Road Tips

A Sales Guy's Guide to Travel, Food and Music in the Midwest and Beyond - and Much More!

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A buddy of mine and I were on the hunt for sushi and coming up short on spots we tried to get into. We did find this place that was a bit disjointed with service when we got there, but turned out to be very good in the end - Tsunami Sushi in Brandon, FL https://t.co/eUmFFDpWmr

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The somewhat new owners of this bakery have continued the 80-year legacy of great pastries and donuts, while adding breakfast sandwiches - or "flips" - along with their specialty cakes and pies - Cha Cha's Hiland Bakery in Des Moines, IA https://t.co/sVF48UyMeg

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A get together with industry friends at a suburban Chicago Italian restaurant that was tied to one of my favorite Italian places in the city. The food was just as good as the original location - RoccoVino's in Elk Grove Village, IL
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A visit to the oldest continuous bar in Arkansas which has somewhat of a sordid history dating back to the early 1900's. A great salad, superb sandwich, and the service was outstanding! The Ohio Club in Hot Springs, AR.
https://t.co/YKGNsGwtDH

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The owner at this burger joint got his start at In-n-Out, went to culinary school, then joined a friend in a similar venture before he struck out on his own. If the burger I had is any indication, he learned pretty well - Craft Burger Co. in Placentia, CA
https://t.co/uhYTDY5Q9k

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Years after moving from Italy to New York City, the family who owns this Italian restaurant set roots in the Tampa area. Their place featured friendly service, great pasta dishes, and a house-made tiramisu that was killer - Allegria Italiana in Brandon, FL https://t.co/HFUxDrQVKf

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Found this Mexican restaurant owned by an Irishman who was smart enough to hire a Mexican chef. Was in a quandary what to get, so I had some great birria enchiladas, then went back 2 days later to get the grilled octopus tacos - Amor Loco in New York City
https://t.co/qM7md1hV7U

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A visit to this SoCal BBQ joint where the founder had a tragic ending after celebrating numerous highs in his life. After his death, the place was saved by a man who brought Texas-style BBQ with him - Beach Pit BBQ in Costa Mesa, CA
https://t.co/iTTjB3Jn6h

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Celebrating a significant birthday at this Italian Steakhouse on "The Hill". Service was excellent, food was great, portions were huge, and lots of food was left on the plate - Carnivore STL in St. Louis.
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We wanted to fly somewhere for our vacation, but plane fares were astronomical. We ended up driving down to Arkansas for a visit to the Hot Springs area, then ended up spending a night in Branson before heading up to KC for BBQ.
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My wife took me to this authentic French crêpe restaurant in the heart of the midwest, owned and operated by a French-trained/Moraccan ex-pat. She liked it a bit better than I did, but it was still interesting - Crêpes De Luxe in Iowa City, IA
https://t.co/dAB1qnXxHv

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Went to this Italian restaurant on a Sunday night thinking it would be laid back, but the place was packed. Got squeezed in at the bar and had a meal that the bartender said was the best thing not on the menu. It was OK - Tony Di Napoli in New York City.
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Like some start-up restaurants, this Mexican restaurant came from a popular food truck which opened a brick-and-mortar location in the Quad Cities last fall. Like the food truck, the food at the restaurant was outstanding - Mi Oaxaca in Silvis, IL
https://t.co/toP18upbGa

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On the hunt for the best Cuban Sandwich in Tampa, many locals said that the one at this 111-year-old bakery was their top choice - La Segunda Bakery in Ybor City, FL
https://t.co/LBqto41Y1B

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Walking through Old Montreal, we happened upon this pub that looked like they had taken it from a small town in England and put it in Montreal. Everything about the place was great - the food, the service and the ambiance! Wolf & Workman
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Sometimes finding a good restaurant on the road is a crapshoot. My colleague and I were on the hunt for Thai food while in Southern California, and we found a gem in this place. It wasn't fancy, but the food was great - Royal Thai Orchid in Orange, CA
https://t.co/k3weS1WFdo

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A number of cities are famous for sandwiches or specific types of foods, and Fort Wayne, IN is known for their sausage rolls - basically a type of calzone. I got to try one at a popular local watering hole and came away pretty impressed - Laycoff's Tavern
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This place was touted to have the best burger I've ever had. While the burger was very good, the fries were better. This legendary mid-Manhattan restaurant is better known for the famous people they've served over the years - Joe Allen in New York City.
https://t.co/POBxRuMLVi

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While hunting for another restaurant in the Tampa area, I drove past this place that said, "Prime Burgers/Craft Beers". Later on, I stopped back into this unique restaurant that features memorabilia from the 20's and 30's - Ford's Garage in Brandon, FL https://t.co/DTr27Nqdjd

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Inspired by community coffee huts in Costa Rica, this Central Wisconsin coffee shop features light breakfast items along with coffee sourced from Central America - Bella Goose Cafe on the River in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
https://t.co/LYyrp0BgSy