Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 21 for Drake’s Would You Like a Tour?, 41-city North American arena tour. The Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist announced the tour in advance of his upcoming album release, Nothing Was the Same.

The tour gets underway on Wednesday, September 25 in Portland, OR. Drake recently released the first track, Started From the Bottom, from his upcoming album.  The single has already hit the top 10 on the Billboard 100 and Drake has since released two further songs from forthcoming album, 5AM in Toronto, and Girls Love Beyonce.

The upcoming tour, Nothing Was the Same, comes after Drake’s Grammy award-winning album Take Care, for “Best Rap Album”, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart in 2011.

Joining Drake on tour is R&B star, Miguel. Miguel found success in 2010 with his first hit single, All I Want Is You, which was the same name as his debut album. Sure Thing was another hit from the same album which hit #1 on the Billboard’s Hip-Hop/R&B charts. He was also nominated for a Grammy Award for this release, Kaleidoscope Dream. Miguel has been named as one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People.

Tickets for the Live Nation produced tour go on sale beginning Friday, June 21 at LiveNation.com and Ticketmaster.com.

The world’s top runners demand the top performance gear. It has to be durable, lightweight, and made specifically for runners. The makers at Sundog have been designing sunglasses made specifically for long distance runners. Just released is the new Mach series, part of the Summer 2013 collection by Sundog.

The R&D team at Sundog took a close look at the needs of long distance runners when designing these sunglasses. For example, they nose piece is adjustable for ultimate comfort and it has a special polymer which keeps the glasses in place, especially important when sweating or running in the rain.

The same polymer is also used on the temple tips of the arms, keeping the frames from sliding and bouncing. The lightweight frames are made with a patent resin that allows them to flex to adjust to the shape of the head. This particular style is well suited for people with wider faces.

Marathon runners spend a significant amount of time outdoors and are exposed to UV rays. While sunblock can protect the skin, the eyes also require protection. Again, the R&D team ensured that the lens for the Mach style didn’t just ensure the lens had UV blocking technology, but they also designed the lens so it wraps completely around the face, almost completely protecting the eyes.

Overall the design is sleek and sporty. While these are high performance sunglasses they won’t break the bank. They are actually significantly cheaper compared to other name brands, whose designs are not specifically made for runners. Perhaps it’s time to upgrade your running sunglasses and start getting maximum performance and comfort, just like the pros!

Original Style / Design: ★★★☆☆

Material / Workmanship: ★★★★★

Makes a Statement: ★★★☆☆

Comfort: ★★★★★

Price / Value: ★★★★☆

Overall: ★★★★☆

Photo Credit: Mary Sheridan

Only 15 more weeks! That’s when thousands of runners will be lacing up their runners and heading out to conquer the full and half marathon routes for the 2^nd annual Surrey International World Music Marathon.

Registration is now open for the Sunday, September 29 Surrey International World Music Marathon. The full-loop course (single loop for half marathon and double loop for full marathon), takes participants through multiple residential neighbourhoods and quiet parklands. The course is ideal for trained half and full marathon runners, with undulating hills throughout. Each mile of the course

To officially kick-off the countdown there will be a free family event on Friday, June 21 at Central City Plaza with a special appearance of Trevor Linden.

“We invite all of Surrey to come out and enjoy a fun, family morning of healthy food and great entertainment,” says Marathon Chair Elizabeth Model. North Surrey Lions Club will be serving up whole wheat pancakes and fruit.

Participants of last year’s inaugural race will tell you that this race had the biggest and flashiest finisher bling of any road running race in BC in 2012.

Photo credit: Jay Minter

The mercury is starting to rise and that means it’s time to change running patterns and habits. Hot temperatures are dangerous for endurance sport and marathon runners. Understanding the risks and how to avoid getting into a serious situation, or even worse, death, is important.

Training for a marathon is significantly easy in the cooler months like fall or spring. As the temperatures rise, the body isn’t used to the hot weather and hasn’t been conditioned. This is when marathon runners run into serious complications, such as cramping and heat exhaustion, that can hamper their race time or end up in a medical tent with a DNF. Understanding how to avoid these dangers is important.

It is important to help the body adapt to the significantly warmer temperatures. As muscles and internal organs heat up, blood moves the heat to the skins surface. On the surface, skin begins to sweat, which cools the body back down. In as short as two weeks of training, the body can adapt to the warmer conditions, dramatically improving circulation and sweat capacity.

