The Clermont Fish House – A Proper British Fish House in Clermont, Florida

A few individuals who have been to the Clermont Fish House have remarked that there is not enough seating and the place might not feel authentic. Having been across the pond a few times, and dined at more than one place that served fish and chips, I beg to differ. I recall going in, placing … More The Clermont Fish House – A Proper British Fish House in Clermont, Florida

Tantalizing the Tastebuds – City Bakery in Beautiful Downtown Waynesville, North Carolina

City Bakery – in historic Downtown Waynesville, N.C. The first thing one notices when walking into the City Bakery on Main Street is the smell of fresh baked goodness. It teases and taunts with its siren song for the olfactory senses. The second thing? The energy. It’s a welcoming place. The third thing is the … More Tantalizing the Tastebuds – City Bakery in Beautiful Downtown Waynesville, North Carolina

The Bistro: a Culinary Event Worth the Experience – Biltmore Estate, Ashville, North Carolina

The Bistro, at the Biltmore, located in Antler Hill Village. The very lead up to that title makes it seem like jacket and tie is required. One thing that is required is admission into the grounds. Just as one would not be able to dine in a restaurant within a theme park unless admission had … More The Bistro: a Culinary Event Worth the Experience – Biltmore Estate, Ashville, North Carolina

The Biltmore Estate – A forward Looking Vision of Life in the Nineteenth Century (Ashville, North Carolina)

The Biltmore Estate. There are as many different reviews of the Biltmore, in Asheville, as there are reviews themselves. There have been books, research papers, and articles too numerous to mention written almost since the chateau was completed in 1895. I’ll touch on the basics: it’s big, awe inspiring, and vast. At over 8,000 acres … More The Biltmore Estate – A forward Looking Vision of Life in the Nineteenth Century (Ashville, North Carolina)

Nemo the Musical – A Show Swimming With Soul! (Walt Disney World Resort, Florida)

The story, by now, should be fairly familiar to anyone, even those who’ve managed never to see Finding Nemo: something about a clownfish having a great adventure. This show takes it to the next level. One oft quoted description I have heard is “Broadway Worthy.” I have to agree. It is produced and presented in a … More Nemo the Musical – A Show Swimming With Soul! (Walt Disney World Resort, Florida)

Griffis Automotive – A Shining Example of Superior Customer Service Standards (Groveland, Florida)

When someone mentions “good service” that phrase can encompass an awful lot. When someone says “great service” most of the time the expectation never meets the representation. Griffis Automotive Clinic in Groveland, Florida offers this inviting descriptive on their home page: ………………………….. Why We Are Different Griffis Automotive Clinic is a family-owned and operated auto … More Griffis Automotive – A Shining Example of Superior Customer Service Standards (Groveland, Florida)

The Capital Grille – A Culinary Presence Without Peer (Orlando, Florida – Conroy Road)

Evocative. It is one of those words that gets kicked around erhaps a bit too much, used to describe everything from books to automobiles to western European towns. So why does the Capital Grille deserve this moniker? For starters, when one walks in, you feel there should be 1940’s music playing. You’re certain when you … More The Capital Grille – A Culinary Presence Without Peer (Orlando, Florida – Conroy Road)

Columbia – a Visual and Culinary Taste of All That is Right in the World (Saint Augustine, Florida)

Every time I step into the Columbia restaurant I get the impression I have walked through a time portal. The only thing that interrupts the sense of time travel is the tourists dressed as, well, tourists. But look closely and one can find the ladies groups who make their once a week outing to keep … More Columbia – a Visual and Culinary Taste of All That is Right in the World (Saint Augustine, Florida)