Daiquiri Deck

Daiquiri Deck5250 Ocean BoulevardSarasota, FL 34242325 John Ringling BoulevardSarasota, FLRecently, we took a vacation to the Tampa area to visit one of my best friends.  The first place we visited was called the Daiquiri Deck.  During our trip, we actually visited two different locations. We chose to sit outside on the deck.  The view was beautiful.  On my first visit, I had the strawberry daiquiri.  It was perfect on this...

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Golden India

Golden India2097 Madison AveMemphis, TN 38104Golden India has been a staple in Overton Square.  The other day we decided we wanted Indian, so off we went.  They give you some free crunchy bread.  It comes with two sauces.  The green one tasted very fresh and the other has a slight reminder of barbecue sauce.  We also had an order of vegetable samosas.  Our meals came with rice.  We also ordered the garlic naan....

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Mulan Bistro

Mulan Bistro2149 Young AveMemphis, TN, 38104One of Cooper Young's newest restaurants is Mulan Asian Bistro.  They have sushi and Chinese food. They also have a nice bar area.They have a cheap happy hour from 2pm - 7pm:  $3 drafts, bottles, and well drinks. They have a nice inexpensive lunch, too.  I enjoy their edamame.  They also have good sake.  Go there if you haven't! &nb...

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Tunica Queen Riverboat

Tunica Queen RiverboatOne Riverpark DriveTunica Resorts (Robinsonville), MississippiFor my high school reunion, we took a dinner cruise in Tunica.  It was fun to do something out of the ordinary.  They have one in Memphis, too.  I went on that one years and years ago. They have a dancing chef in Tunica. The food was good.  It was not amazing, but it was good.  They had rolls, caesar salad, red beans and rice, cranberry sauce,...

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Ink Bar, Lounge, Restaurant

Ink Bar, Lounge, Restaurant948 S. Cooper St.Memphis, Tennessee 38104Ink Bar and Lounge is a new restaurant in Cooper Young, in the space formerly occupied by Cortona and prior to that, Dish.  Cortona was more of an upscale restaurant.  Now there is some lounge chairs and some more vibrant paint colors. Part of the menu is set up as shareable plates.  I had a Kettle One martini, which was good.  They have an outside patio.  They...

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Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant1100 Ingram BlvdWest Memphis, ARFor my class reunion, we spent the first night hanging out at Margaritas Mexican Restaurant.  I started with a margarita, of course.  It was tasty, but not very strong. They give you chips and salsa, like most Mexican restaurants.  My friend ordered the cheese dip.  It was delicious.  I'm addicted to that cheese.  Of course, they have standard Mexican fare....

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I cook, not just eat out!

With all these restaurant trips, it looks like I never cook.  Well, I do! Recently, I made a Green Bean Casserole.  I took a recipe and doctored it up.  I took a large can of green beans and boiled them with Benton's Bacon.  Then I mixed the green beans with a can of cream of mushroom soup.  I put the ingredients in a pan greased with real butter.  Then I topped it all with cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.  Seriously,...

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