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I have always wanted to eat a meal at Boma in the Animal Kingdom lodge. Every trip we plan on doing it, and every trip I get outvoted by my kids. In May, we were finally going to go there for...
I have always wanted to eat a meal at Boma in the Animal Kingdom lodge. Every trip we plan on doing it, and every trip I get outvoted by my kids. In May, we were finally going to go there for lunch, and when we arrived at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, we found it wasn’t open until dinner. We were hungry, and decided to go to Mara, the Animal Kingdom food court for lunch instead. I was very pleased to find that some of the African themed food items I wanted to try were available in the food court.
I had a wonderful bowl of soup, it was a slightly sweet butternut squash with curry and I was able to try the Zebra Domes, which the dessert the full service restaurant is known for. They also offered an African Stew that looked really good. They definitely have regular food court fare, but also offer a few of the more unusual items that you might expect in the African themed hotel. I’m still hoping to try the full service Boma on our next trip!
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Located in the renovated downtown area of Champaign (119 N. Walnut St.) is an interesting restaurant that is unique to the area. Radio Maria is in my opinion one of the best restaurants in all...
Located in the renovated downtown area of Champaign (119 N. Walnut St.) is an interesting restaurant that is unique to the area. Radio Maria is in my opinion one of the best restaurants in all of Champaign-Urbana. They have an extremely diverse menu that leans toward fusion cooking. The presentation alone is worth the visit. The décor is unusual; tabletops have collections of odds and ends under the glass. This is a great place for “date night”. I wouldn’t take young children here-they won’t like the menu. They do have some outdoor seating and are located in the part of Champaign that now has several nice restaurants and bars. We like to eat inside, and weather permitting have an after dinner drink outdoors and people watch, or listen to music at a nearby club.
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P. F. Changs serves wonderful Chinese food with a slight twist. I recommend starting with the Lettuce Chicken Wraps ($7.95). They are made with spiced chicken, water chestnuts, mushrooms and...
P. F. Changs serves wonderful Chinese food with a slight twist. I recommend starting with the Lettuce Chicken Wraps ($7.95). They are made with spiced chicken, water chestnuts, mushrooms and rice sticks. A platter of lettuce cups is served for wrapping and a delicious sauce is served on the side. The Crab Wontons ($6.95) are also an excellent choice of starter. They are crisp and full of real crabmeat. My husband is a fan of the Hot and Sour Soup ($2.95 cup) which is a spicy blend of bamboo shoots, bean curd and mushrooms in a light broth. Do not make the mistake of ordering the bowl of soup unless you plan to share with the entire table-it is very large.
We generally share one or two entrees depending on the number of people at the table. Portions are very large and they are served with a choice of white or brown rice. We love the Moo Goo Gai Pan ($11.95), a delicious combination of shrimp, chicken, mushrooms, snow peas and Chinese vegetables in a light white sauce. The Mo Shu Pork ($10.25) is also very flavorful. It is served with mandarin pancakes for wrapping and a hoisin sauce on the side. The Almond Cashew Chicken is also an excellent choice. Make sure you order the Chinese tea, it really compliments the meal.
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Flesor's Candy Kitchen is located in Tuscola, Illinois. It is a soda fountain and candy business that originally was opened by Gus Flesor in 1901 and was open until the 70's when the family decided...
Flesor's Candy Kitchen is located in Tuscola, Illinois. It is a soda fountain and candy business that originally was opened by Gus Flesor in 1901 and was open until the 70's when the family decided not to continue the business. Three years ago, Flesor's granddaughters Ann and Devon saw that the building was for sale, and they knew what they had to do. The rest is history. They were able to get most of the equipment and fixtures that had been stored in a warehouse. They use Gus' old recipes to hand-dip the chocolates, and still serve ice cream and Gusburgers. My husband and I went on a date here in the 70's, and on Sunday we were back. The chocolates are still perfection. My husband went to school with one of the Flesor sisters, and so we got a chance to actually watch the chocolates being hand-dipped in the immaculate kitchen. It is like a trip back in time! They will ship their candy, so I'll post the link. http://www.flesorscandy.com/
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I will start this article by saying that I have had some bad experiences at Ruby Tuesdays. When eating in the restaurant we have experienced poor service and cold food on more than one...
I will start this article by saying that I have had some bad experiences at Ruby Tuesdays. When eating in the restaurant we have experienced poor service and cold food on more than one occasion. After several such experiences we stopped dining there. On New Years Eve, we opted to take the risk and do a carry out order. We had been out of town all day, and we were very hungry. We didn’t feel like going out to a crowded restaurant to eat so we called in our order. We were pleasantly surprised. My daughter and I shared the Portobello Chicken, which had a whole split chicken breast topped with mushrooms, artichokes and a light white sauce. It was served with parmesan mashed potatoes and broccoli. My husband had a huge hamburger with bacon, cheese and barbeque sauce with french fries. Our order was packaged nicely so that the food did not all run together. It was ready on time, and was still hot when we got it home. I won’t say that this experience moves Ruby Tuesdays up to the top of my list of eateries, but it is no longer on the banned list!
