Mykonos, Greece - Spilia Restaurant

One of the most picturesque seaside dining spots has got to be Spilia Restaurant located at the Anastasia Village Hotel on Agia Anna Beach in Kalafatis on the island of Mykonos. It is built inside a cave ('spilia' means cave) and accessed by a wooden plank set over the edge of the rocks on the side of the beach. 

The view over the azure blue Aegean Sea, the salty breeze, and the occasional boat passing by are the backdrop for one truly special dining location.

As you can imagine, the specialty here is seafood, and it doesn't get much fresher than this! Menu highlights include pasta (in red or white wine sauce) with seafood (clams, mussels, shrimp), whole fish (catch of the day), lobster, octopus, and of course your token Greek salad. 

From hanging on a rope to table side, we couldn't help but try some very fresh octopus salad:

Pasta in white wine sauce with sea urchin:

Pasta in tomato sauce with mixed seafood:

Some local Greek white wine:

Spilia is an absolutely beautiful and unique spot for quintessential summer beachside dining. All you need after lunch is a swim in the turquoise waters of Agia Anna Beach:

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Mykonos, Greece - A First Look in Pictures

I just got back from six days on the beautiful Greek island of Mykonos. What struck me most was the color palette of white, turquoise and fuchsia bougainvillea, the crystal clear Caribbean-like Aegean Sea, and the absolutely stunning sunsets. Over the next few days I will take you through the places we lounged, swam, ate and drank. For now, here is a first look at this beautiful island in pictures.

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Gloucester, MA - Sugar Magnolias

Whenever I'm on the North Shore of Massachusetts and my usual toast for breakfast routine just bores me to tears, I always head over to Sugar Magnolias in neighboring Gloucester. Here the breakfast options are a force to be reckoned with ... items like lobster omelettes, crab cakes benedict, Almond Joy or Carrot Cake pancakes, and Smore's French Toast. 

Located on Main Street, Sugar Magnolias is a loud and bustling spot that is always packed, so don't be surprised if you have to wait in line for this breakfast of champions. And be prepared not to be hungry for the rest of the day, portions are huge! 

If you want to see some of the most mouth-watering and inventive breakfast items that Sugar Magnolia's is famous for, watch this video clip:

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