Decisions, decisions, decisions, usually when I sit down at a new restaurant I can pretty much find the dish I want in a matter of a few minutes. That wasn’t the case at Bread & Tulips. So many amazing sounding dishes, for such a small menu. I kept sending the waitress away, without an order. Finally I go with my gut and choose the Strip Steak Tagliata with roasted herb potatoes, cippoline agrodolce. I wasn’t disappointed.

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I love hotels with a theme, a niche, that something extra special. I’m a sucker for “cute” or “unique”, but I like it done in a classy way. I don’t want cheesy Disneyland theming; I can get that directly from Disney. I want something I can be proud of showing off to my friends and sharing the uniqueness with them. It’s not easy though to find a hotel that meets those standards. That’s why I was floored when I came across the Library Hotel Collection.

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We recently stayed at the wonderful Langham Hotel and were invited to try out their restaurant Measure. Located in the heart of Midtown it is in a perfect location to stop for lunch, dinner or a drink.  We sat down for a wonderful lunch of Contemporary American cuisine.

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Strolling through Central Park definitely tops my list of must-do activities while in NYC, but this last trip I got an even better treat! I was able to do a picnic in the park thanks to Perfect Picnic. There’s nothing better than sitting in one of your favorite places in the city and enjoying some amazingly fresh food.

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His passion for food is tangible, you can feel it, you can taste it. Chef Dan Dienemann pulls up a chair next to our table and starts to describe that passion, and how it is incorporated into the food he prepares and serves every day at Barrel & Bushel. So much passion for a restaurant I might not normally think to visit if I wasn’t already staying at The Hyatt Regency at Tysons Corner right next door. I can’t believe anyone could possibly miss out on this place. By the way, the picture above is his take on Chicken & Waffles! Bourbon french toast, B&B pickles, B&B hot sauce and buttered amber maple syrup. Is your mouth watering yet? You know you want some.

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