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The Eden Roc is one of those iconic Miami Beach hotels with a storied past. Designed by Morris Lapidus in 1955, the original MiMo architecture, design, and “vision of Italian Renaissance” created by Harry Mufson and Morris Lapidus have largely been preserved including the stunning design of the lobby, the grand front entrance, and the iconic “Eden Roc” a top the main hotel remaining as a lasting fixture on the Miami Beach skyline. Top talent like Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr and Harry Belafonte entertained in the now gone Mona Lisa Room and Café Pompeii.Today the Eden Roc boasts over...

Are you looking for the best places to eat gluten free in Cannon Beach Oregon? I’ve got you covered with this detailed gluten free Cannon Beach guide. Cannon Beach holds a very special place in my heart. I’ve visited multiple times over the years and on my most recent visit, I actually got engaged here (at sunset in front of Haystack Rock!). This is one of my very favorite places in the United States and I know I’ll be returning through the years. Luckily for me (and anyone else with celiac disease or gluten intolerance) the gluten free Cannon Beach...

A dinner to melt the heart: vivid winter salad, a spectacular seafood broth and a seductive chocolate and coffee dessert you can make aheadCooking for someone is always an act of love, regardless of the date. Still, it can be fun to have an excuse to dial things up a notch, just because, so, leaning into a Valentine’s Day theme, I have still beet-ing hearts, bittersweet oranges, heady, floral spices, prosecco and decadent chocolateness. Maybe I am an old romantic, after all? Continue reading...

This post contains affiliate links which we are compensated for if a purchase is made. Using links costs you nothing and helps to support the ongoing creation of content. Nothing reminds me more of home than a warm bowl of soup. No, I’m not talking about famous noodle soups like Phở that everyone knows about. I’m talking about the kind of soups that you won’t find in typical Vietnamese restaurants in the States. These soups can only be found at home, made by mom or dad, or in restaurants specializing in Vietnamese home cooking, known as Cơm Bình Dân. Vietnamese...

Valentine’s Day is already here, according to several chain restaurants. From high-end steakhouses to doughnut shops, several have already rolled out their menus and special items for the holiday, which falls on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Here is a sampling of what’s available. Steakhouses Black Angus Steakhouse: A three-course meal with filet mignon and lobster tails costs $58 for two and is available through Feb. 14. blackangus.com Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: Three-course meals with steak and seafood are available through Feb. 14. Prices range from $100-$245. flemingssteakhouse.com Outback Steakhouse: A four-course meal with shrimp on the barbie as a...