Restaurant Review: El Convento

 
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Driving from Desenzano in northern Italy on the rural road that leads to Lonato proper you’ll find a precious, memory-making restaurant known as El Convento.

Fogbanks in Fort Kent, Maine

 
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This little coffee shop and Euro deli has been open a little over a month. Cinnamon lattes, mocha mint iced coffee, hot open faced ciabatta sandwiches, magazines and internet surfing are a few of the things you’ll find here.

Restaurant Review: Fiddleheads Restaurant in Eagle Lake, Maine

 
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Overlooking beautiful Eagle Lake in northern Maine, this basic down-home diner is open Thursday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.

Restaurant Review: China Garden in Fort Kent, Maine

 
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Small, clean and offering a modest sized lunch buffet, this establishment was recommended by a family member as one of the best buffets in Aroostook County, Maine.

Restaurant Review: Rock’s Family Diner in Fort Kent, Maine

 
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Located on Main Street in Fort Kent, just along the Canadian border is a long standing diner that’s more of a local institution than a restaurant.

Restaurant Review: The Blue Fig in Amman, Jordan

 
Last night, we went out with some fellow expats to a very unique and hip restaurant in Amman . . . The Blue Fig.

Restaurant Review: The Dead Fish Tower

 
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No, I did not get the name wrong. Located in Siem Reap, Cambodia, this open air loft-style Thai restaurant with the unique name has tons of rustic atmosphere, including an alligator farm pen on the way to the restrooms.

Restaurant Review: The River Balcony

 
This restaurant and bar in Battambang, Cambodia is established on the open air upper floor of an historic riverside home. It can be a bit tricky to find, as it’s a fair bit away from the center of town.

Restaurant Review: Wild Jordan Cafe in Amman, Jordan

 
Done in concrete, glass and steel with a modern Zen decor, this place offers commanding city views and a diverse menu with huge portion sizes.

Restaurant Review: Haret Jdoudna - Madaba, Jordan

 
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This restored historic home turned atmosphere-rich ethnic restaurant in Madaba, Jordan is just what the doctor ordered after a long day of sight-seeing.