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LeRoux Denver review

LeRoux Denver interior

From the moment we stepped inside it felt like we were transported back to France and I was so excited for a decadent meal at Denver’s new European restaurant: LeRoux! While we normally opt for Italian when going out, I wanted to try this French restaurant as its part of the ChoLon Restaurant Concepts group,

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Must-try Hawaiian foods

Pineapple

Visiting Hawaii and looking for the best ono (delicious) grindz (food) to sink your teeth into? Hawaii is home to many fresh fruits, excellent seafood, and beyond amazing desserts. Whether you want something light like a fruit salad or even a tuna or salmon salad in the form of poke, there are plenty of amazing

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Chilling cocktails for your Halloween party

Dark cocktail

Unlike the witches I’ve dressed up as in the past, I don’t have hours to let my potions brew or run around the supermarket trying to find ridiculous ingredients that I’ll use once and then forget in the back of my cupboard. I’ve got Halloween treats and drinks to enjoy, I’m not a vampire that

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Five fun facts about Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest parade

Prost! It’s time for Oktoberfest and enjoying copious amounts of beer, schnitzel, brats, pretzels, and black forest cake! While Rick and I have discussed attending Munich’s festival in the future, we’ll have to settle for Denver’s version for the time being. We can’t wait for the year when we’ll be on our way to this

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What to order in Barcelona

Tapas display

With such an abundance of fresh seafood, exotic spices, and grillable veggies, Barcelona is a destination for any foodie. Rick and I ate very, very well while touring the Catalan city and we can’t wait to get back there and indulge in more tapas, paella, and sangria! Barcelona’s Spanish influence and own Catalan specialties make

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What to eat and drink in Munich

Marienplatz

Chances are, you already know what you’ll be ordering when you get to Munich: Beer and pretzels and all sorts of schnitzels! But, if you want a bit of variety and want to try a few other authentic German dishes while visiting the stunning Bavarian city, here are some additional options for must-eat foods in

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2018 Denver Oktoberfest

Denver Oktoberfest

Each year, hundreds of thousands gather in Downtown Denver sporting their best lederhosen and Alpine hats to attend Denver Oktoberfest! Rick and I go every year (in fact, it was one of our dates when we first started going out) to join in on the festivities, fun, and food, and of course to get our

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What to eat and drink in Florence

Ponte Vecchio in Florence

It shouldn’t be a surprise that you’ll be dining well when you visit Italy, but if you’re off to Florence and want to dig into something traditional and local, you’re in for a real treat! With the rich soil of the rolling hills in the Tuscan countryside, it’s easy to see why Florentine food is

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Best gelato in Florence

It seems impossible to imagine strolling the streets of Florence without a gelato in hand! Especially after a delicious meal of bistecca fiorentina paired with a lovely chianti. While Florence is home to classic art, a Renaissance culture, and stunning architecture, it’s also home to some wonderful gelaterie as well. It’s possible I’ve tried every