When I was growing up, Sunday was the day when my father would spend the entire afternoon making the “Sunday Gravy.” On my parent’s way home from church, they would stop at the grocery store and pick up the ingredients for the sauce that simmered all day long and filled… Read More "“Butcher Block and Bleach” Or, “Hold the Wood, I’ll Take Dinner on a Plate.”"
Category: Ramblings
REVISITED: Max’s Grille, Boca Raton (Mizner Park)
I wrote about Max’s Grille at Mizner Park in Boca Raton previously and still stand by my comments that it’s a restaurant that serves up some solid, classic American comfort food. However, things may be slipping. I’m going to chalk this last visit up to a one-off experience and hope… Read More "REVISITED: Max’s Grille, Boca Raton (Mizner Park)"
Tucci’s Fire N Coal Pizza, Boca Raton
South Florida definitely has its share of pizza joints. Coal-fired, wood-fired, gas-fired, whatever-fired, there’s a place to find a pie cooked in an oven that matches your taste! Since moving here from the northeast more than a dozen years ago, I’ve struggled to find a pizza that rivals a slice… Read More "Tucci’s Fire N Coal Pizza, Boca Raton"
“A Frozen Holiday Wish” and Cinderella Castle Lighting at Magic Kingdom
The holidays have arrived at Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World in Orlando! From the moment you arrive, the sounds of the season greet you at the front of the park and the iconic Mickey Mouse garden in front of the train station is transformed into a sea of… Read More "“A Frozen Holiday Wish” and Cinderella Castle Lighting at Magic Kingdom"
Slate, Orlando (Dr. Phillips)
Slate on West Sand Lake Road in the Dr. Phillips section of Orlando is just a few doors down from one of our favorite spots in O-Town, Pharmacy. We’ve passed it several times and on a recent Saturday night, we decided to stop in. The restaurant bills itself as modern… Read More "Slate, Orlando (Dr. Phillips)"
Tokyo Dining at Disney’s Epcot, Orlando
When it comes to picking a place to eat at Walt Disney World in Orlando, you have plenty of choices! From African to Polynesian, quick service to sit down, nearly every cuisine is represented at the resort’s 140+ restaurants found in the theme parks, hotels and Disney Springs. The most… Read More "Tokyo Dining at Disney’s Epcot, Orlando"
Walt Disney World Resort During Hurricane Irma
All eyes were on Florida the past few days as Hurricane Irma did widespread damage throughout the state. We left our home in Delray Beach (south Florida), Wednesday evening and headed up to our apartment just outside the gates of Walt Disney World in Orlando. As the forecast continued to… Read More "Walt Disney World Resort During Hurricane Irma"
Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Orlando
When it comes to finding a “special occasion” restaurant, you can’t go wrong by looking for one that has received a Five Diamond rating from AAA. Yes, the American Automobile Association. In addition to providing road side assistance to motorists around the country, they also provide resources for travelers and… Read More "Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Orlando"
Highball & Harvest, Orlando
Pardon me for a brief moment as I mourn the loss of our favorite speakeasy over the weekend. Pharmacy in Orlando tucked quietly behind a nondescript elevator door, served up amazing food and drink that we’re already missing. I can still taste the pork chop. With the closure of our… Read More "Highball & Harvest, Orlando"
Bar Harbor at Cedar Point, Sandusky OH
Dining choices are pretty limited when you’re visiting Cedar Point, the Roller Coaster Capital of the World, in Sandusky, OH. While the park itself has plenty of spots to grab a bite to eat on the run, sit-down restaurants nearby are hard to find. The Hotel Breakers, on property, has… Read More "Bar Harbor at Cedar Point, Sandusky OH"