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    Portage Tap House

    We had dinner at this restaurant after hiking up Saddleback mountain. The area is a popular skiing location, so when you go there in the off-season it is hard to find a restaurant…

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    Burger 25

    Occasionally our family gets a craving for some American food. This place had a very good reputation for their hamburgers and fries, so we gave it a try. The restaurant is located in Tom’s…

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    Bellvale Farms Creamery

    Looking at the reviews, this is a well-reviewed ice cream store. The name includes the word creamery, it evokes an image of a company that does everything along the ice cream-making process from…

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    Black Seed Bagels

    This is a bagel shop I’ve always wanted to visit. It’s not NY style, but a Montreal-influenced NY-style bagel shop, the first of its kind. People who make bread may understand, but this…

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    Earthbound Farm’s Farm Stand

    This isn’t a restaurant, but I still think it is worth reporting on. This was a place our family loved. You can buy organic fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Also, the wide grounds were…

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    Tartine Bakery

    If you love bread, you’ve probably heard of this place before. The bakery has made the list of places to go at least once before you die for its exquisite bread and pastries.…

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    Fabrique Bakery

    If you want to eat Scandinavian bread in NYC, here is the place! A lot of people say this, but I went here for the sourdough. I had my first taste of delicious…

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    Flying Fish Grill

    If you like fish, and Japanese food, then I recommend this place. I believe the owner/chef is Japanese. The store itself elicits imagery of ancient Japan. Located at the end of Carmel Plaza, you can…