Archive for the ‘Ind. Est.’ Category

Tat’s Delicatessen, Seattle, WA USA

I had landed in Seattle on a rainy day. It was switching between pouring out and downpouring out. The front desk at my hotel said this was common – and it seemed the locals agreed. I felt like a complete tourist walking around with an umbrella, while literally everyone around me seemed happy getting soaked. […]

Temptations Cafe, Brookline, MA USA

Temptations Café in Coolidge Corner has had a sign outside of their storefront for several weeks now, boasting about their “Coolidge Corner Club” Sandwich. It has an arrow pointing to the café, with the word “Clubhouse” highlighted. I was attracted to this sign like bees to honey… … and when we were done working out […]

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The Grove, San Francisco, CA USA

“What a neat area,” I remember thinking as I ventured from Japantown to where I was meeting a friend for lunch. The street was littered with little clothing stores and cafes offering selections from venues I was not accustomed to seeing . San Francisco is cool! We walked into The Grove, a popular spot that […]

Mirasol’s Café, Dartmouth, MA USA

“Eizeh Yom, what a GORGEOUS day!” I proudly exclaimed to Rachel on our Sunday morning walk to Starbucks. We both agreed today deserved the beach. And with that, Rachel and I were on a spontaneous trip to Horseneck Beach, just over an hour from Boston in Dartmouth Massachusetts. Rachel knew Dartmouth well, so I let […]

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Chatham Village Cafe, Chatham, MA USA

We were hungry after walking around the elbow of Chatham. My first time in Cape Cod, Chatham was one of those places I had heard wonderful things about. It seemed like paradise on The Cape… that was before I went, of course. “Tourist Central” probably would be a more accurate appellation. Yes, it was beautiful, […]

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Café Fleur De Lis, New Orleans, LA USA

“Thank god Josh sent me in the wrong direction,” I thought, clutching my new pair of shorts as I headed to the chosen brunch spot. Packing in haste had left me with only pants – not the best outerwear for Jazz Fest, and walking around New Orleans I was already sweating even before we made […]

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