C Restaurant + Bar
On a whim – as is often the case for us – we headed to California this past October. We had longed for the ocean breezes and the crash of waves on the shores of the California coast. Of all the many stops in the Carmel area, one memorable venue in particular was the Intercontinental […]
Wissota High Shores Supper Club
As I look back at (a part of) my career, it somehow does not seem possible that I have written as many reviews as records would indicate I have. The number is somewhere north of 150… But I digress. So, here I am, contemplating a review of a dinner Lauren and I enjoyed recently at […]
5 O’Clock Club
The 5 O’Clock Club has an incredible view, sitting atop a hill that overlooks Granite Lake. It’s 155 acres of scenic beauty with plenty of your favorite fish species. But wait! I’m getting way ahead of myself… Getting Comfortable Again Lauren and I have – at least temporarily – reconnected with a long-time friend. You’ll […]
Little Traveler Brunch
When it comes to shopping, for anything in any season, there are few better or more authentic venues. The Little Traveler has been a proud part of Geneva’s history and has served well, countless generations of patrons. Brunch in the Storied Atrium Café The Traveler has been – and will always continue to be – […]
Bistro One West
It has always been an odd sensation for me to walk in to a building that has previously housed another restaurant — let alone three or four other restaurants. For instance, take Bistro One West… Recent events have been a painful reminder that nothing lasts forever. Excellent Location for a Restaurant So, I suppose it […]
The Guide’s Inn
Ever heard of the Guide’s Inn? How about Boulder Junction? Both are in Wisconsin… The parents of a very good friend of mine decided that they wanted to escape the noise and hustle of a big city, so they packed up their belongings and moved to Boulder Junction, a small town in northern Wisconsin. That […]
Mission Ranch
There are dozens of reasons to fall in love with Carmel, California. Among those dozens are the almost uncountable number of restaurants that dot the main street (Ocean Ave) of Carmel, as well as the numerous streets that crisscross the town itself and nearby environs. But one of the very best of reasons is Mission […]
Birch River Grill
What’s in a name? What comes to mind when you hear the words “Birch River Grill – An American Kitchen”? Well, what should come to mind is a cozy restaurant with perhaps the relaxing and comfortable feel of a Northwoods lodge. A Long List of Interesting and Impressive Credits This particular lodge would also be […]
Courthouse Pub
With plate presentations that rival some of the best that I have seen and service that is superior to many places that I have visited — not to mention the quality of the food and dining experience — the Courthouse Pub in Manitowoc, Wisconsin is certainly a place that I could make a habit of […]
California Market
One of the things that I enjoy most in life is food, and I especially enjoy it when I can eat outside. Just a few miles south of Carmel – on a hill, high above the Pacific Ocean – is a place called the Park Hyatt Highlands Inn. It is a marvelous venue at which […]