When I asked for foodie suggestions form my friends when I learned I was traveling to Chicago, The Purple Pig came up quite a few times. This small, lively restaurant boats adventurous small plates plus house-cured meats & a lengthy wine list. Seating is first come, first served. So, we were there right...

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Chicago-style popcorn is a thing, and I got my first taste of it from popcorn legend Garrett Popcorn at the O'Hare Airport. But, that couldn't fully satisfy the bucket list item because, well, it's an airport. So, when I recently went to Chicago for a conference, Garrett Popcorn was one of my first...

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Mardi Gras Casino & Hotel often participates in food events, like Taste of All. So, it's always been in my peripheral, but never a direct destination. The casino is home to five different restaurants: The French Quarter Restaurant & Bar: The premier Charleston restaurant - serving succulent steaks, seafood, cocktails, wine and champagne...

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Another new vendor is calling Charleston's Capitol Market home: Mea Cuppa Coffeebar. The coffeebar has been open for about one year now, and offers handcrafted tea, coffee and espresso drinks. They also have small baked goods, like cupcakes and scones. I ordered a white mocha with a shot of caramel. I was in...

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The Capitol Market is one of my happy places. It's a bustling, lively market full of people, amazing products and fresh food. It has a number of hot food vendors to provide a bite to eat while shopping. And, Sushi Garden is the latest addition to the offerings. Sushi Garden, located between The...

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