During this transition time, training runs may need to be shortened or done at a slower pace. More importantly, the body will require a dramatic increase in both water and electrolytes to stay hydrated so your body has the fluids it needs to keep sweating. You may also want to change your training times to earlier in the morning when the temperatures are at the daily low.

Get out and enjoy the summer sunshine and remember to adapt your training program to build your strength and exercise.

From early June through mid July, fresh, local strawberries are plentiful. It’s time to take advantage of the juicy goodness. Strawberry Puree can be used in cocktails, as dessert toppings, and in salad dressings. It’s super easy to make too. Here’s how to make it:

• 1 lb Fresh, Ripe, Local Strawberries
• Juice from a Fresh Lemon
• ½ Cup Sugar

Place strawberries in a large pot. Crush them with a potato masher. Add in fresh lemon juice and sugar. Mix well and let stand for four hours, stirring once every hour. Head mixture until it comes to a full boil. Let it cook at a full roll boil for one minute. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature. Place into a blender and pulse a few times. Pour the mixture through a sieve. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

The vibrant city of Victoria is located at the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Each year, thousands of visitors come to experience the grandeur of the city – from the BC Parliament Buildings and inner harbour, to the cobblestone streets and horse drawn carriage rides. It’s all just steps away from Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites.

With a three diamond CAA/AAA award for hospitality, the Chateau Victoria is a great accommodation choice for visitors to the city. The guest rooms and suites have recently been renovated, making the overnight experience more comfortable and enjoyable. The 66 guest rooms and 110 suites have crisp white linens, energetic floor coverings, and contemporary, dark furniture. The top two floors have eight spacious penthouse suites. Unfortunately the air conditioning in each room is a portable air conditioner, but hey, at least you can try to stay a bit cooler on those hot summer nights.

Whether you live in Victoria or are just visiting, Clives Classic Lounge, located in the lobby level of the Chateau Victoria, is an award-winning traditional mixology bar featuring hand-made classic cocktails. Vista 18 restaurant is located on the 18^th floor and offers stunning views and fine dining options. Guests of the hotel can also order in room service.

Guests are invited to use the pool, hot tub and fitness room on the second floor, and the business centre in the lobby. The hotel offers free WiFi and parking for overnight guests.

For more information, check out the Chateau Victoria website, and for things to do in the Victoria area, visit the Tourism Victoria website.

Guest Room: ★★★★☆

Bedding: ★★★★☆

Towels and Toiletries: ★★★★☆

Restaurants / Amenities: ★★★★☆

Customer Service: ★★★★★

Overall Experience: ★★★★☆

Summer vacation season is here! Make the most of of your upcoming trip by travelling smart and avoid making these costly mistakes that can ruin your vacation.

1. Forget to book the hotel. Ok, so you probably won’t forget to book a hotel, but when you are booking a hotel, make sure you triple check the dates. It sucks when you show up at the front desk and the reservation isn’t until the next day or you haven’t booked enough nights. It can cost an arm and a leg to add extra nights, especially when the front desk knows you have nowhere else to go.
2. Get sick. Nothing sucks more than spending your entire vacation in the washroom because you are sick. Stick to drinking bottled water. Also try taking taking an immunity booster like Emergen-. Yogurt should become your best friend too; it immediately helps with unsettled stomachs and digestion problems, which causes a lot of people grief. Coffee can also upset your body when travelling, so stick to green and herbal teas.
3. Share everything on social media. Even for the most connected people on social media, you need downtime to actually enjoy the place that you are at and what is going on in the moment. If you spend your entire time tweeting, instagramming, Facebooking, and vining, how are you ever going to enjoy your trip? It’s your trip after all, not your followers. Are you just going to go home and look at the tweets and pictures later to see if you had a good time or not? Seriously, put the iPhone down for an hour or two – you’ll survive!
4. Avoid setting expectations with travel companions. Everyone as some point takes a trip with friends and regrets it later. If you are planning to travel with friends, set out the ground rules while planning the vacation. You don’t have to go everywhere together and do all the same things. It should be ok to sleep in, go back to the hotel for a nap, decide to go to the art gallery instead of the museum, or have drinks at the pool instead of going for lunch. It’s your vacation – enjoy it!
5. Party hard. Unless you’re plans are to go on a circuit party vacation where you know you’ll be out late every night, sleeping in the next day and waking up with massive hang-over, it’s advised not to go out drinking and partying every night. There are exceptions. For example, if you’re going to New Orleans or Las Vegas, there should be an expectation that you’re going to be out late and a bit hung over in the morning. For the most part, it’s reasonable to have a couple of drinks, but try to get a good night sleep so you can get out the next day and enjoy the city. It sucks getting home from a vacation and realize that you were too hung over the entire time that you didn’t even get to see any of the local sights or attractions.

