By William Wayt It’s 10:45 p.m. and I’m sitting in the bar at Cliffhanger Sports Bar & Restaurant in Lynnwood, Washington. I smell the mouth-watering aroma of steaks as a server whisks past me balancing a large tray of food for the party of four sitting behind me. Seems like Lynnwood rolls up the carpet at 10:00 p.m. By then most of the good eating places are closed. … [Read more...] about Cliffhanger, Lynnwood’s Late Night Place of Plenty
Volume 9, Issue #8 - August 2016
The Mission of Mountainside Café
By Ann Jamieson ITWPA Member Photograph by Melanie Acevedo Fresh, locally-sourced food prepared by a Le Cordon Bleu (Orlando) trained chef at affordable prices in a comfortably casual environment defines northwest Connecticut’s Mountainside Café. In order to secure the freshest food, Chef David Gilmore chooses the closest available sources. “Cooking for me is a passion. … [Read more...] about The Mission of Mountainside Café
Albergo Cesari: The Best Hotel for a One-Night Stay in the Eternal City
By Meghan Crawford “Reservation for Crawford.” I handed my passport and credit card to the concierge behind the glossy oak-paneled counter. “Benvenuto, signorina,” he greeted me with a warm smile. While he pulled up my room number and ran my card, I took in the lobby: room keys dangling from pigeonholes lining the rear wall, sleek marble flooring, and a tiny elevator … [Read more...] about Albergo Cesari: The Best Hotel for a One-Night Stay in the Eternal City
TSA and KTN: The New Buzzwords in Travel
By Barbara Hales ITWPA Member With cheaper airline fares rivaling those of 2009, more people are flying this summer. It is projected that there will be over 700 million passengers departing from U.S. airports by the end of the year. (And it may seem that they are all at the terminal the same day as you!) Of course, more people means crowds of travelers clogging the … [Read more...] about TSA and KTN: The New Buzzwords in Travel
Vietnam Cheap Eats: Fill Your Stomach (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner), Your Senses, and Your Camera — All for $5 Total Cost
By Russ Kirk ITWPA Member Yes, you really can feed yourself for $5 total cost for the day. Enjoy three uniquely different, tasty, healthy, filling meals while soaking up the local atmosphere. These are more than just meals. They are rich, cultural, fun experiences begging for your camera. Bunh Can -- breakfast -- $1 (20,000 VND) Look for a large clay wheel with … [Read more...] about Vietnam Cheap Eats: Fill Your Stomach (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner), Your Senses, and Your Camera — All for $5 Total Cost