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Recent Reviews & Recommendations by Small Barrels Magazine

Harumi Sushi and Sake – Phoenix, AZ
Thanks to a last minute decision, we had the great experience of dining at Harumi […]

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess – Scottsdale, AZ
We recently spent a week in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. A last minute trip, we decided […]


The Albert – Chicago, IL
We recently dined at The Albert, a lively, contemporary restaurant and bar located on the […]
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House – Vancouver, BC
We dined early at the popular Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House in downtown Vancouver, BC prior to taking in the much-anticipated Pearl Jam concert at Rogers Arena (the first show of their phenomenal Dark Matter Tour). At Pearl Jam “Dark Matter” show – Rogers Arena, Vancouver (May 2024) We weren’t […]
Black + Blue – Vancouver, BC
We kicked off the first night of our recent, relatively short three-night stay in Vancouver with a fabulous dinner at Black + Blue, a high-end steakhouse with a modern, downtown Vancouver vibe. With its upscale menu, lovely wine list, terrific service (and great background music playlist), dinner was delicious, relaxing, and “feel good” all around. […]