If you’ve owned your car for a while and thinking that it’s time for an upgrade, it’s time to take a look at the 2013 Acura ILX. This car has amazing sleek lines, a powerful, fuel-efficient engine, awesome driver features, and an affordable price tag; making it one of the most attractive cars for young, sophisticated, and first-time luxury car buyers.

Under the hood there is an impressive 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine producing 150 horsepower. This is the first year that a hybrid has been available in the ILX model, which features a fuel-efficient 1.5-litre engine and an integrated electric motor.

The exterior of the car shows youthfulness, with a sense of business-professional; something most young professionals are looking for as they are growing in to their careers and starting to move up the corporate ranks. The exterior has great aerodynamic design, with complimenting design details that give it character and movement. The frame is designed for driver stability and safety, providing a fantastic driver experience.

Safety is something that car owners shouldn’t have to worry about, and the Acura ILX has drivers in mind. The car has been built with a patent A.C.E. technology, which means that in a crash the body of the car will take the impact, leaving the passengers inside the cabin safe and secure. Inside there are driver and passenger airbags, and driver stability assist controls to help the driver in the event of an incident on the road.

Driver comfort and satisfaction are the highlights inside the vehicle. The driver can quickly shift through the 6-speed standard transmission in just seconds on an open highway, and get comfortable by opening up the sunroof and letting in the breeze, while cranking up the tunes on the surround-sound stereo.

Canadian drivers will appreciated the heated leather seats come winter, which have electric adjustments and seat memory settings for up to two different drivers. The interior detail is impressive, right down to the silver accent trim and white accent stitching in the leather seats.

While the audio system does have great sound and hands-free connectivity, it lacks BlueTooth integration and simple-to-set-up smartphone connectivity; however, there is a helpful rear back-up camera. It would have been great to have seen a full touch-screen panel with GPS maps and smartphone connectivity, especially for a vehicle geared towards a younger, more sophisticated, on-the-go audience. Oh, and oddly, there’s a CD player – who has CD’s in their cars these days? LOL

Other driver luxuries include push start/stop (keyless) ignition, dual temperature controls, and audio/voice controls on the steering wheel. To add a touch of speed there are awesome sport pedals – vroom vroom!

Wrapping up the entire package is the amazing sound the Acura ILX makes as you take off at a green light, leaving the other cars behind, as the tail pipe turns out a loud, sporty belch of power. Take that!

The Acura ILX starts at just $27,790 and goes up to $34,490; pretty decent for a luxury sports car. Test drive one today at your local Acura dealer – you’ll love it!

Original Style / Design: ★★★★☆

Material / Workmanship: ★★★★☆

Makes a Statement: ★★★★★

Comfort: ★★★★☆

Price / Value: ★★★★★

Overall: ★★★★☆

Diet and exercise go hand-in-hand. Cutting out fats and sugars and eating a well balanced, nutritional diet is to maintaining a healthy weight and working out will help tone your body. But how can you have a sexy, summer body? It comes down to discipline, hard work, and using protein to build strong, sexy muscles.

Working out for one hour a day will help burn calories. Workouts should range from cardio to strength training. Cardio workouts would include running, cycling, swimming and hiking, and strength training ranges from lifting weights at the gym to rowing and cross-fit.

During workouts muscles develop micro tears. This is good. It means that the body has worked hard. At the end of the workout the body immediately begins to repair damaged muscles and tissues. To maximize the workout, it is critically important to fuel the body. Protein is the body’s main building blocks, repairing muscle, bone, skin and other tissues.

Athletes ranging from marathon runners to weight lifters rely on protein because it helps the body recover from intense exercise. Serious athletes drink protein shakes, like Muscle MLK, combined with carbohydrates and fats to refuel post workout.

