Tales of a Technogypsie

The Diner* 4405 Fort Jackson Blvd * Columbia, SC 29209 * (803) 661-7676 * http://www.thedinercolumbia.com/ * http://www.facebook.com/TheDinerColumbiaSC * Just off the beaten path outside Gate 1 of Fort Jackson is a nice friendly little artsy diner plainly labelled after its namesake. They are after the classic American diner experience and image, open for breakfast, lunch, [...]

Rander’s Sail Club Cafe* Toldbodgade 14 * 8930 Randers NØ * Denmark * http://www.randerssejlklub.dk/ * A roadstop visit to this fine little marina cafe/bar/restaurant while visiting a good friend I met while sailing in Australia. Friendly service, good food, and good booze. A wide variety of loose-leaf teas to wet your whistle, as well as [...]

Guy Fawke’s Inn* http://www.gfyork.com/ * York, England * In the heart of York lies a little hole-in-the-wall now inhabited by a pub and inn commemorating the exact spot where Guy Fawke’s was born. Infamous for “Remember, remember, the 5th of November, gunpowder treason and plot …”, Guy Fawkes was notoriously known for his 1605 attempt [...]

Little Ass Burrito * 32-A Dawson Street (formerly: 1 Upper Rathmines Rd * Dublin, Ireland * 6 * (01) 4062614 * www.littleass.ie * Mon-Thu, Sun 11:00 – 22:00 * Fri-Sat 11:00 – 4:00 * Billing themselves as “tex mex” this fine restaurant has never disappointed. As I’m more the fan of Mexican fare than “Tex [...]

Burritos and Blues* 2 Wexford street * 2 Dublin, Ireland * http://burritos.ie/ * http://www.facebook.com/pages/Burritos-and-Blues/ * Phone +353 14254022 * As a recent transplant to Dublin, Ireland from America’s Southwest, one of the culinary facets i miss the most from the move is the lack of good Mexican food. But through my wanderings I’ve stumbled upon [...]

Hasmis Kebabs Turkish Kitchen* 11-13 East Row * Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * 2601 * 02 6249 7783 * We popped into this hole-in-the-wall quick Turkish cuisine spot near the Phoenix for some lunch fare. While the service was average, the food wasn’t anything to write home about. All three of us felt the [...]

Bytes Cafe* Canberra YHA * 7 Akuna Street * Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * http://www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/canberra/canberra-city/ * (+612) 6248 9155 * Facebook Page * If you’re looking for a deep in the heart of Canberra breakfast spot that is a little hidden gem, try to Canberra YHA’s “Bytes Cafe” for a economically affordable and delicious [...]

The Fish Shack* 87/105 Petrie Plaza Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * 2601 * (02) 6248 5885 * As I was on my way to see “Thor”, i was hungry for a quick and affordable dinner, so I settled for the “Fish Shack” across from the theater … and i was very impressed with the [...]

Asian Cafe* Melbourne Building 32 West Row * City * Canberra, * 2601 * Australia Capital Territory, Australia * (02) 6262 6233 * Hungry from running around between the museums and sights in Canberra, I eagerly went for some Asian cuisine at the Asian cafe in the Melbourne building just across from the Canberra Museum [...]

Taylors Fish n’ Chips * http://www.wickedweekends.com.au/areas/nsw/south_coast/narooma/taylors/seafood_cafe.htm * Phone: (02) 4476 2127 * 12B Riverside Drive * Narooma New South Wales, Australia Coming from landlocked Colorado I was pretty excited with my adventure to Australia, especially driving with a friend along the coast. Of course! what would the salty sea air, beautiful sand beaches, and exotic [...]

Lentil as Anything restaurant , Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. April 15, 2011. Lentil as Anything * www.lentilasanything.com/ * Abbotsford Convent * 9 am – 9 pm except mondays noon – 9 pm * (03) 9419 6444 * 1 St. Heliers Street, Abbotsford, Victoria 3067 * A most excellent dining experience after a day of sightseeing around [...]

Down to Earth Cafe * 308 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North * Melbourne, Victoria, Australia * 3068 * http://www.facebook.com/pages/Down-to-Earth-Coffee-and-Tea-House/ * A pleasant little outdoor/indoor cafe in a Melbourne neighbourhood serving snacks, desserts, and light meals with tea and coffee. Pleasant service and nice surroundings, this cafe aims to please. They also whip up a great chai [...]

The Local * http://thelocal.com.au/MEL/ * The Local Taphouse * 184 Carlisle Street, St Kilda * Melbourne, Victoria, Australia * Tel. 9537 2633 * Nestled in the heart of St. Kilda lies a friendly pub with dark wooden floors and walls, dark green lamps, couches, tables, and a sociable cosy relaxed atmosphere. It is here that [...]

Pie Face * Melbourne, Victoria, Australia * www.pieface.com.au * A great little hole-in-the-wall chain counter/restaurant with fast service dishing out pies for Australians since 2003. First founded in Sydney, “Pie face” greets its hungry customers with a happy face on the pie crust face filled like a pot pie with yummy delicious veggies and/or meats. [...]

