I had the rare opportunity to be traveling early in the day last week, which left me hungry and needing lunch on the drive from the mainland to Key West. But where to go? It had to be someplace with outdoor seating that allows dogs. Plus, I wanted somewhere with […]
I have walked by New York Pasta Garden a bunch of times. It is next to Origami in Duval Square, between Simonton and Duval Streets, yet somehow I had not eaten there. They are on the Woman’s Club Card, so since we had a buy-one-get-one-free, I thought we’d give it […]
I always like having friends over for dinner. The relaxed atmosphere, good food and wine and the ability to linger are all appealing to me. Last week brought two such occasions, back to back. It required some creative menu planning, but ended up being a lot of fun.
Babka doesn’t need an excuse to hang out and play with other dogs. If we are outside and she sees a friend, or a friend she hasn’t yet met, she is interested in playing. All the time. So when we had the opportunity to join the Pack Walk in the […]
What is better than a glass of pinot noir in the middle of the afternoon? Sixteen of them. Every year, nearing the end of February, the South Beach Food and Wine Festival rolls around, and I avoid it like the plague. Why? Really? You have to ask? OK, then I […]
I often complain about the lack of good customer service around. Nordstrom, however, has cultivated a loyal customer base by offering truly excellent customer service, which I enjoyed firsthand this weekend. I’ll start at the beginning. I very rarely wear makeup, and when I do, it is a little eye […]
Dunkin’ Donuts was kind enough to give me a gift card to try out their products, and also one to give away to one reader. I would like to thank all those that participated either here or on Twitter or Facebook. I truly appreciate your thoughts and comments, as well […]
I like to give people the benefit of the doubt. Everyone has a bad day sometimes. Restaurants have off nights – although, according to my friend Steve, if a restaurant is having an off night, why should the customer pay the same amount for a lesser quality? Steve has a […]
Key West is a dog friendly kind of town. People are always out and about walking their dogs, taking them to the enormous dog park at Higg’s Beach or the dog beach. Yes, that is correct. Canines have their own beach in Key West. No, they do not get their […]
I really hate going to Camille’s for brunch. The food is fine, but the wait is usually absurd and the service in the morning stinks. They just need more staff on Sunday mornings. The other thing about Camille’s is the decor. It is a little diner-ish, somewhat dirty feeling (that […]