Family Restaurant Review: Stateline Brewery, South Lake Tahoe

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Whenever we travel as a family, my husband and I seek out local brewpubs. We gravitate toward microbrewery restaurants not only because we love to try local beers (and usually need one by dinnertime, after a day of sightseeing or adventuring with the kids), but … [Read more...]

Chasing down the Best Chile Relleno in Las Vegas

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About eight years ago, before my son was born and when my daughter was a toddler, my husband and I escaped to Las Vegas for a romantic weekend getaway. With no concrete plans in mind, we did a lot of exploring of the mega-resorts on the Strip and wandering into … [Read more...]

Top Family-Friendly Denver Downtown Restaurant: Wazee Supper Club

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I'll admit the name threw me off a little. I see the words "supper club," and I think swanky joint with dancing -- you know, a spot for adults only that might require my sporting something other than jeans. But the Wazee Supper Club, on the corner of Wazee and … [Read more...]

Top Ten Things to Do in Vail this Summer

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Yes, Vail, Colorado, is known for its champagne powder and stellar slopes in the winter months, but I think it's just divine in the summer -- when the blue-sky, temperate climate is ideal for outdoor fun. I've actually spent more time in Vail this summer than Aspen, … [Read more...]

Tucson’s New GOLD Restaurant at Westward Look Resort

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Pesto Crusted Beef Tenderloin Medallion paired with parsnip puree and roasted shallot, Triple Cream Brie Beignet served with grilled eggplant, roasted red pepper and flat bread, Lobster and Toasted Corn Risotto Cake with jicama slaw and smoked chile romolade...these … [Read more...]

Where to Eat a Great Fast Food Lunch in Hawaii

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Anybody who lives in a popular travel destination can tell you that there are always two sides to the place. People raise children in Los Angeles, people live out their lives in New Orleans and Santa Barbara. Hawaii is no different. And Maui, which has consistently … [Read more...]

Las Vegas Cheap Eats and Drinks

When I was a kid, long before my first trip to Las Vegas, I heard about the cheap buffets and 99-cent shrimp cocktail Vegas offered. But years later my first trip there was a sore disappointment. Not only did I lose a few bucks, but the buffets were pricey and … [Read more...]

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