LWD :: The Ordinarie

The quick and dirty: OG literary vibe Splendiferously crafted cocktails A satisfying menu Checks the box for date night, drinks with friends, and celebratory meals …

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Best of Dianderthal 2018 :: Brunches and Experiences

Time for more Best Of 2018. This time, we check out my favorite brunches and general adventures from the year. Oh, and a 2018 video …

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Best of Dianderthal 2018 :: Hotels, Drinks, and Dishes

You’ve asked for it. [Not really.] You waited for it. [In my dreams.] It’s here! [That much is true.] The first installment of the Best …

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Have Pumpkin Soup, Will Travel :: St. Francis in Phoenix

Get to Phoenix, quick. Really. Book a flight and head to the middle of town to get the most amazing pumpkin soup you’ve ever had …

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Best of Dianderthal 2017 :: Honorable Mentions List #2

What a year 2017 was! So much of a year that I have yet another list of honorable mentions ahead of my Dianderthal Top 10 …

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Burger Quest :: Mighty Kitchen & Others

[CLOSED] I admit it. I’ve eaten a lot of burgers this past year, and without ranking them on my Burger Quest list. Truth is…I forgot! …

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Best of Dianderthal 2017 :: Honorable Mentions List #1

Despite the departure of my beloved President Obama (and the chaos and madness brought about by a new administration), I (Dianderthal) managed to have quite …

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