Brooklyn Chop House in Times Square offers a lively atmosphere with a fusion of American and Asian cuisine.
Hubby and I went there for drinks and appetizers before going to see Chicago. We left the hotel late and wanted something quick (plus we forgot to make reservations).
Brooklyn Chop House was around corner from our hotel and looked like a cool place to dine. When we walked inside, I felt a chic, casual lounge vibe.
We were greeted and fortunately seated quickly.
We ordered wine and beer thought in retrospect I should have tried one of their cocktails (Menu here https://scnv.in/BFhZ?qr=1 ). Since we were getting something simple, I picked the chicken wontons. They were so tasty and fried to perfection.
Overall, this was a great place for a quick bite before a Broadway show. I like the vibe for a date night as well.
I was in Belgium for a work trip and saw this restaurant. Not knowing anything about it, my group decided to try it.
As we looked over the menu and talked to the server, we learned their specialty was eel and the restaurant name translates to “The Eel House”.
I never ate eel before and the server convinced me to at least try it. He said it was his favorite and the restaurant was well known in the area for how they prepared the delicacy.
I tried it but it wasn’t for me. The seasoning was good but I was not accustomed to the texture.
The rest of my dinner was delicious and I recommend this restaurant.
Eel in green sauceSalmon over greens sign béchamel sauce Potato croquettes Bechamel sauce & Cranberry sauce Aperol spritz
If you are looking for an Informal spot for Cajun-style shellfish off the strip, check out this place.
By the constant stream of people, you can tell it is a Popular place for seafood off the Vegas strip. We got there about 5:30pm and we had a 45 minute wait. There were 8 in our party and everyone had to be there for us to be seated.
Once we were seated, the servers were very attentive and quick. The seasoning choices were tasty and there was plenty of seasoned butter in each bag.
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I tried this deodorant because it said that it was clinically proven to help reduce bad odors. I’m the try that will try a product if the science behind it sounds logical. In this case, I’m glad I did because it works better than I expected.
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Since it’s been a while since I have traveled internationally, I have been looking at my pictures of vacations from past years.
In 2017, I told hubs that we were taking an international trip to a new location. I wanted a new stamp in my passport.
He got to pick the country. He chose Ireland.
Hiking at a park
Not knowing much about the country, I began reading tourist blogs and watching YouTube channels dedicated what to do when visiting the country.
Sheep are everywhere
As I reminisce about that trip, here are my top 5 travel tips
-Do go to The Church and sit in the bar area (their food was phenomenal and they used to have live music and Irish dancers Monday-Wednesday). They take pub food to another level. If you get the roast chicken, it is big enough to share. Add on a dessert for a discounted price.
-Do book a bus tour to Cliffs of Moher (it’s a long day but totally worth it). It’s a win-win because you get to see the countryside, relax while someone else drives, and see breathtaking natural beauty.
-Do check buying your tour tickets online for best value (we saved 40% with Darby tours by booking online)
-Do go to Pennys for cute fashion at a value price. They have something for everyone. I bought some comfy pajamas.
Do a hop on-hop off city bus tour to get the layout and history of the whole city (we chose Do Dublin and added the Guinness brewery tour). You can hop off and visit the sites and then hop back in the bus to travel around the rest of the city.
Here are my top three DONT’S in the city
-Don’t be intimidated by riding the Luas aka “the tram” (its easy to navigate and people are generally helpful)
-Don’t believe it when the locals say “tram travel time is about 15 minutes” (whatever travel time estimate they give, you probably better triple that)
-Don’t forget that they drive on the left (be careful when crossing the street or only use crosswalks)
Final thoughts: Ireland is a BEAUTIFUL country and I think everyone should visit at least once.
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