Yesterday, I was driving down 700 East and was almost to 9400 South. I noticed and interesting restaurant of the West side of the street, called Tin Roof Grill. I was interesting enough to stop and Google it for details. I checked my FlavorTown app and was pleased to see it has been featured in Diners Drive -Ins and Drives. That’s all I needed to hear, and said, this is where I’m having dinner tonight. It turned out to be…
A few weeks ago I had the chance to have lunch at Current Fish and Oyster in Salt Lake City. I was was very pleased. Nice atmosphere, friendly helpful staff and great food. Their Clam Chowder is a tasty and healthy change from the more common style around here which is based on heavy cream. I enjoyed the Grilled Trout Sandwich on a Brioche bun. The trout was fresh and cooked to perfection. Actually, it was the best trout I’ve…
Paris! The City of Love, and FOOD! Here’s where you can get the freshest and tastiest to take home and serve your family and friends. Happy shopping and dinning. (orginally posted on A Luxury Travel Blog, on Twitter 6 of the best open-air food market venues in Paris By Irina Raileanu on May 30, 2013 in Europe, Food and Drink, France, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe Shopping at open markets (marché) is a popular and fun way to find…
Unfortunately, Identify Theft and stealing personal information for fraud has become big business. Now days, everyone, including you, need to know how to protect yourself every day. Basically, it’s not safe to use your Debit Card at home or while traveling at: Gas Stations, for Online purchases, big ticket items, restaurants, retail stores, and when making a deposit like for a hotel or rental car. Here are the specifics and the “why”. Be safe out there. (originally posted on AARP.com)…
Steve Wynn also does things with great flare! See his newest creation. (from Wynn Magazine.com) Steve Wynn Reveals the Enduring Qualities of an Iconic Resort By Andrea Bennett | March 19, 2015 | Steve Wynn Art & Design Share Steve Wynn reveals his back to basics approach in creating transporting and intimate hotels. Crisply manicured hedges in the garden outside Sinatra transport diners across the Atlantic. No one relishes a back-to-the-drawing-board moment like Steve Wynn. When he began conceptualizing Wynn…
Travelers are always looking for new “little know, secret” places to see. These are suggestions from Tom Barber, the Co-Founder of Original Travel. They’re all intriguing. I’m putting The Lofoten Islands, Norway on my list. How about you? 8 under-the-radar European destinations By Tom Barber Summer is here (sort of) and so begins the pretty predictable exodus to the popular parts of Europe, from the Spanish Costas and cypress tree-dotted hills of Tuscany to the beaches of the…
Here’s a short article about 4 Traits of Boomers Who Travel from AARP. Is this You? Boomers: Confident Travelers by AARP | July 12, 2016 According to a new AARP research study, boomers are less likely to be stressed before a flight. Dan Saelinger/Trunk Archive Boomer air travelers are more confident and less stressed than their younger counterparts, according to new released this week. Contributing to boomers’ overall positive travel experiences: They arrive at airports early, use airport amenities such…
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It’s time to declutter your life and spend more time with the grandkids you love so much. I found this great article att http://www.lifehack.org/390641/stop-adding-stuff-to-your-life-its-time-to-declutter-your-soul-now Stop Adding Stuff To Your Life, It’s Time To Declutter Your Soul Now by Patrick Banks We live in a society that always tells us to get more. You may be doing this unconsciously, because you’ve always been living this way and that’s your environment. You’re buying more stuff, which you then need to take care…
Mantras or quotes, or affirmations or memes can have a very power effect on your throughts and in turn the life you live. Baby Boomer Grandpas usually re-evaluate life after retirement. Sometimes, retirement can upset your whole mental apple cart. We can use a little help to go where we want to go. Our minds, thoughts, and words are key to this creatation. Recently, I watched a re-run of a TV show I like, The Finder. Sadly, one of the…