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Las Vegas, July 14, 2023 We ate at Jasmine Restaurant at the Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas on our last night of vacation with the kiddos. Staying on the north end of the strip, I really wanted the kids to be able to experience the free fountain show, which, to me, is mesmerizing. I can watch those fountains all night! The vibe at Jasmine is that of a fancy asian tea room, with victorian-type furnishings, and gorgeous details like embroidered…

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The Palazzo Resort, Las Vegas, USA July 12, 2023 Wakuda was the restaurant I chose for our fanciest night out in Las Vegas on this trip. We are all nuts for Japanese food, and this restaurant comes from Chef Tetsuya Wakuda, a two-star Michelin Chef who has collected gobs of accolades from many worldwide publications and reviewers. I knew our experience here would be top notch. The atmosphere here is super cool. It’s meant to look like Tokyo’s Golden Gai,…

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July 11, 2023 Brera Osteria was the first restaurant we dined at in the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas upon arrival. We were pretty exhausted after a long day of rope-dropping the San Diego Zoo, and then a five-hour drive to Las Vegas after that, so we were looking for something, close, easy, delicious, and not too expensive. This restaurant was actually recommended to me by the social media folks at Venetian Resort after I had commented on one of…

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San Diego, California July 10, 2023 I was really excited to try this well-reviewed steak house in the Gas Lamp Quarter of San Diego. In fact, I eschewed all Las Vegas steak houses on the second leg of our trip in favor of coming here. That was, unfortunately, a big mistake. The Gas Lamp Quarter is a charming area of downtown San Diego, and there are a ton of restaurants and bars here to check out. The cobblestone streets and…

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Coronado, California, USA July 9, 2023 I was excited to try Peohe’s mainly because of the good reviews of the seafood online, as well as the amazing views that being right on the water, right across from San Diego, promised. The views most definitely delivered, but the food was pretty average, at best. There is a free shuttle bus that drives the entire length of Orange Boulevard – the main drag of Coronado, about every 15 minutes during the summer….

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July 9, 2023 What’s a weekend on vacation without eating brunch at two different places? On Saturday, after we arrived, we had a delicious lunch at The Henry, which you can read about here. On Sunday, we met my parents for brunch in the Little Italy area of San Diego at Wolfie’s Carousel Bar. I actually found Wolfie’s on a “best of” list on Instagram, and I just had to check this kooky little place out. The space is actually…

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I always try to book one of the first flights out of O’Hare to whatever destination I’m going to as much as humanly possible. This usually means an on time departure and fewer headaches traveling in general. This also means that you usually get to your destination way before check-in time. This was absolutely the case for our trip to Coronado, as we arrived at San Diego’s airport at 9:30am. I booked a brunch at The Henry figuring that there…

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As I mentioned in my article about Nusantara Restaurant, there are gobs of restaurants to choose from in Ubud. This village has turned into a massive tourist destination with so many options for restaurants, shopping, wellness, activities, and places to stay. It’s tough to choose just one or two places to check out here, but I chose Hujan Locale due to its focus on Indonesian food, and tapas-style menu, so that you can try a whole bunch of things. Turns…

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