Charlie Vergo's Rendezvous

Charlie Vergo's Rendezvous52 S 2nd StMemphis, TN 38103(901) 523-2746One of the most famous BBQ restaurants in Memphis is the Rendezvous.  This is my brother's favorite one, so every time he is in town visiting, he wants to go here for dinner.  We split a pitcher of Memphis's own Ghost River beer.  They are known for their ribs, so that is what I had.  In Memphis, each BBQ restaurant has it's following.  This one is my brother's...

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Centaur Bar

Centaur Bar2233 Park AveDetroit, MI 48201(313) 963-4040Centaur Bar is a bar in downtown Detroit.  I recently visited during an afternoon.  It is a nice trendy bar.  It was a Thursday afternoon, and there was only one other party there.  The decor is very trendy looking.  The second floor has a super long couch.  We, however, sat at the bar for a cocktail. The drinks are a little pricier than normal.  I had a whiskey...

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A. Schwab's

A. Schwab's163 Beale StMemphis, TN 38103(901) 523-9782The store has a wide variety of total randomness.  However, I'm not reviewing that aspect.  The store has some antiques to look at in a museum area, but I'm not reviewing that.  I am reviewing the brand new soda fountain!  I didn't even know that it existed until today.  They have coffee, milk shakes, lemonade, limeade, some old fashioned soda, and pastries.  It looks...

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Lafayette Market

Lafayette Market1565 East Lafayette Blvd.Detroit, MI 48207313-396-5600The closest grocery store to where G lives in Detroit is Lafayette Market.  It's a small grocery store, but it has whatever you need to buy, including wine and beer. They also have plate meals for $7.99.  I thought it was a bit high, but their portions are HUGE.  I ordered fried chicken.  I got to choose my pieces and got two legs, a thigh, and a wing.  For...

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O'Sushi

O'Sushi22431 Michigan AveDearborn, MI 48124(313) 562-4166We decided to go find some sushi in Detroit, and we ended up at O'Sushi.  We started with some warm sushi. Then I had some miso soup, which was typical.  Following my soup, we shared some edamame, which was also typically tasty.  For my sushi, I had an squid nigiri and an eel cucumber roll.  Both were tasty, especially the squid.  I love some raw seafood.  Garrett...

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Holiday Inn Express, Breakfast and Bar, England

Holiday Inn ExpressLondon RoadSlough SL3 8QBWhen we went to London, we stayed near the airport.  It was less expensive; it was convenient to the airport; and it allowed us to see things that most (if not all) tourists will never see. The first perk of the hotel was that it offers a nice breakfast.  It was a buffet with a traditional English breakfast of eggs, sausage, and beans. It also had coffee (instant), tea, cereal, toast, French bread,...

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Trolley Stop Market

Trolley Stop Market704 Madison AveMemphis, TN 38103Trolley Stop Market is a great place to eat.  They also have a store with local and organic items.  They are open for lunch and dinner.  In my head, they're more of a casual lunch place, but they are open. Last time, I went I took my mom for her first time.  She ordered the caesar salad with chicken.  She loves this type of salad and gave it two thumbs up. I had the grilled...

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National Coney Island

National Coney Island2500 World Gateway Pl McNamara Terminal, Gate A24Wayne, MI(734) 955-1733I was at the Detroit airport with plenty of time to spare.  I got there exactly 2 hours early and made it through check in and security in record time.  It was 6am, and I was starting to get hungry.  I didn't want to spend too much money.  I thought about a sausage biscuit from McDonalds, but of course they don't have the dollar menu in...

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Hungry Tasty, England

Hungry TastyHounslowUnited KingdomThis place is a buffet that serves Indian and Sri Lankan food.  It is in Hounslow, near London. When we went to London, we stayed off the beaten path, so we were able to try restaurants that no tourist would ever stumble upon.  Honestly, I do not know what we ate.  The buffet was not labeled.  The food had been sitting out for a while, but as soon as we arrived, the cooks made fresh everything....

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Panda Express

Panda Express585 N Germantown PkwyCordova, TN(901) 751-1370So.... G always raves about Panda Express, so a group of us all went to the Cordova location.  We just recently got Panda Express in the Memphis area.  Now there are two:  one on Winchester and one on Germantown Parkway. I chose the two meats and one side option.  I got fried rice with sweet fire chicken breast and Beijing beef. I enjoyed my meal.  It is also tons...

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Serendipity

Serendipity225 East 60th Streetbetween 2nd and 3rd AvenuesNew York, NY 10022The first time I heard of this little patisserie was while watching the movie Serendipity.  I watched it back and college and have been wanting to try it ever since.  The movie has John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale in it.  I was obsessed for several years.  I tried to go my first time when I was in NYC, but the line was atrocious.  However, upon my...

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Ruben's Fried Chicken

Ruben's Fried Chicken1806 Lamar AveMemphis, TN 38114(901) 207-3069Ruben's is a small newish restaurant on Lamar and McLean, not too far from my house.  If I need some fried catfish or some fried chicken from a local establishment near my home, this is an awesome place.I have been a few times.  One time I got the catfish with cole slaw and fried squash.  The fish was the highlight of the meal. The next time I went I got fried chicken...

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