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The Strangest Dessert is in Texas

There are not many desserts that I won’t eat…and enjoy thoroughly. A tiny bit of something sweet is the perfect finale to every meal. I even keep semi-sweet chocolate baking chips in my freezer, for a quick fix. After having foie gras at Feast Restaurant  in San Antonio, Texas, we headed over to The Monterey for the Apple and Cheddar pop-tart. I originally wanted to indulge in the Chocolate & Gingerbread Ho-Ho, but they were eighty-sixed by the time we… Read More »

Nasty Hats and Crispy Gators at Dick’s Last Resort

I will admit that I am a snobby restaurant diner. Typically, cheesy gimmicks will not work for me. Neither does a $2.99 grand slam breakfast. And that’s why it is ironic that I ended up dining at Dick’s Last Resort in San Antonio, Texas. Truly the last resort. I was lured in by the offerings of eating crispy alligator and wearing nasty paper hats. We were greeted at the door by this sign. Perfect. The menu was housed in a… Read More »

Chicken Poop at Liberty Market Restaurant | Arizona

Let me start by saying that I did not eat Chicken Poop. So, if you clicked on this story thinking you were going to hear about there being bird crap as part of my food group, that is not the case. Though, you will have to read on to find out what the heck I am talking about. Tricky…ain’t I? In any city that I am in, I am on a never-ending hunt for free Wi-Fi. Yes, I certainly could find… Read More »

Lambs Brain & an Anniversary at Locanda

I originally wanted to spend our fourteenth wedding anniversary sipping champagne on the veranda of a cozy B&B overlooking the coast, but eating pigs brains in San Francisco was a close second. Though I was unaware of Locanda’s offal menu, I have to admit that my eyes sparkled as I read; pig’s head, tripe, oxtails or brain? It was a surprisingly tough choice. If you recall, last year on our anniversary Peter and I indulged in lambs tongue at Scopa.… Read More »