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If you never intend to eat at one of the Margaritaville restaurants, you should still visit the website. If you click on the “Radio Margaritaville” icon you can enjoy the sounds of the café on...
If you never intend to eat at one of the Margaritaville restaurants, you should still visit the website. If you click on the “Radio Margaritaville” icon you can enjoy the sounds of the café on Windows Media while you browse. I have been to both the original Key West location, as well as the Orlando café. My husband is a huge Jimmy Buffet fan, and this is his favorite restaurant of all time.
The atmosphere is extremely casual. My husband being the traditional fan always has to have his “Cheeseburger in Paradise” ($8.95) and says it is the best burger in the country. I’m a bit more adventurous. I have tried the Caribbean Club made with chicken, bacon and avocado mayo ($7.95) or the fish of the day. When in Orlando, I love to get the “Cuban Meatloaf Survival” sandwich. It is homemade meatloaf pressed on Cuban bread with mustard and pickles. It is so much better than it sounds. You must treat yourself to a famous margarita ($6.25) because you know “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere.”
http://www.margaritaville.com/index.php
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We first tried Sticky Fingers BBQ in Charleston, SC. To be honest, we went there because we were hungry, and the other restaurants in the area all had a wait. We were pleasantly surprised. Sticky...
We first tried Sticky Fingers BBQ in Charleston, SC. To be honest, we went there because we were hungry, and the other restaurants in the area all had a wait. We were pleasantly surprised. Sticky Fingers has several locations in the south. They serve Memphis-style BBQ and ribs. There were several of us and we tried the pulled pork, the ribs and the chicken. All of our food was good; service was very friendly and fast. They actually ship their BBQ and sauce from the website. If you sign up for their mailings, they are really good about sending coupons via email. There is nothing fancy about Sticky Fingers, but if you are hungry for BBQ you can’t go wrong here. http://www.stickyfingersonline.com/
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Foodlife
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835 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60611
(312) 335-3663
In the words of foodlife; “Call it a restaurant, call it an eatery, just don’t call it a food court!” When we go shopping in Chicago, this is the place we go to grab a quick bite before heading...
In the words of foodlife; “Call it a restaurant, call it an eatery, just don’t call it a food court!” When we go shopping in Chicago, this is the place we go to grab a quick bite before heading home, or back to the hotel. Located in Water Tower Place Shopping Mall, this is an “eatery” unlike any other.
There are stations of various food types. They have names like; Comfort Food, Laser Noodles, Souplife (my favorite), Rotisserie, Eat Greens, Cooking Light, La Vida Mexico and about a dozen others. We find it very convenient because they give everyone in your group a card when you go in. You walk around and select food from any and all of the stations and they swipe the card. Everyone meets up at the checkout, hands in their cards and the cash register totals the entire groups food purchases. The food is much higher quality than the average food court, and yet much less expensive than the typical Chicago restaurant.
http://www.foodlifechicago.com/
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The Brown Derby at MGM studios continues the traditions and styles of the Hollywood days. I have only been for lunch-and I always get the same thing. The Cobb Salad was invented at the Original...
The Brown Derby at MGM studios continues the traditions and styles of the Hollywood days. I have only been for lunch-and I always get the same thing. The Cobb Salad was invented at the Original Brown Derby when owner Robert Cobb raided the refrigerator seeking a midnight snack for theater magnate Sid Grauman. It is delicious.
It has salad greens topped with turkey, egg, bacon, tomato, bleu cheese, avocado and a special dressing. It is arranged beautifully, and is almost too pretty to eat. The menu is extensive with a variety of interesting offerings. Prices range from around $7 for soup, to $18 for the most expensive lunch entrée. Dinner prices are higher of course. This is on the upscale end of Disney dining.
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Ohana
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Restaurants
Disneys Polynesian
Orlando, Florida 32830
(407) 939-3463
‘Ohana is an unusual restaurant located in the Polynesian Hotel at Walt Disney World. We have only eaten here once, and we had the entire family with us. All had a good time. This is a very kid...
‘Ohana is an unusual restaurant located in the Polynesian Hotel at Walt Disney World. We have only eaten here once, and we had the entire family with us. All had a good time. This is a very kid friendly restaurant. Waiters do conga lines with kids and have races around the restaurant with brooms and coconuts. This is not a quiet, relaxing dinner. Food is brought to the table on large skewers. There are various appetizers brought out to start the meal (wings, veggies, shrimp) and then the main courses are served much like a Brazilian steakhouse on 3-foot skewers. They offer beef, chicken, pork and sausage with sauces. Side dishes are served family style. The food was very good; the service is somewhat slow-so plan plenty of time for dinner. The ‘Ohana Bread Pudding a la mode with Bananas Foster Sauce for dessert is wonderful.
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