But you don’t have to be an elite athlete to receive the full benefits of protein post workout. Even if you’re going on a day hike, playing an afternoon baseball game, or going for an evening paddle, protein will help your body repair and build valuable muscle, maximizing your opportunity to develop a strong, sexy, summer body.

For someone who runs twice a week and lifts weights at the gym twice a week, it is recommended to have a daily intake of 0.75 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight. Solid food takes longer to digest and break down, so to get the maximum benefit and deliver protein fastest to the muscles post-workout, it’s recommended to drink a liquid protein immediately. It can take approximately 30 minutes for the protein to reach the muscle after ingestion, so the faster you drink liquid protein, the faster your muscles can repair and grow.

Having protein before bed can also help with repairing muscles while you rest. It’s a good method because protein burns slow and depletes as you sleep. It’s also good to have in the morning because your body needs nourishment after sleeping.

Essentially remember this: you’re spending all this time working out at the gym, being active, and getting in lots of exercise to get your body ready for summer – it’s all a waste unless you have protein immediately after your workout. For people on the go, just pack a bottle of Muscle MLK in your gym bag or car, so you’re fuelling right away. Also eat a well balanced diet throughout the day to efficiently fuel your body for all the fun summer activities you have lined up.

Happy National Strawberry Shortcake Day! Originating from the United Kingdom, Strawberry Shortcake has become a traditional North American spring and summer dessert. Today’s after dinner treat is typically served as sponge cake, topped with strawberries that have marinated in sugar, with dollop of fresh whipped cream. If a liquid dessert is more your style, or you just want to celebrate this national holiday with a cocktail, give this Strawberry Shortcake-tini a try!

• 1 oz Cake Vodka
• 1 oz Strawberry Liqueur
• 1.5 oz Pinnacle Whipped Vodka

Fill a martini shaker half full of ice. Add all ingredients. Shake for 20 seconds, until the outside of the shaker has begun to frost. Pour into a chilled martini glass.

As spring comes to a close next week and the dog days of summer begin, evening cocktails become part of the normal routine. Simple, easy-to-make, and packed full of refreshing flavour, the Grapefruit Rickey is a summer staple. You can feel less guilt on your summer diet with this cocktail because it’s not packed with sugar calories.

• 1.5 oz Vodka
• 1 oz Grapefruit Juice
• ½ oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
• ½ oz St. Germaine

Pour all ingredients into a martini shaker half full of ice. Shake for 20 seconds, until the shaker begins to frost. Pour into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a slice of fresh grapefruit. For an additional grapefruit punch, add a few drops of grapefruit bitters.

When your travel adventures take you to Atlanta, Georgia, a good, hearty, home cooked meal is always appreciated. But with so many restaurant choices, it’s almost impossible to figure out where to go. Here’s some good travel advice; go where the locals love to dine, at 4^th and Swift in Atlanta’s Midtown district.

Originally built as the Old Fourth Ward, the location is the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King. That has some cache right there! Over the years the property has found itself through a number of transitions, and in its current state, owner and chef Jay Swift has turned it in to one of Atlanta’s best dining locations.

Start off the experience at the large wood plank bar with a cocktail. Mixology is taken very seriously, with both traditional and hand-crafted, original cocktails.

Chef Swift’s team of culinary artists has created a menu using top quality, fresh ingredients, which offer incredible flavours to burst from each dish. The selection is incredible, but they don’t make it easy. There are four different menus to order off of; Market, Tasting, Seasonal and Daily Feature. Just know that you can order any dish, in any order, off any menu. This is when you’ll want to become great friends with your server to they can help interpret the overly complicated menu for you, so you can figure out what you want to have for an appetizer versus an entrée.

The menus are updated daily based on the seasonal meats and produce available. There’s everything from artisan cheese plates to veal. For a land-locked city, the menu has an odd amount of fresh and salt water fish choices; if you’re going to an inland city, stick to land animals, right? Salads and vegetables are all great choices, especially if you’re looking for a vegetarian option.

