Food Truck Love. Oh, my word! I could not believe my eyes. I found a little bit of home in this diverse Mexican city. A city with eclectic neighborhoods, rich with old world Mexican charm and modern flair, one that is home to
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Gaby’s – A Mexican Tradition
***Gaby’s Restaurant was visited during a press trip sponsored by Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board. The views and opinions are my own. *** Located in the heart of Puerto Vallarta’s Gringo Gulch is family owned Gaby’s Restaurant. Gaby’s has been delivering authentic Mexican flavors since 1989. The stuffed avocado was absolutely delicious for a light lunch!…
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Dallas Farmers Market
Farmers Markets They have been around as long as farmers. What started as small roadside stands has blossomed and evolved into gatherings of various sizes. From small towns to
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Ashton’s B & B
New Orleans’ Esplanade Ridge Historic District was once the most prestigious Creole neighborhoods in the city. Now it boasts one of the largest and most impressive concentrations
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Pyramid Restaurant- Lifestyle Cuisine in Dallas
Pyramid Restaurant – Lifestyle Cuisine Located in the heart of bustling downtown Dallas
![The Botanist - where steampunk meets botanical magic 8 The Botanist - where steampunk meets botanical magic 4 One brief headline caught my eye, The Botanist – an eclectic dining experience steeped in charm and style. There are so many ‘wine bars’ and ‘brewers’ that this caught my eye. The name was just enough to give a little intrigue and interest without giving away what it was all about. It was so steampunkish!I was not disappointed! The atmosphere was easy, casual and laid-back. When I walked through the lobby I got the feeling that I had stepped back in time and had reemerged in a garden sanctuary. The interior was decorated with wood-accents that had a weathered-gray finish to them. There were botanical pictures on the walls that identified the different parts of flowers along with garden yard tools. Hanging from the ceiling was a magnificent display of steampunk art in the form of a three-wheeled bicycle that had glider-style wings attached to the sides and an umbrella secured in the center in a vertical position with a whirligig propeller on top of it. The bicycle also was equipped with a motor. The exterior of the restaurant was decorated in wrought iron panels with vines growing over them.The bar area was quite impressive with an expansive front bar that had ample room for the botanical mix-masters to work their magic with herbal infused liquor and spirits. The back bar consisted of a massive shelving system that contained a sizeable assortment of liqueurs infused with berries, herbs, and fruits in addition to a fabulous selection of craft beers and ales. The bartenders were dressed in the steampunk fashion of simple neutral colored clothes and suspenders on their pants.](https://i0.wp.com/empty-nestopia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/the-botanist-bar-compressed-wp.jpg?fit=448%2C336&ssl=1)
The Botanist – where steampunk meets botanical magic
Steampunk infused with botanical magic Do you ever read those advertising magazines that are spread across the desk in your hotel room? I have to confess – Sometimes, maybe, but usually I just brush them aside to make room for all of the travel books, casual books, magazines, and electronics that I brought with me….
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Food Trucks – A Must Do When In DFW
This past weekend was The Great Texas Food Truck Rally in Dallas, Texas and we had the distinct pleasure of attending. We had a great time! We got there a bit early and thereby avoided waiting in lines which meant that we could
![Have an Unforgettable, Adventure-packed weekend in New Orleans 10 Have an Unforgettable, Adventure-packed weekend in New Orleans 5 New Orleans is a truly amazing city! It is incredibly diverse and eclectic offering a wide range of activities for every interest from historical landmarks to new age vape shops and haunted tours to shopping for antiques or listening to live music in any one of the many bars or on the street corners and dancing in the street to getting married and parading down Bourbon St.](https://i0.wp.com/empty-nestopia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dsc01382.jpg?fit=768%2C576&ssl=1)
Have an Unforgettable, Adventure-packed weekend in New Orleans
New Orleans – Diverse and Eclectic New Orleans is a truly amazing city! It is incredibly diverse and eclectic offering a wide range of activities for every interest from historical landmarks to new age vape shops and haunted tours to shopping for antiques or listening to live music in any one of the many bars or…
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8 Things to do at the Texas Renaissance Festival
In the small town of Todd Mission, Texas approximately 50 miles northwest of Houston is the largest
![Bloomin' Bluegrass Festival 37 Bloomin' Bluegrass Festival 6 The Bloomin' Bluegrass Festival and Chili Cook-off in Farmers Branch, Texas was quite a shindig event! The festival is put on every year by the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce and the Bluegrass Heritage Foundation. This two day event brought 11 bands from around the country to show their talent for strumming out folk songs and over 20 chili chefs vying for the title of best Bloomin' chili.](https://i0.wp.com/empty-nestopia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/image70.jpeg?fit=768%2C576&ssl=1)
Bloomin’ Bluegrass Festival
The Bloomin’ Bluegrass Festival and Chili Cook-off in Farmers Branch, Texas was quite a shindig event! The festival is put on every year by the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce and the Bluegrass Heritage Foundation. This two day event brought 11 bands from around the country to show their talent for strumming out folk songs and over…
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Old time comfort pub food
Be Comforted The UK is known for their warm, hearty and flavorful foods. Pub recipes have been handed down for generations. They are a mixture of delightfully flavorful vegetables such as carrots, turnips, rutabagas, and potatoes. Meats such as lamb, venison, chicken, and veal are frequently used for hearty sustenance. Pubs are the place sample this Country’s vast and…
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Explore Sundance Square like a local
Sundance Square is the heart of downtown Fort Worth. It is a 35-block area filled with restaurants, boutique shops, art galleries, and hot nightspots. It buzzes with activity as thousands of feet crisscross its red brick streets, courtyard, and plaza filled with lush landscape. Mouth-watering Menu If people watching is your thing, then you will…
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Pubs of Great Britain
Ode To The Magical Pub Pubs are transporters into the mysterious past. Each pub has its own distinct feeling, charm and character that greets its guests. From the ancient carved wooden door that has been
Empty nester dinner
An empty nester dinner One of the things that I like about being an empty nester is the option to choose not to make full dinner, if I don’t want to. And sometimes, that is exactly what I choose to do! Especially when I have a not so simple day, all I want is a really simple dinner. Tonight’s menu…
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England: Quick stop for nibbles and tippies
England is incredible with the amount of diversity in people, adventures, food, and cocktails you find in unlikely places. We have done so much and been so many places!! I have so many stories to tell from exploring alleys to sheep herding at a B&B to hanging out at pubs with our sons! Right now we…
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Fort Worth, Texas: The Must See Art Festival
Art Festival If you have not experienced the Main Street Art Festival in Fort Worth, then you are missing out! It is fun, informative and an all-around great way to spend a weekend! It show-cases new and upcoming artists from around the country. There is a wide variety of media represented, everything from glass, metal, mixed,…