Blueberry Hill Las Vegas Review: 24-Hour Breakfast Off the Strip

The colorful Irish Eggs Benedict

Breakfast in Las Vegas usually involves expensive hotel buffets or long waits at trendy spots. Blueberry Hill Family Restaurant on Flamingo Road offers a third option: classic, scratch-made comfort food just two miles off the Strip. This family-owned diner has been a local staple since 1987. While they have four locations in the valley, this …

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Rise & Shine Las Vegas Review: Breakfast Near Red Rock Canyon

The colorful Ham-N-Eggs Benedict

Living in Southern California, I have visited Las Vegas more times than I can count. I have been coming to this city in the desert for over 30 years. Surprisingly, after all these years, I have never visited Red Rock Canyon, until now. Though located only 15 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip, Red …

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The Egg & I Las Vegas Review: Affordable Breakfast Off the Strip

The Green Chili Hash with a side of potatoes and sourdough bread

The Egg & I, and their sister restaurant Egg Works, is a local chain of breakfast restaurants located across the Las Vegas Valley. This isn’t your typical high-end brunch spot you might find along the Las Vegas Strip such as Mon Ami Gabi at Paris or Bouchon at The Venetian. You won’t find champagne or …

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Sam’s No. 3: Iconic downtown Denver diner dating back to 1927

The iconic Sam's No. 3 located on 15th and Curtis in downtown Denver

In 1927, Greek immigrant Sam Armatas opened the first Sam’s No. 3 diner in downtown Denver on 15th and Curtis. While this location closed many years ago, Sam’s legacy lives on. In 1998, Sam’s son and grandson reopened Sam’s No. 3 just east of downtown Aurora. The downtown location opened in 2003, just across the …

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Steuben’s Uptown Review: Brunch and American Classics in Denver

The colorful Monte Cristo at Steuben's Uptown

Steuben’s Uptown has long been at the top of my must-eat restaurants in Denver for quite a while now. This retro American diner is well known for its regional American classics ranging from Maine lobster rolls to chicken & waffles. Established in 2006, Steuben’s now has two locations in Denver, one in Uptown and another …

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Creekside American Bistro Sedona Review: Breakfast with Red Rock Views

Shrimp & Grits

Creekside American Bistro located in Sedona, Arizona is a popular restaurant overlooking Sedona’s Oak Creek and famous red rocks. The restaurant is well known with both locals and tourists for its unique and seasonally changing menu featuring locally sourced ingredients. Whether you visit for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you will find a unique and delicious …

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Coffee Pot Restaurant Sedona Review: 101 Omelettes and Affordable Breakfast

The massive Huevos Rancheros, Coffee Pot Restaurant, Sedona, Arizona

The Coffee Pot Restaurant, located in Sedona, Arizona, is a family-owned restaurant with a 30-year history of serving its community. This institution of Sedona, and local favorite, is today not only popular with locals but with tourists looking for a delicious yet inexpensive breakfast or lunch option. And in a city as expensive as Sedona, …

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Milkbar Tomasza Krakow Review: Affordable Polish Milk Bar

If you are hungry, go for the Irish Breakfast

Located in Kraków’s Old Town is Milkbar Tomasza, a modern interpretation of a Soviet-style milk bar, or cafeteria found across Poland. The ubiquitous milk bar or bar mleczny served poor citizens cheap meals. Dishes included dairy products, traditional Polish dishes, and pierogi (dumplings). After World War I, these self-service milk bars started appearing nationwide. Many …

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Australia Dairy Company Hong Kong Review: Famous Scrambled Eggs

Breakfast Set, Australia Dairy Company, Hong Kong

Dim sum, roast goose, and wonton noodles are the kings of Hong Kong cuisine. But what if I told you to add scrambled eggs to that list?Ask any local for their favorite Hong Kong-style breakfast (cha chaan teng) and odds are their answer will be Australia Dairy Company. I have to agree with them. Since …

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