Food Quality: ★★★★☆

Originality: ★★★★☆

Customer Service: ★★★★☆

Atmosphere: ★★★★☆

Beverage Selection: ★★★★★

Price / Value: ★★★★☆

Overall: ★★★★☆

There are so many great things that happen in the gay community – from volunteering and activism, to fundraising events and raising awareness. There’s no shortage of all the good work that happens on a daily basis. But as the gay community grows, we need to continue to celebrate and respect our diversity. Here’s the list of 10 things gay men need to stop doing:

1. Denoting queens. Drag Queens are the cornerstone of every gay community.
2. Describe yourself as “straight acting”. Don’t disrespect the gay community and pretend to be someone you are not or try to denounce being gay.
3. Trying to conform to the stereotypical gay man. Just be yourself.
4. Trying to be more “masculine”. Gay isn’t about being masculine or feminine, it’s about being you!
5. Use Grindr on multiple devices. If someone didn’t message you back, or blocked you on one device, take a hint. You’re not going to increase you chances by having multiple profiles. Besides, it’s a bit awkward for everyone when they see multiple pictures of you in a row. Are you self-obsessed, desperate, or just can’t find enough hook-ups?
6. Asking “are you clean”? Yes, I took a shower this morning after the gym and will have another before going out tonight. I think what you are asking is if I am HIV negative. If that’s what you really want to know, just say it. “What is your HIV status?” It’s the correct way to ask people and no misinterpretations.
7. Saying things are “too gay”. What the hell does that mean?
8. Fake tanning. It’s awkward to wake up in someone else’s bed having an imprint of your body stained on their 300 thread count sheets.
9. Hating other gay men. C’mon, it’s taken decades to get this far in equality… we don’t need to start hating amongst ourselves! That’s taking a step backwards.
10. Hating yourself. Love who you are and enjoy being you! You’re part of a strong, diverse community.

Are you struggling with a unique and creative ideas to surprise your dad this Father’s Day? While cooking on the barbecue is the tradition for most dad’s on Father’s Day, this year the trends is to have a backyard “rock” party. It’s a fun and more exciting way preparing Father’s Day dinner and will get your dad excited.

Instead of cooking just a regular old steak on the barbecue, the hot rock method uses a hot rock surface to cook the meat. Start by getting a clean slate, ceramic, marble or even river rock, either naturally or a small sample piece from your local kitchen counter supply store. Clean the stone surface, then heat the rock on an outdoor grill or oven until it reaches 500 degrees. Place the food on to the hot cooking surface until it’s prepared to your liking.

While you’re rocking the sizzling steak on the hot rock, make it a real party and grab a bottle of Red Rock Malbec, one of the top-selling premium California Malbec’s in Canada. This medium bodied fruit-forward wine is a blend of petit syrah and cab sav. It’s available at liquor stores across Canada starting at just $16.99.

Happy grilling and Happy Father’s Day!

It’s been five years since the Nine In Nails released their last new album, but over the past year, Trent Reznor has been working in secrecy with Atticus Ross and Alan Moulder to put together the bands new full-length album, Hesitation Marks.

The new album, set to be released on September 3 is now available for pre-order on iTunes and features the lead single, Came Back Haunted, which was just released last week on iTunes.

To celebrate the launch of the new album, the group also announced a fall North American tour, Nine Inch Nails: Tension 2013.

“Tension picks up where Lights in the Sky left off.  This is the full-on NIN live experience realized as we never could before,” said Reznor. The tour through 30 cities kicks off on September 28 in St. Paul, MN, and includes five Canadian cities, including Vancouver, BC.  Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday, June 14 through Live Nation. Fans who register at www.nin.com will receive exclusive first access to tickets before they go on sale to the general public.

Etiquette is important for runners on race day. Even experienced runners sometimes need a little reminder. Here are 10 quick tips for race day:

1. Read and respect the race rules.
2. Be on time and be at the start line in your designated corral 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
3. Pin your number to the front of your shirt. Do not allow anyone else to run in your place.
4. Slower runners must stay to the right and not block other runners who are passing on the left.
5. If you need to slow down or stop to walk, move to the right hand side, raise your arm, and call out that you are going to slow down or walk.
6. At aid stations, move off to the side, out of the way of incoming runners. Runners who are not stopping should stay towards the center.
7. Respect private property and use toilets provided by the race organizers.
8. If someone is injured on the course, ask if they need assistance and notify a race volunteer.
9. Smile and wave to volunteers and thank them as you pass by.
10. Do not stop directly at the finish line. As soon as you cross the finish line, clear the finish area as quickly as possible to reduce congestion for other runners finishing the race.

