Plates & Suitcases
First-hand restaurant and travel reviews from Marie Mendillo, covering Ottawa, Orlando, the Philippines and destinations around the world.
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- Location: Seville
Bodeguita Romero in Seville: A Meal That Makes Its Own Path
Read review: Bodeguita Romero in Seville: A Meal That Makes Its Own PathBodeguita Romero in Seville delivers standout pringá, tender cola de toro, chicharrones and refreshing patatas aliñás at excellent value.
Location: UncategorizedPremium Lounge — Toronto
Read review: Premium Lounge — TorontoToronto Pearson Airport Lounge Location: Terminal 1, near Gates B and C Date of visit: September 5, 2026, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. This was one of the few a
Location: UncategorizedWaterfront Warehouse — Halifax
Read review: Waterfront Warehouse — HalifaxDate of Visit Sept 5, 3:30 pm Waterfront Warehouse — Halifax Waterfront Warehouse has the raw, rustic feel of an old shipping yard, with artwork throughou
- Location: Ottawa–Kanata
Mini Space Kids Club Kanata Review: A Relaxed Weekday Family Stop
Read review: Mini Space Kids Club Kanata Review: A Relaxed Weekday Family StopVisited August 31, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Mini Space Kids Club in Kanata gives families a practical place to play together after work. Adults are not pushed into a restricted observer’s area;…
- Location: Ottawa–Kanata
Jack Astor’s Kanata Review: Explosive Tacos, Uneven Drinks
Read review: Jack Astor’s Kanata Review: Explosive Tacos, Uneven DrinksVisited August 20, 2026, for dinner. Jack Astor’s in Kanata delivers the lively bar-and-bistro atmosphere the chain is known for, but our dinner was not uncomfortably noisy. Bar music played throughout the…
- Location: Cocoa Beach
Ocean Side Pizza Cocoa Beach Review: Wings Worth Returning For
Read review: Ocean Side Pizza Cocoa Beach Review: Wings Worth Returning ForThere are no big chains in Cocoa Beach, and the restaurants with the strongest reviews were either packed or closed. We took a chance on Ocean Side Pizza—and all of us walked…
- Location: Ottawa–Kanata
Divan Turkish Cuisine Kanata Review: A Family Platter That Delivers
Read review: Divan Turkish Cuisine Kanata Review: A Family Platter That DeliversDivan Turkish Cuisine in Kanata is a practical family-dining choice when the table wants generous portions, grilled meats and enough variety for adults and children. The family platter We ordered the family…
- Location: Parañaque–BF Homes
Nabe Unlimited Hotpot SM Bicutan Review: Good Food, Troubling Billing
Read review: Nabe Unlimited Hotpot SM Bicutan Review: Good Food, Troubling BillingNabe Unlimited Japanese Hotpot at SM City Bicutan serves good food. The broths are flavourful, the hotpot balls are of commendable quality, and even the rice was better than many comparable unlimited…
- Location: Parañaque–BF Homes
Olivia’s Fusion Cafe Vino BF Review: Bright Spots, Serious Misses
Read review: Olivia’s Fusion Cafe Vino BF Review: Bright Spots, Serious MissesI wanted to love Olivia’s Fusion Cafe Vino in BF Homes. There were moments of genuine kitchen skill, but they were outweighed by seafood-quality concerns, uneven execution and questionable value. The bright…