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Author Archives: Kiki
New Orleans: Deanies
Frank and Barbara Chifici founded Deanie’s Seafood Market and Restaurant, which is now run by their kids. The family included farmers, cooks, and purveyors. They have three different locations, but our hotel was right across the street from the French … Continue reading
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New Orleans Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
Wednesday morning we ordered room service, which was OK, but just OK in a food city like New Orleans. We met up with Anne, who has been my best friend since our teen years, and her husband Ed, who I’ve … Continue reading
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New Orleans 2024: Acme
Tuesday night Bob and I headed out to Iberville to hit Acme, and immediately everything reminds me of Pirates of the Caribbean. Acme and Felix’s face each other and are both Oyster joints with creole food. There is a Pat … Continue reading
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New Orleans Vow Renewal, Hyatt Centric
It has been 20 years since we got married in New Orleans. We are back for a vow renewal. Galatoires has purchased the balcony where we got married and wanted over 4k for an event. So, we are holding the … Continue reading
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The Trouble with Swai
My only problem with Acme in New Orleans is that they stopped serving catfish and started serving swai instead, as have many spots around New Orleans (In LA they often use it for fish and chips). You will notice on … Continue reading
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Copenhagen: “Sporvejen” The Burger Bar of the City
The burger bar of the city “Sporvejen” is a cute little diner opened in 1975. Two old city trams were disassembled and used to fashion the charming interior. But it was a gorgeous night when I visited, so the inside … Continue reading
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Copenhagen: Smorresbrod at Cafe GL. Torv.
We were very close to a place I had picked out for smorresbrod. I usually make a map of all the recommended restaurants and interesting places, then kind of wander without a strict schedule. If we get peckish I look … Continue reading
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Copenhagen: Skt Petri and its Environs
The buffet breakfast was unrivaled. There was even an entire section devoted to vegan offerings. And my favorite, a full English fry-up as well as the usual granola/meusli bar After breakfast, we wandered around the neighborhood checking out the architecture … Continue reading
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Copenhagen: Skt Petri Hotel
Bridin had a connection and got us rooms at a gorgeous 5-star hotel called Skt Petri (Saint Peter). It was well-located a block from the train, two blocks from a food hall, and with a walkable neighborhood of shops and … Continue reading
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Lithuania: Hill of Crosses
I’ve been curious about the Hill of Crosses ever since our first trip to the Baltic, but this is the first time Bridin suggested we go. There is an expensive parking lot with a gift shop. It’s kind of a … Continue reading
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Lithuania Bound: Rucava, pop. 495
We went on an overnight trip to Lithuania, and on the way we stopped in a little Latvian town called Rucava . The visitor center was located in an old mill that Bob’s grandfather used to own. It’s cool that … Continue reading
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Liepaja: Wandering Solo and Thrifting
That little shop in the market whet my appetite for some thrifting and I found several places within walking distance. I like taking pics of the buildings as I wander. I felt very safe just creeping down empty lanes and … Continue reading
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Liepaja: A Relaxing Day
Monday Morning, I wandered over to the pharmacy to pick up a few things. I had to get something for mosquito bites and Bob wanted baby aspirin. I used my finely honed mime skills and semi-literate translation app. We were … Continue reading
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Liepaja: To Market, to Market
We had a lovely day visiting the outdoor market, then hit the grocery store, which I always find fascinating. Just like last year, there were huge jars of chanterelles for 4 Euro, and this year they had boletus. The mushroom … Continue reading
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The Postman’s House in Liepaja: Oh, Balls!
Bob’s favorite restaurant in Liepaja is Patnieka Maja, which translates to “Postman’s House.” It makes us joke about Dr Zhivago and a mime-type joke of “past-your-neck” like “past-your-eyes milk.”Located in the center of a park, the old house has lots … Continue reading
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