St. Patrick’s day celebration.

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Entry to Los Cabos Cantina. Photo by Edward Kliszus
Florida Events
Edward A Kliszus

Los Cabos Cantina

Los Cabos Cantina delivered a Classic Taco with carnitas and beef with street corn, yellow rice, coleslaw, and seasonal vegetables.

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Pizza at Petralunga Restaurant, Miami FL. Photo: Petralunga.com
Florida Events
Sora Vernikoff

Petralunga

Petralunga is an Italian brand specializing in contemporary gourmet pizza, Mediterranean cuisine, and cocktails. Founded by Italian restaurateurs, this concept ultimately made its home in Miami. The goal of this restaurant is for a customer experience that combines pizza gourmet with mixology cocktails, a select wine list, and rocking the night away.

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