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A Series of Extremely Scientific Theories on Why Fun Is Fun

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That’s when the elements that define this current moment converge: the expansion of corporate fine dining groups, and a large-enough public that’s interested in novel, but not overly cerebral, gourmet dining experiences. This cycle repeated itself after the 2001 dot-com bust, followed by 9/11. It simply becomes us.

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The Best Salad Chains In America

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Their products aren’t certified organic by name, but many of the farmers they source from only use organic practices to grow their veggies. Chopt was founded in 2001 and has been serving the freshest, and spiciest, salads since its opening. These salads are seriously loaded and finely chopped.

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Finding Community (and Pancit Canton) in America’s Oldest Resort Town

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One of the oldest pan-Asian restaurants in America, East of Suez , sits in an unassuming century-old building that was once the dining hall of Camp Wunnishaunta — an informal Jewish day camp for adults — and then a pizza joint. Dining at East of Suez has never been brisk, but always exceedingly kind. But please don’t ever return.”.

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Top 17 Restaurants with Private Dining in Jacksonville

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The need for private dining for small to large groups is vital in a city the size of Jacksonville. Restaurants with private dining spaces are great places to hold events and celebrate special occasions or work parties. We have compiled a comprehensive list of the seventeen best private dining rooms in Jacksonville, Florida.

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How to Cook a Direwolf

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Before each of 10 courses, the staff explained the source or inspiration for everything that was served. If courses were inspired by something exact, the servers mentioned its scene of origin: After Catelyn Stark arrests Tyrion Lannister at an inn, she dines on onions dripping in juices, and we got the same. Vaneda Vireak.

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Seattle Brunch Spots You Should Check Out This Weekend

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Rainy grey days are a constant Seattle backdrop and could be the source of the emotional angst so present in grunge culture, which originates in Seattle. Seattle’s brunch spots serve food on par with the quality of their coffee and offer a variety of excellent dining experiences to bring sunshine to your mornings, even when cloaked in grey.

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The Ultimate Guide to Philadelphia’s Top Restaurants

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Hardena opened in 2001 thanks to Ena and Harry Widjojo. Indonesian food was new to me, and Hardena served such a wonderful meal; I highly recommend dining with the family. This beautiful brownstone home known as the Tiger Building complements the innovative and modern approach to plant-based dining at Vedge. Order Online.