Saturday, November 14, 2015

Julie's Guide to ... Airport Dining.

Sometimes, you don't have time to read my entire blog.  I get it.  You just want a quick reference.  Thus, I bring you the "Julie's Guide To ..." series. This is your guide to airport dining, including airline lounges, food courts, and sit down restaurants inside the airport.  To see all my airport reviews, dive into the full list. US Boston (BOS) American Airlines Admiral's Club: Standard Admiral's Club. (**). Air France Lounge: Standard, nothing particularly notable. (**) The Lounge: Amazing snack...
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Friday, November 13, 2015

White Mountain Kettle Corn

Knowing my love for snacks, and popcorn in particular, and kettle corn even more specifically, one of my family members got me a bag of White Mountain Kettle Corn, from my home state of New Hampshire. White Mountain Kettle Corn is a family owned company, making small batches of popcorns.  The popcorn is "all natural", nut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, etc, certainly promoted as a healthier snack alternative.  They make a single flavor, just kettle corn,...
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Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Baladie Gourmet Cafe

Baladie is a Mediterranean cafe near Union square.  I swung in one day to grab a few items to go.  Not because I particularly like Mediterranean food, but Ojan does, and I was looking for a couple small items to supplement a meal we had waiting for us at home. I don't have much to say about the place, besides the fact that the name "Gourmet Cafe" is a bit misleading.  Not entirely sure what would be considered gourmet here. It was not good. Falafel....
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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Weisses Rössli, Zürich

While in Zürich attending a conference last year, a large group of us decided to get dinner after the final day of the conference.  Since there were so many of us, we opted to do something simple and nearby, rather than seek out an amazing location.  Emil, who lived in Zürich before, suggested Weisses Rössli, a place he knew that was nearby, and suggested we go early so that they might actually be able to seat our large group without a reservation. So,...
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Monday, November 09, 2015

Breakfast at Taco Bell Cantina

Yeah, I went back to Taco Bell.  For breakfast no less. Remember a few years ago, when Taco Bell did a promotion that if anyone stole a base during the World Series, they'd give away free Doritos Locos Tacos?  Well, that was my first time ever having Taco Bell.  I uh, wasn't impressed.  I didn't return.  Until now. Why?  Because Taco Bell did it again, only this year, they offered up free breakfast.  Since I can't resist a chance...
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