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Get out and explore your military town and try the best restaurants at the beaches. Located in Jax beach, Atlantic beach, and Neptune beach, these great spots will definitely get your taste buds excited. Best Restaurants at the Beaches (Jax Beach) Area Mojo's BBQ (Jax Beach) Mojo BBQ as a Southern Blues Kitchen, focusing on offering unbelievable food in a laid back, down home, one of a kind atmosphere. Mellow Mushroom (Jax Beach) Great pizza place, casual Roys (Jax Beach) Chain restaurant, pacific fusion cuisine, great food Taco Lu(Jax Beach) Mexican - If you are looking for the biggest and b... read more

Whether you are new to Jacksonville or you have lived there for a while, check out our list of great restaurants at St. Johns Town Center. Best Restaurants at St. Johns Town Center Seasons 52 Every entree is fresh, under 500 calories, so yum. Known for its seasonally inspired menu and fresh approach to dining notable menu selections include: Steak and Cremini Mushroom Flatbread, Cedar Plank Salmon, Caramelized Sea Scallops and Maui Tuna Crunch Salad. Menus change four times a year with weekly specials that truly capture the flavors of each season. Nothing on the menu is more than 475 calories... read more

One of my very favorite parts of being in a military family is the opportunity to sample the very best of what each new locale has to offer. Washington is absolutely full of quirky spots and shops, and Hi Lo's 15th Street Cafe in Bremerton is one of my favorites! From the front, Hi Lo's 15th looks like any other small town diner ... until you turn the corner to see their vintage VW bus turned groovy outdoor seating for four. Then you know you've stumbled across something special. When you step inside Hi Lo's, you're immediately greeted by the delicious smells of traditional American fare, a f... read more

With Fort Campbell’s convenient location just 45 minutes north of Nashville, it can be easy to focus solely on Music City USA when planning a date night out with your special someone, but with so many hidden gems a little closer to home why not switch up your normal routine to include a night out in Hopkinsville, Kentucky! MB Roland Distillery Whether you’re a bourbon connoisseur or just want to taste a little strawberry moonshine, a trip to MB Roland Distillery makes for a fun (and educational) date for couples over 21. As a “grain to glass” craft distillery, all MB Roland products are handm... read more

I have mentioned before Monterey is spectacularly located near many worthy destinations. From San Diego to Northern California, there are plenty of once in a lifetime opportunities. We were so busy during our stay in Central California that I put the almost obligatory trip to Disneyland at the bottom of our list and said, “if we have time.” As a family, we aren’t Disney enthusiasts. Sure, my six year old daughter loves the princesses. I ask you; can you hear “ Let it Go” too many times? We know the major characters from Disney Jr., but they weren’t her favorites, so you can see why the trip t... read more