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Recent Reviews & Recommendations by Small Barrels Magazine
Royal Palms Resort and Spa – Phoenix, AZ
Soaring palm trees and the distinctive shape of Camelback mountain greet you when pulling into […]
Harumi Sushi and Sake – Phoenix, AZ
Thanks to a last minute decision, we had the great experience of dining at Harumi […]
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess – Scottsdale, AZ
We recently spent a week in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. A last minute trip, we decided […]
Notch8 Restaurant and Bar – Vancouver, BC
Notch8 Restaurant and Bar is a stylish space located on the main floor of the […]
The Albert – Chicago, IL
We recently dined at The Albert, a lively, contemporary restaurant and bar located on the main floor of the Hotel EMC2 in downtown Chicago. We were staying at the hotel, so we’d made the choice partly out of convenience on the first night of our trip. Both hotel and non-hotel guests alike were streaming in […]
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House – Vancouver, BC
We dined early at the popular Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House in downtown Vancouver, BC prior to taking in the much-anticipated Pearl Jam concert at Rogers Arena (the first show of their phenomenal Dark Matter Tour). At Pearl Jam “Dark Matter” show – Rogers Arena, Vancouver (May 2024) We weren’t […]
The Capital Grille – Chicago, IL
We capped off a great trip to Chicago this past summer with a wonderful meal at The Capital Grille. An upscale steakhouse near the Magnificent Mile, it was also conveniently located steps away from our hotel, the Hotel EMC2. Right off the top, I’d like to mention the excellent service. The atmosphere was comfortable yet […]