There’s little wonder why the Houston Museum of Natural Science is one of the most visited museums in the United States; it’s jam-packed full of amazing artifacts, objects and treasures. The collection spans across multiple exhibit halls on four levels.

The highlight of the museum is the paleontology hall. It is the length of an entire football. The collection starts from the beginning of time on earth right through to the evolution of man. The highlights are the 450 dinosaur fossils and casts that have been assembled to create dramatic displays recreating life-like scenes from the extinct era. It’s one of the most respected paleo halls in the world.

The Gem Vault is home to 450 precious crystal specimens, including some of the world’s rarest finds. The highlight is a 2,000 carat blue topaz crystal. The exhibit features exquisite, custom-made jewelry made with the highest quality and rare gemstones.

Through the end of 2013, the museum is home to more than 350 objects made my Faberge, including a fabulous diamond trellis imperial egg and one of the special Kelch eggs.

Visitors could easily spend an entire day wandering through the exhibits and showcase halls because there is so much to see. Plan to spend at least a few hours. The best days to visit are Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday’s.

To get the best deal on the Houston Museum of Natural Science, purchase a Houston CityPass and save up to 46% on admission to Houston’s top attractions, including the Museum of Fine Arts and the Downtown Aquarium.

For more information on things to do in Houston, visit the Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau website.

Coffee drinkers have this perception that tea is for the weak. No, not true. Tea is amazing. Tea can help cleanse the body, lift your spirits, give you energy, and can make a hell of a great cocktail!

There are five basic types of teas; black, green, white, oolong, or herbal. Each type can be blended different to give it different flavours or benefits.  Preparing the perfect pot of tea is key to releasing the full aroma, taste and benefits.

Tea is also a great way to relax and catch-up with friends. Better yet, host a tea party and get a group of people together for an afternoon of fun.

While tea is blended around the world, there are some great teas being made in British Columbia, including MOTEAS in Kelowna. MOTEAS are a premium bagged tea made with organic and fair trade certified tea ingredients.

LA Pride is just a week away. West Hollywood’s Santa Monica Boulevard will be crowded with people going to the LA Pride festival, the pride parade, and various other parties and events throughout the three day celebration. Chances are if you’re at LA Pride you’ll be stopping in at Kitchen 24 for brunch, a light snack, dinner, or a late-night feast. One of the most popular items on their drink menu is the Strawberry Fields cocktail. This version is slight twist off the Kitchen 24 version, made with original Pinnacle Vodka. Both are really refreshing  on a hot spring day. Happy LA Pride!

• 2oz Pinnacle Vodka
• 1oz Strawberry Liquor
• Lemonade

Fill a cocktail glass full of ice. Pour in Pinnacle vodka and strawberry liquor. Top with lemonade and garnish with a slide of fresh lemon.

The culinary scene in Houston is thriving! It’s not all about giant 16oz steaks and potatoes. In fact, Houston has a diverse range of culinary adventures to choose from. For gay men, Sunday Brunch is a tradition. One of Houston’s newest restaurants, Triniti, has one of the best brunches in the city.

Owner and executive chef, Ryan Hildebrand, had a vision to create a dream team of top chefs that could put out a myriad of flavours from sweet to savory, with a fine selection of handcrafted cocktails to compliment any meal. Ryan and his team of chefs go to work each day to prepare a variety of lip-smacking, palette tingling creations.

Of course it wouldn’t be brunch without pitchers of mimosas and Sunday sipping cocktails to go around.

Triniti focuses on new twists of traditional American fare. The brunch menu has everything from healthy choices like Greek yogurt and granola, to homemade pastries, breads and muffins baked fresh daily. Local ingredients are used to make many of the dishes, including the vegetable quiche with greens and brie. The Monkey Bread French Toast is amazing and at least one person at the table needs to order it to share. Whatever you choose, it’s sure to be made fresh, right to order, and have you leaving satisfied.

The open-concept restaurant is very simplistic in design. Wood, metal and concrete compliment each other, while natural light and beautiful chandeliers give the space warmth and character. Guests have the option for dining indoors or on the spacious outdoor patio.

Food Quality: ★★★★★

Originality: ★★★☆☆

Customer Service: ★★★★☆

Atmosphere: ★★★★☆

Beverage Selection: ★★★★☆

Price / Value: ★★★★☆

Overall: ★★★★☆