Multi-tasking is the bane of modern existence, fracturing the awareness that meaningful, productive experiences require. Yet I feel pressured to lie at job interviews and say that I madly adore multi-tasking. Yes, Mr. Interviewer, multi-tasking is a rush that makes me feel ALIVE ALIVE ALIVE. Drooling, he gives me the job. Then I secretly indulge [...]
Restaurant Eve 110 South Pitt Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703.706.0450 http://www.restauranteve.com Nestled one block off of King St. in the heart of Olde Towne Alexandria, Restaurant Eve once again proved why it remains at the top of my favorite restaurant “short list.” Dining at Restaurant Eve is truly a complete sensory experience, with exquisite, yet [...]
Bellagio Resort & Casino 3600 S. Las Vegas, Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109 Phone: (702) 693-8300 http://www.lightgroup.com/dining/yellowtail-sushi-bar-restaurant-las-vegas Advantageously situated in the center of the Bellagio’s water-show ‘lake,’ Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar summarizes much of the Las Vegas experience; glamorous visuals with moderately interesting substance underneath. The visuals are in the form of a stunning view of the Las Vegas strip, which offers [...]
I freely admit to a long-time fear of beets. Growing up, I would sooner have eaten pot roast (yuck!) than consume anything even remotely resembling such a weird-looking root vegetable. While my dislike of pot roast has not altered with time, my opinion of root vegetables in general (and beets in particular) has. Beet greens [...]
