Steak 44 is a high-end steakhouse that will meet and exceed your cravings for an amazing steak, and more. Top-notch service, great wine, and outstanding surprises from the menu made for a spectacular night out. It’s a lively place packed with guests, so be sure to make reservations (don’t miss it if you’re in the […]
Thanks to a last minute decision, we had the great experience of dining at Harumi Sushi and Sake in downtown Phoenix. Our original dinner plan included reservations for Mexican cuisine—then we heard rave reviews about Harumi at the hotel desk. A quick glance at some glowing online reviews (and having had a delicious Mexican-inspired meal […]
Notch8 Restaurant and Bar is a stylish space located on the main floor of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. It’s the hotel’s main restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s also open for happy hour, brunch on weekends and like so many Fairmont locations also offers afternoon tea. Our stay at the hotel was short—three nights […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We kicked off the first night of our recent, relatively short three-night stay in Vancouver with a fabulous dinner at Black + Blue, a high-end steakhouse with a modern, downtown Vancouver vibe. With its upscale menu, lovely wine list, terrific service (and great background music playlist), dinner was delicious, relaxing, and “feel good” all around. […]
Oysters Galore at Shuckers Oyster Bar in Seattle, Washington Shuckers Oyster Bar is located in the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in downtown Seattle. Its oak paneling and old-world decor evoke the romance of its history, tracing back to the 1930’s where it was once a men’s clothing store. With many tables arranged throughout the restaurant in […]
Palm Springs is a colourful oasis in the desert, an art-deco paradise infused with the playful side of old Hollywood. But tucked away from the blazing sun, the more kitschy sites, and the boisterous tourist-laden shops and eateries, is Copley’s – a fine dining restaurant that succeeds in being casual, elegant and romantic all at […]
Hidden Gems Series Small Barrels loves to bring you stories about stellar wines, fine dining, and luxury accommodations. But the good life is not exclusively about the ‘grand’. Quite often it’s the hidden gems – the unexpected stops, the extra touches, the tucked away places – that add magic to the journey… Canmore, Alberta, Canada […]