US Thai Cafe5228 W 25th Ave * Edgewater, CO 80214 * (303) 233-3345 * http://www.usthaicafe.com/ A nice little hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Edgewater that serves some decent thai food. We had a variety of dishes, and while a big fan of peanut sauce can’t say they have the best, but I was pleased with the dishes [...]

Cafe Brazil * Marina Del Mar * 11736 West Washington Boulevard * Los Angeles, CA 90066 * (310) 391-1216 * http://www.cafe-brasil.com/ * A great little hole in the wall cafe, with atmosphere and food divine. It is a little more pricey than others for the portions, but of high quality and taste. Not too crowded [...]

Mediterranean Platter & Chai Agia Sophia* http://www.agiasophiacoffeeshop.com/ * 2902 W Colorado Avenue * Colorado Springs, CO 80904 * (719) 632-3322 * A great little coffee shop and reading library right off of Colorado Avenue in historical Old Colorado City of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Old world charm with a great cup of Joe and spiritual benedictine [...]

Mitaki* 630 W 6th St # 110 * Los Angeles, California * 90017-3254 * http://www.mitakirestaurants.net/ * (213) 482-4812 * A fast, delicious, Japanese restaurant in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. Named after the famous temple on Mount Mitaki, it means “three waterfalls”. The owners chose the name to give their customers a sense of [...]

Dv8 515 Davie Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 1N3 A underground-styled hang out joint popular amongst the hip Vancouverite scene. Good food, slow service, but an excellent place to hang out if you are interested in hanging out. Comes with an art gallery which changes every week or two displaying some of Vancouver’s best alternative [...]

Hamburger Mary’s Diner 1202 Davie StreetVancouver, British Columbia V6E 1N3 Rated: **** 1/2 (Review by Leaf McGowan, 11/5/01): “An excellent restaurant with organic meat entries. Right in the heart of Davie street village (gay district of Vancouver), this hamburger joint has a warm and welcoming staff and excellent service. A fabulous burger joint with fresh [...]

Marrakech Cafe * 2286 South Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80222 * (303) 759-3611 * A large fancy Lebanese and Middle Eastern restaurant just south of downtown Denver. The food is delicious and good service. I had the Lamb curry and it was quite nice. Hummus was tasty as was the salad. The waittress was friendly [...]

Sushi Ring * 1861 South Nevada Avenue * Colorado Springs, CO 80905 * (719) 635-5550 * A great litle hole-in-the-wall down by Southgate in the southern part of Colorado Springs where you can get all you can eat sushi for a price. If you’re not up for that price of $24.95 all you can eat [...]

The Pale* 13 High Street * Dublin 2 * Dublin, Ireland * (01) 6773207 * www.thepalepub.com * A pit stop ino this two-story pub in the heart if the Medieval district for some traditional Irish pub fare. The staff is very friendly, the pub spacious, and for an afternoon/early evening not too crowded on a [...]

The Ginger Man * 40 Fenian St * Dublin 2, Co. Dublin, Ireland * 01 6766388 * A great little pub on Fenian Street behind the Davenport Hotel. Traditional Irish Pub on the interior with a nice front patio seating section. I stumbled in for a brief lunch and a pint of cider finding hospitality [...]

Copper Alley Bistro * 2, Lord Edward Street, Dublin Dublin 2, Ireland * +353 1 677 0602 * www.hardinghotel.ie * A great little Bistro I enjoyed a hearty meal at while exploring the Medieval district and walking on into the Temple Bar district. It is located right near Christ Church Cathedral. The site itself dates [...]

Farrington’s Pub of Temple Bar* 28 Essex St E * Dublin 2, Co. Dublin, Ireland * 01 671 5135 * http://www.thesmithgroup.ie/farringtons/index.html * A late night meal with some friends after a crazy road trip around Ireland found fellowship, cheers, and relaxation at the Farrington’s Pub in Temple Bar. Even though we arrived late to the [...]

Hunter’s Bar106 Cushendall Road * Ballyvoy * County Antrim * BT54 6RA * Tel: 02820 762343 Our road trip along the Causeway brought us to dine at this large pub/restaurant along the Coastal causeway north of Belfast. The service was friendly, though poorly attended as it seemed much was going on elsewhere in the bar. [...]

Fan’s Cantonese Restaurant* 60 Dame Street * DUBLIN 2, Ireland * 01 6794263 * A higher end costing Cantonese restaurant, there was an affordable lunch special that we did imbibe. The food was decent, the place seemed clean, and the service was good. The ambiance was more lush than a typical Cantonese restaurant. Oddly they [...]

Vertigo * 15 St Marys Street, Truro, TR1 2AF * Cornwall, England * T: 01872 276555 • E: info@vertigotruro.com * http://www.vertigo-truro.co.uk/A great little hole-in-the-wall art-deco upmarket Cafe Bar in Truro, Cornwall. The place is very stylish and comfortable with couches, tables, and lounging environment. The bar offers delicious cocktails, tapas, teas, and coffess. Great food [...]

William IV PubKenwyn Street, Truro, Cornwall, England * TR1 3DJ * Telephone: 01872273334 * During mid-week, William IV Pub is one of the few pubs/restaurants opening and serving food after 6 pm in downtown Truro. Located in the busy city center of Truro, the pub boasts a vibrant atmosphere and a fantastic selection of beer [...]