By Diane Macfarlane ITWPA Member Amidst the scenic magnificence of California’s Monterey Peninsula, known for world-class shopping and dining, nestles a little slice of France that is both delectable and delightful. Largely unadvertised and challenging to find, this small Parisian bastion of baked goods and pastries is located in the Barnyard Shopping Center just east of … [Read more...] about Lafayette Bakery & Café: Carmel’s French Masterpiece
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Java Point Cafe: Downtown Benicia’s Hidden Gem
By Megan Vaneck With San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and the Napa Valley all within driving distance, Benicia usually serves as a “drive through” town. It can be easy to drive right through it without so much as a second thought. But take one of Benicia’s three freeway exits, drive a short two minutes through town to its main street, and continue toward the water until you’re one … [Read more...] about Java Point Cafe: Downtown Benicia’s Hidden Gem
Cliffhanger, Lynnwood’s Late Night Place of Plenty
By William Wayt It’s 10:45 p.m. and I’m sitting in the bar at Cliffhanger Sports Bar & Restaurant in Lynnwood, Washington. I smell the mouth-watering aroma of steaks as a server whisks past me balancing a large tray of food for the party of four sitting behind me. Seems like Lynnwood rolls up the carpet at 10:00 p.m. By then most of the good eating places are closed. … [Read more...] about Cliffhanger, Lynnwood’s Late Night Place of Plenty
The Mission of Mountainside Café
By Ann Jamieson ITWPA Member Photograph by Melanie Acevedo Fresh, locally-sourced food prepared by a Le Cordon Bleu (Orlando) trained chef at affordable prices in a comfortably casual environment defines northwest Connecticut’s Mountainside Café. In order to secure the freshest food, Chef David Gilmore chooses the closest available sources. “Cooking for me is a passion. … [Read more...] about The Mission of Mountainside Café
Vietnam Cheap Eats: Fill Your Stomach (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner), Your Senses, and Your Camera — All for $5 Total Cost
By Russ Kirk ITWPA Member Yes, you really can feed yourself for $5 total cost for the day. Enjoy three uniquely different, tasty, healthy, filling meals while soaking up the local atmosphere. These are more than just meals. They are rich, cultural, fun experiences begging for your camera. Bunh Can -- breakfast -- $1 (20,000 VND) Look for a large clay wheel with … [Read more...] about Vietnam Cheap Eats: Fill Your Stomach (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner), Your Senses, and Your Camera — All for $5 Total Cost