Bourbon Steak- Miami
I travel a great deal for business and attend many conferences. Recently I attended a small conference in Miami at the Turnberry Isle which pleasantly surprised me with its large comfortable rooms and pleasant Spanish colonial architecture. While at the conference I had a business dinner with a client to celebrate her Birthday at Bourbon Steak located right at the …
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Mama J’s Kitchen- Southern Cuisine-Richmond Virginia
I love exploring and finding new dining venues when I am traveling. I spend so much time on business travel that I adore finding local favorites which allows me to immerse myself in the local culture. On a recent brief trip to Richmond, Virginia I wanted to try some great southern cooking so I went to Mama J’s Kitchen in …
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NOBU Downtown- Financial District New York
I was in New York for a business event and a dear friend asked that I meet at NOBU Downtown for dinner. I was expecting a nice dining venue but what I encountered was a “WOW” moment when I entered NOBU downtown in the financial district. The landmark building at 195 Broadway is stunning. The main level holds the circular …
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SUNdeVICH- Global Sandwiches-Washington DC
I love local dining venues because they bring life to a neighborhood and revitalize the dining scene. Local entrepreneurs can sense what is missing in their neighborhoods and fill the void by catering to the local’s food needs and providing what people are demanding. SUNdeVICH opened in the Shaw area of Washington DC in an alley on 9th street between …
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HUMMINGBIRD- Local Dining Alexandria, Virginia
I had a great dinner at HUMMINGBIRD in Alexandria with Donna Lewis, proprietor of Yoga Sport and Donna Lewis Clothier in old town Alexandria. What I loved about my dinner besides catching up with Donna Lewis, my girlfriend from 6th grade, was her choice of HUMMINGBIRD for our dining venue. Located on the water in Old Town Alexandria, HUMMINGBIRD overlooks …
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Avenue 31- Modern dining Monte Carlo
On a recent business and cultural trip to Monte Carlo I dined at Avenue 31 located at 31 Avenue Princess Grace facing the water. Avenue 31 is located in a more residential area of Monte Carlo with upscale apartment buildings and stunning views of the sea. Avenue 31 is modern Mediterranean dining with a sleek and chic blue and beige …
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Crazy Fish- Monte Carlo
Anyone that knows me well knows that I adore seafood. Traveling for business a great deal, I have learned to eat healthy which helps me combat stress, fatigue and being out of my normal routine. The life of a road warrior is not easy. On a recent business trip to Monte Carlo I was invited to dinner at Crazy Fish, …
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Lela Rokh- Persian Cuisine Boston
The best part of business travel is getting the time to explore different areas of a city. On a recent trip to Boston I was able to go back to Beacon Hill which is one of my favorite parts of the city. This area of Boston is full of history. With quant streets lined by gorgeous trees and stunning architecture …
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Lobster Roll- My Boston Obsession
In my opinion, having gone to school in Boston. there is no better place to get a lobster roll than in Boston! A lobster roll is iconic with the city. What makes it so special is the tender lobster, especially during the summer months when the lobsters are caught in the cold waters. During my most recent business trip I …
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Mt. Ararat Bakery- Queens New York
What I adore about traveling is exploring and finding new places to eat. In my journeys I have come across the most delicious locally owned and family operated dining venues. Mt. Ararat bakery in Queens, close to La Guardia airport, is a gem! With an amazing selection of breads, pastries, cookies, ethnic Persian and Armenian groceries and mouth watering …
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