| AROUND
AMERICA - CHAIN RESTAURANTS |
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Eclectic
restaurant and bar that serves everything from sushi to steaks. Lively
crowds and great deals at happy hour. $$ |
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Traditional
Chinese dishes with a modern twist. Stylish atmosphere great for family,
business or a night out. Very popular place, so reservations recommended.
$$ |
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japanese |
Fantastic
sushi and pacific rim dishes served alongside a wide selection of
beer and sake in an upbeat, environment. Indoor and outdoor dining
depends on location. $$ |
Rainforest
Cafe
theme
restaurant
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Life-like
animatronic jungle animals, a starry ceiling, massive aquariums and
tropical storms every 20 minutes take you into a rainforest dining
room at this fun cafe. $$ |
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Soothing
Santa Fe decor paired with sizzling Southwestern fare, much of which
is served in cast iron skillets. Spicy food in a spicy setting! $$ |
ARIZONA
- PHOENIX AREA |
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Gourmet
meals, sandwiches, salads, and drinks in a sleek, trendy setting.
The atmospheric patio overlooks the Scottsdale Civic Center. 480-994-5576
$$ |
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Healthy,
chargrilled skewers of shrimp, chicken, or beef with your choice of
sauce on brown or white rice. Take out or counter. Tempe 480-929-9688
$ |
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$2 Coronas,
$3 Margaritas on tap, cheap eats, and a large patio cantina takes
you straight to Mexico. Rowdy weekend crowd. Tempe, Scottsdale 480-968-7879
$ |
Gordon
Biersch
brewery
/ rest.
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Savor
fantastic microbrews and scrumptious, hearty meals from the misted
patio or handsome, dark wood dining room. 420 South Mill Ave., Tempe.
$$ |
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Hearty
Mexican fare and giant margaritas add to the festivities in this popular
restaurant and bar. Tempe location has a huge patio! Several locations.
$$ |
Paradise
Bakery
sandwiches
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The lunch
crowds line up here for healthy fresh-baked breads, salads, sandwiches,
soups and homemade baked goods. 8777 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale.
$ |
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This
contemporary cafe has a European feel with gourmet sandwiches, salads,
tapas and extensive drink menu. 3939 E. Campbell Ave., Suite 100,
Phoenix. $$ |
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Friendly
service, cozy atmosphere and as-spicy-as-you-like-it New Mexican food
make Richardson's a local favorite. 1582 E. Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix.
$-$$ |
YC
Mongolian BBQ
chinese
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Fill
up a bowl with meats, vegetables, noodles and sauces, then watch the
grill-men stir-fry your meal. Fresh, healthy, fun and all-you-can-eat!
Several locations. $ |
| ARIZONA
- PINETOP |
Charlie
Clarks
steak
house
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A Pinetop
landmark since 1938, this lively timber and western themed restaurant
celebrates its heritage with mesquite grilled meals. White Mountain
Blvd. $$ |
Eddie's
supermarket
/ cafe
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Eddie's
homestyle creations extend from breakfast and lunch in the cafe or
patio to specialty sauces and banana bread in the supermarket. White
Mountain Blvd. $ |
| ARIZONA
- FLAGSTAFF |
Altitudes
Bar & Grill
restaurant
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Skier
or not, you will feel like a ski bunny or snowboard dude relaxing
with good beers and food after a day on the slopes at this ski themed
restaurant. Fun staff, happy hour, nightly entertainment. 2 South
Beaver Rd. $-$$ |
CALIFORNIA
- HUMBOLDT COUNTY |
Moonstone
Grill
steak/seafood
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The
one and only restaurant sitting atop the cliffs overlooking Moonstone
Beach, the grill has top views, service, and gourmet meals. Book ahead.
707-677-1616 $$ |
Rita's Cafe & Taqueria
mexican
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Praised
with many local and county awards, Rita's small, casual restaurant
is usually packed, and for very good reason. Authentic goodness!
427 E. Harris St. $ |
CALIFORNIA
- LAGUNA BEACH |
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Listen
to the sounds of Mexico while eating healthy Mexican food on the breezy
patio. Fresh seafood and salsas a-plenty. Order at the counter. 949-497-4341
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Laguna Village Cafe
californian
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Take
in breathtaking ocean views from this cliff side open-air cafe.
