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Getting the Most for Your Restaurant Dollar

Eating out is one thing families tend to cut from their budgets in difficult economic times. This is unfortunate because dining in restaurants is a tried and traditional way that people get to know each other, couples reconnect and families bond. My name is Lisa, and I would like to teach you how you can continue eating out even if you are stretching your dollars. It only takes a bit of research, a willingness to take advantage of advertised deals and the foresight to make a plan before you ever leave for the restaurant. If you follow a few simple rules, you can eat out for litle more than you'd spend cooking at home.

3 Cultures That Influenced Modern Mexican Cuisine

Posted on February 8, 2016

Restaurants serving Mexican cuisine can be found throughout the world. In fact, Mexican food is so prevalent that UNESCO designated it as an intangible cultural heritage. While many Americans enjoy eating traditional tamales or tacos, few take the time to learn about the evolution of Mexican food. Here are three unique cultures that influenced Mexican cuisine, allowing it to take on the flavors and forms you are familiar with today. [Read More]

'Tis The Season For Green: Popular Plant-Based Dishes To Serve This Holiday

Posted on February 4, 2016

If you are looking for a more healthful way to eat, you may want to consider adding more plant-based foods to your daily diet. Contrary to popular belief, you can get ample protein from plants, produce, nuts, and legumes, to support the body in building lean muscle mass. During the holidays, it may seem difficult to find festive and satisfying plant-based alternatives to the animal-proteins typically eaten. Some tips for a plant-based holiday meal include: [Read More]

3 Reasons To Go To A Seafood Restaurant By The Beach

Posted on January 31, 2016

If you live by the ocean or are visiting a location by the ocean, you should definitely go out to eat at one of the local seafood restaurants that are located by the beach or right on the beach. This restaurant will give you a one-of-a-kind seafood experience that you really can't get at other seafood restaurants simply because of their location. This article will discuss 3 reasons to go to a seafood restaurant by the beach. [Read More]

Everything You Need To Know About Marbling In Your Perfect Steak

Posted on June 5, 2015

Many of the chic steak eateries are now allowing their patrons to select their dinner before it is cooked, by viewing the meat in refrigerated cases at the front of the restaurant. Savvy foodies are concerned with the cut, color, marbling, and consistency of the meat. To approach this potentially dizzying array of choices with confidence, there are a few tips that can help you pick your perfect steak: What are your options for cuts? [Read More]