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There are some things that the residents of Seattle can’t do without. Coffee is one of them, and great food is another. While they take great pride in the Starbucks chain starting from their domain, there are quite a number of restaurants that are up there in their list of favorites. Dining at a Seattle restaurant is as much a pleasure as sipping a hot cuppa at Starbucks.

You’ll see an eclectic mix of cuisines figuring in the top picks of Seattle food joints. It’s quite an indication of the city’s love for variety. The 58-year-old Canlis Restaurant gives every new restaurant a stiff competition in terms of quality and service. It’s been there ever since anyone can remember. Probably, it’s only next to Starbucks in being synonymous with the city.

Among the best Seattle Restaurants , you’ll spot couple of sushi joints, a Korean restaurant, more than a handful of inexpensive American steak places, seafood, and the exclusive tapas plates of savory Spanish dishes at Tango. Not a bad array for a city that’s just known for its coffee, and being the ‘Gateway to Alaska’. If you decide to venture on an Alaskan cruise, stop by at Seattle’s famous food joints. There’s no better way to start a holiday.

Arizona has taken over Nevada as the fastest growing state in terms of population. It must have quite a number of bellies to feed then. However, some of its major cities seem quite well equipped to do that. Take a look at Mesa, its third largest city; it exudes an assortment of eating joints for hungry citizens and exhausted travelers. The heat must be pushing most travelers into Mesa restaurants invariably.

If you’re a stickler for pizzas to gulp down with chilled beer, drop into Nello’s Pizza. Locals claim they have the best pizzas you’d find in the whole of Arizona. You’ll also find some good tummy fillers like steak and chicken wings at the Texas Roadhouse, Eggington’s TC and Blue Adobe Grille. But Siam Orchid has been rated as the best restaurant in Mesa . It’s a Thai place; and who doesn’t love Thai? You’ll find some great restaurants serving sushi and the neighborhood specialty Mexican too.

While you’re braving the hot breeze and dry deserts of Arizona, halt at Mesa for some much-needed refreshments.

Davie is one of the famous towns of Florida, which is the fourth most populous states of United States. Though originally known as Zona the town got its current name after a developer, Randolph P. Davie. The town of Davie is quite popular because of its ‘western’ touch in everything, which makes it different from other towns of Florida. This may be because it was founded by settlers comprising of ranchers and herdsmen. So don’t get surprised if you see men on horseback in the town of Davie, as most of the people own horses.

Davie is home to some great restaurants that offers a wide selection of dining choices. Each and every Davie restaurant serves luscious and lip-smacking dishes reflecting its diverse ethnicity which includes Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian and Portuguese. Some of the popular restaurants in Davie are Tower Pizza & Restaurant, Bennigan’s, Pink Buddha Chinese Restaurant and Chicken Kitchen for Pizza, Hamburgers, Chinese and American cuisines respectively. Let’s check out some of the important features of these restaurants.

Bennigan’s is a family restaurant with a special menu for kids. It serves classic American cuisine with a touch of Irish flavor. The atmosphere is Irish and the popular dishes include Irish Haystack (battered and fried red onions), Calamari, Wings and Caribbean Crab Cakes.

Pink Buddha Chinese Restaurant is a must go restaurant for delicious Chinese food. The noodles that they serve are prepared by them. Their specialty is, you guessed right, Dim Sum.

Chicken Kitchen is an American restaurant with a great atmosphere and friendly staff. As the name itself suggests, it doles out different varieties and flavors of chicken dishes.

Tower Pizza & Restaurant is a nice local restaurant with comfortable atmosphere and good service. It is a kid friendly restaurant and has enough parking area.

So whenever you are in Davie don’t forget to visit any of these Davie restaurant .

Bellevue- sounds quite like Belle View, which means ‘a beautiful view’. Does it really signify that? We wouldn’t know, and even if it doesn’t, it’s utterly apt for the pretty city. Cocooned in the suburb of Seattle, Bellevue has some delightful eateries to hop into for a sizzling grub, especially during freezing winters.

Sushi/ Japanese seem to be the city’s favorite, since popular Sushi spots grab the limelight in some of the finest Bellevue restaurants. I Love Sushi and Sushi Land Marinepolis are couple of them. You’ll get some piping hot curries and herbed bread at exotic looking Indian restaurants like Mayuri Indian Cuisine, Moghul Palace India Cuisine and Chutneys.

It’s Dixie’s BBQ that’s however been rated as the best restaurant in Bellevue. No guesses about what it specializes in. It appears to be unsurpassed in its league really. You don’t spot another barbecue joint among the top ranking restaurants. Bellevue chefs also appear to entice people with seafood. It’s obvious that the locals love the seafood here. Tap House Grill and Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar are must for seafood lovers.

A patriot can head towards all-American joints like Joey’s Restaurant, Cheesecake Factory the, and Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. Nothing like a steak to give you the sense of fulfillment; is there? As for Bellevue breakfast, it must be had at Chace’s Pancake Corral. Those warm pancakes with maple syrup just melt in your mouth. If you don’t fancy a sweet breakfast, taste the omelets at Denny’s. It is complete protein-filled breakfast for you, with as many variations as you can conceive of.

You say too many places to try out? But really, no one wants to rush out of Bellevue, especially during the annual crafts exhibition, and more so, with pleading kids asking to go to the humongous doll showroom.

If you have already planned a visit to California’s Great America Green Park, Central Park and Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara, then revisit your plan and also include some of the best Santa Clara restaurants where you can eat well and make your visit more fun.

Dining is a wonderful experience, especially in Birk's Restaurant, Tarragon Restaurant, Kobe Japanese Restaurant, Dishdash Restaurant, Pedro’s Restaurant and Cantina, Parcel 104, Fiorillo’s Restaurant, La Paloma Mexican Restaurant, Bombay Garden and Vesuvio Restaurant.

The Santa Clara restaurants mentioned above are a few restaurants catering to a variety of tastes from American to Asian, so go ahead and have a bite and enjoy!

Apart from exploring new destinations, what is it about traveling that you enjoy? Trying different kinds of food? If eating out is something you’re fond of, here’s a bit of info for you. Wherever you go, an online restaurant guide is an easy way to find local restaurants that have a promising menu to offer.

Well, then how would you know if the restaurant you’ve chosen has good quality food, serves affably and offers a pleasing ambience? Local restaurant reviews can tell you that as well. They can be found in almost every restaurant guide on the internet. So, the next time you travel, remember, a restaurants directory on the internet can help you choose the best one in town, to pamper your appetite!

Want to go round the globe to explore different cultures? Then pack up to tour the world at Brooklyn! Don’t be surprised. For that’s how much this borough of NY has got to offer. Not only in terms of its diverse cultures, but also in the choice of food, Brooklyn has a rich variety to explore. Almost every international tourist will find a taste of home in the restaurants in Brooklyn .

While enjoying the art, music and languages of different countries within the borough, you can also treat your appetite with Asian, South and Central American, Pakistani, Indian, European, Middle Eastern or Caribbean food. When it comes to restaurants , Brooklyn NY can never let you down. ‘There’s so much to see and so much to taste, there’s hardly any time, for you to waste’. Come, experience the world in Brooklyn!