Dinner at Chin Chin at New York-New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Chin Chin serves Chinese-American favourites in a casual setting inside the casino. The photos include orange beef with green onions and other dishes from the meal.
It’s a convenient option if you’re staying at New York-New York or catching a show there.
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The view from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in May 2022.
The MGM Grand is one of the largest hotels in the world and sits at the southern end of the Strip, at the corner of Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard. The photos show the view south toward Excalibur and the mountains beyond.
From the MGM Grand it’s a short walk to New York-New York and Park MGM, or a quick ride on the Las Vegas Monorail to the middle of the Strip.
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Lunch at Pike Place Chowder in Seattle’s Pike Place Market.
Pike Place Chowder is famous for its award-winning chowders, from classic New England clam to smoked salmon and seafood bisque. A sampler, like the one pictured, is the best way to try several at once.
The original location is tucked away in Post Alley inside the market, and there’s often a line at lunchtime, but it moves quickly.
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Lunch at Sam’s Seaside Cafe on the Oregon coast during a February 2022 trip.
The Oregon coast is known for fresh, simple seafood, and the photos show a plate of steamed clams along with another dish from the meal.
Other stops on this coastal trip included the Pig ‘N Pancake for breakfast and fried cheese curds at the creamery.
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Crab eggs Benedict at the Pig ‘N Pancake, a family-run breakfast restaurant chain on the Oregon coast.
Pig ‘N Pancake has been serving big breakfasts to coast visitors for decades, and putting local Dungeness crab on an eggs Benedict is a great Oregon coast twist on the classic. The photos show the Benedicts and sides from this visit.
It’s a popular stop for breakfast before a day exploring the beaches and coastal towns.
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Fried cheese curds at the creamery during a February 2022 trip to the Oregon coast.
Cheese curds are the fresh, squeaky young form of cheddar, and battered and fried they make a great snack. The photo shows a basket of them with dipping sauce.
The Oregon coast is dairy country, and a creamery stop is a classic part of a coastal road trip.
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Lunch at the Athenian Seafood Restaurant and Bar in Seattle’s Pike Place Market.
The Athenian has been in the market since 1909, making it one of Seattle’s oldest restaurants, and it’s famous for a scene in the film Sleepless in Seattle. Its windows look out over Elliott Bay. The photos show the meal, including fish and chips and a Greek salad.
It’s a classic, unfussy spot for seafood and a view in the middle of the market.
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The view from a new home in Seattle in January 2022, with the Space Needle standing out against the skyline.
The Space Needle was built for the 1962 World’s Fair and is still Seattle’s most recognisable landmark. Not a bad view to wake up to.
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Fish and chips from Ivar’s, the Seattle seafood institution founded by Ivar Haglund in 1938.
Ivar’s is known for its fish and chips, clam chowder and clam strips, served everywhere from its waterfront restaurant, Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54, to fish bars around the region. The photos show the meal, including fish, chips and fried clams.
Eating fish and chips while feeding the seagulls on the waterfront is a classic Seattle experience.
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Lunch at Feast Buffet in Renton, Washington, south of Seattle.
The buffet offers a wide range of dishes across Asian and American stations, including seafood, sushi and grilled items. The photos show some of the plates from this visit.
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