California dishes including great nachos and microbrew beers. 949-494-6344
$$ |
CALIFORNIA
- SAN DIEGO |
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Delve
into the large menu, chill on the patio, watch sports, play pool and
darts, or stay late for the crowds and young singles scene.858-272-4745
$$ |
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Sit on
the huge patio here to watch the sun rise or set beyond the boardwalk
while enjoying a tasty meal. Popular Bloody Marys in the bar. 858-270-7715
$$ |
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Sit on
the bluff over the ocean next to Crystal Pier and savor a breakfast
burrito or Kono's famous home fries. Worth waiting in line...it goes
fast! 858-483-1669 $ |
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Mariachis
playing in the hacienda style dining room, cantina, and patio complete
this old Mexico experience set in Old Town San Diego. 619-295-5111
$$ |
FLORIDA
- MIAMI - SOUTH BEACH |
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Sit across
from a wall mural of Van Gogh on Mediterranean-style Espanola Way,
eating sweet and savory crepes with a perrier at the sidewalk tables.
Pure France. $ |
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Famous
for the gigantic portions, the specialty here is breakfast. Feast
on frisbee size granola pancakes while people watching on beautiful
Ocean Drive.$ |
La
Sandwicherie
sandwich
stand
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You may
have to wait awhile and might not be able to squeeze onto a stool
at this ever-popular sandwich bar, but the huge sandwiches overflowing
with toppings are worth the wait. Smoothies too. Take-out window and
delivery available. 14th St. $ |
Tropical
Smoothie Cafe
cafe
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Choose
from a huge range of fillings to stuff into a tortilla or choice of
bread and accompany it with their special, yes, you guessed it, tropical
smoothies. 16th St.$ |
ILLINOIS
- CHICAGO |
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This
great spot across from Lincoln Park has patio seating and friendly
service, and the varied menu takes the usual bar food up a notch.
1800 N. Lincoln Ave. $-$$ |
McCormick
& Schmick
seafood
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The attentive
service, classy ambience, fresh seafood and full wine list here give
you a fine dining experience here without the exorbitant prices. 41
East Chestnut St. $$ |
Fireside
Inn
bar/restaurant
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Lively
bar with tall stools around wood slab tables, loud 80's and 90's music,
sports television, tall beers, basic food fare and open-air patio
out front. Wells Ave. $ |
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Very
popular neighborhood cafe serving South of the border inspired creations
in an artsy atmosphere. Fast, attentive service. 1434 West Chicago
Ave. $-$$ |
MICHIGAN
- BENZIE COUNTY |
Cabbage
Shed
bar/restaurant
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Rustic
woodshed atmosphere with pool table, live music, large menu, wide
selection of beers and a dining patio deck looking across the harbor.
Elberta $-$$ |
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Popular
pink ice cream stand in Frankfort town has original flavors and old
favorites, milkshakes, yogurt, take away window, and indoor &
outdoor tables. $ |
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Fusion's
exciting menu explores all parts of Asia to dine on at the bar in
an ambient booth in the trendiest restaurant in Frankfort. Good cocktail/drinks
menu too. $-$$ |
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The place
for specialty deli sandwiches, bagels and spread, all manner of salads
and bakery treats, home-made bread loaves and lots of vegetarian options.
Beulah. $ |
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Part
of Chimney Corners Resort, The Beach Dining Room is a relaxed friendly
place for traditional breakfasts and casual lunches right on Crystal
Lake. Frankfort. $ |
NEW
YORK - NEW YORK |
Casa
Calamari
pizza
& pasta
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If you
find yourself in Bayridge, Brooklyn, grab some New York pizza or a
square sicilian slice from Calamari. Or check out the rest of the
huge menu and the $1 pints of beers served from M-Th until 8pm. 86th
St. & 3rd Ave. Bayridge, Brooklyn. $ |
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You'll
feel like you're in Eastern Europe, surrounded by Czechoslovakian
and Hungarian wait staff and customers, feasting on authentic food
from the region in this cozy wood bar and restaurant. 31-11 23rd Ave.
Astoria, Queens. $$ |
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When
the restaurateurs vie for your attention in Little India, choose Panna
II. The tiny restaurant is decked out in mirrors, red lights and party
decor, plays ambient music and serves huge, cheap and delicious meals.
93 1st Ave. (5th/6th St.) $ |
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Take
a trip to Malaysia right in Queens, NYC! The Malaysian owners and
waiters will treat you like visiting family while you sample various
dishes from the huge menu and drink unlimited Jasmine tea. 82-18 45th
Ave. Elmhurst, Queens. $-$$ |
PENNSYLVANIA
- SHAWNEE |
Sam
Sneads Tavern
bar/restaurant
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This
golf-themed tavern has a large menu featuring oak grilled meats and
seafood, a bar with live music, plus a state-of-the-art golf simulator.
The patio looks out on the beautiful Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort.
River Road. 570-424-0990 $$ |
