Around Westlake Hills Texas-POSTINO Westlake hard opening happened Sunday September 13th 2026. Above, the Eastside. See more below. Also see our previous coverage at https://www.rm2244.com/post/postino-coming-to-the-village Host station at the front door located on the Southside. Sitting area. Bar with inside and patio access. Bar. Outside patio. RM2244.COM lunch. Postino Westlake address and phone number above, learn more about Postino at https://www.postino.com

Around Oregon-Door knock at the infamous Timberline Lodge. Outside of the lodge featured in "The Shining."

Around Carmel-Clint Eastwood's Mission Ranch Hotel and Restaurant. Friday August 28th 2026. Lots of history and a heroic story of Clint Eastwood preserving this locale where ranch meets the Carmel Beach. See more images below. For details https://www.missionranchcarmel.com The 1850 Farmhouse. Sheep grazing. A view of Point Lobos from Mission Ranch.

Around Big Sur-The view south from Nepenthe, Wednesday August 26th 2026. Smoke from the Timber fire dominated the environment and the conversation at Nepenthe. Due to the fire, Nepenthe was previously closed for ten days and then closed again on August 27th. As of September 1st, a new fire has erupted doubling the involved area to 27,000 acres. See scenes from the restaurant below. Looking East from the balcony at Nepenthe. Patrons, on a main deck, enjoyed Nepenthe's food

Around Pebble Beach-A view of The Links at Spanish Bay. The course is currenly under a major renovation but "The Inn at Spanish Bay" and "Roy's" Hawaiian restaurant remain as "Places We Love." See below the scene on a Thursday evening August 27th 2026. A venue as good as it gets. This early evening, friends and new acquaintances are a buzz with smiles and laughter in abundance. All this inspired by the bayview, the breeze, the accomodations of food, drink and conversation

Around Austin-Places We Love-Culinary-Bulevar Mexican Kitchen. Thursday afternoon August 20th 2026. Image above ceiling lighting. According to Google AI these are "a cluster of sleek, mid-century modern Coltrane Pendant Lights by DelightFull..." Bulevar is located at 9400 Arboretum Boulevard, (512) 377-9877 https://www.bulevaratx.com See more images below. View from just left of the entrance 17:02 View of the kitchen and the opposite side of the three-sided bar. View just

Around Austin-A South Lamar Classic since 2005, "Southside Flying Pizza", 1224 South Lamar Boulevard. See https://southsideflyingpizza.com . Thursday August 13th 2026. The Ford F Series is likely a 7th generation 1980-1986. See a closeup below.

Around Austin-Burnet Road Neon, Wednesday August 5th 2026, 20:30. See more below. Upper Crust. Little Woodrow's. Atown. Citizen All Day. Toy Joy.

Around Austin-At 1600 South Congress the "Butcher's Daughter" remodel of the old "South Congress Cafe" location continues Friday July 24th 2026. According to "Tribeza" the location is expected to open Late Summer/Early Fall 2026. For more about the Butcher's Daughter see https://www.thebutchersdaughter.com

Around Austin-Cosmic Pickle 121 Pickle Road, Suite 111 is a popular gathering spot featuring indoor and outdoor spaces along with coffee, cocktails and food. What they say at https://www.cosmichospitalitygroup.com is "Cosmic Pickle blends our love of nature, thoughful design, and really good drinks into a space that works just as well for a midday reset as it does for a night out." Above we found an orange tabby cat relaxing in the morning. Saturday July 11th 2026, 10:11.

Around Austin-The iconic Hula Hut sign. The HULA HUT 3825 Lake Austin Boulevard, 512-476-4852, https://www.hulahut.com

Around Austin-Quince Lakehouse "Waterside spot with views of Lake Austin featuring a menu of global small plates and a bar." Quince Lakehouse, 3825 Lake Austin Boulevard #201, 512-334-9426. https://www.quincesma.com

Around West Lake Hills Texas-July 4th Celebration & Parade-amy's ice creams free "COME AND SCOOP IT" was greatly appreciated. Below Texas Honey Ham served up free breakfast tacos in a big way. Chick-fil-A poured free drinks and had a spin contest for coupons. Texas Honey Ham fed all comers! Chick-fil-A poured free drinks and had a spin contest for coupons.

Around Québec Province Canada-La Malbaie is where the Riviére-Malbaie empties into the St. Lawrence River. Malbaie Latin translation is bad bay so dubbed by by Samuel de Champlain in 1608 as dramatic low tides challenge anchorage. Champlain was a French explorer dubbed the "The Father of New France" for the founding of Québec July 3rd 1608. (Source wikipedia.org). Above the view of the St. Lawrence River from the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu. See more below. Above the

Around Québec City-View west from the Sam bistro évolutif, "Le SAM." Below is the Dufferin Terrace above the St. Lawrence River. See more images below. Vegetable soup. Filet Mignon. A table at Le SAM. Lobby view.

Around Austin-Places We Love-Memorial Day weekend kicks off the start of vacation for many local schools including those in the Eanes Independent School District. RM2244.COM sojourned for some BBQ in nearby Driftwood for some Salt Lick BBQ. The Salt Lick BBQ, 18300 RM 1826 https://saltlickbbq.com 512-858-4959

Around Austin-Austin Greek Festival "Livin' the Greek Life" May 22nd-24th 2026. See https://www.austingreekfestival.com for all the details. RM2244.COM attended early before the real fun began. See snapshots below of food and vendor stations on the site of the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church 4314 South St. Stephens School Road. Lakonia Imports. See https://www.lakonia-imports.com Trapezi Foods, see https://trapezifoods.com Asimosfoods, "Taste the Ancient Greek Diet.

Around Asheville North Carolina-View of the River Arts District Brewing Company https://www.theradbrewco.com located off of the French Broad River that was flooded September 27, 2024 by Hurricane Helene. See more of the River Arts District below. Images Saturday May 2nd 2026. RAD Brewery Locals inspiring at the RAD Brewery RAD RAD Carter Street Asheville

Around Asheville North Carolina-Culinary Evening view from the Flat Iron Hotel https://www.ashevilleflatiron.com home as well to Luminosa "an Italian eatery bringing a hyperlocal lens to Italian cuisine, with a true commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship" https://www.luminosaavl.com See images below, Apple Brandy Beef Carpaccio, Cannelloni and Tiramisu not to be missed. Apple Brandy Beef Carpaccio...smoked trout tonnato, peashoots, radish Cannelloni...beef shank, ch

Around Austin-Places We Love-Fonda San Miguel "Cooking with Passion Since 1975" See https://www.fondasanmiguel.com for details. See more images below from Wednesday April 22nd 2026. Above Sun King carved from the front door. Front of Fonda San Miguel Scene with view of the bar at 6:30 PM Dinning room scene at 5:30 PM Ante Room perfect for drinks and early conversations Ante Room decor Breezeway Art