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Recent Reviews & Recommendations by Small Barrels Magazine
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix – Phoenix, AZ
Located in downtown Phoenix, the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix is a contemporary boutique hotel within […]
Steak 44 – Phoenix, AZ
Steak 44 is a high-end steakhouse that will meet and exceed your cravings for an […]
Royal Palms Resort and Spa – Phoenix, AZ
Soaring palm trees and the distinctive shape of Camelback mountain greet you when pulling into […]
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 to use the week to explore different areas of the region and three different hotel/resort properties. Our first three days were at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, a sprawling property that really is a world unto itself, complete with its legendary […]
Notch8 Restaurant and Bar – Vancouver, BC
Notch8 Restaurant and Bar is a stylish space located on the main floor of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. It’s the hotel’s main restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s also open for happy hour, brunch on weekends and like so many Fairmont locations also offers afternoon tea. Our stay at the hotel was short—three nights […]
The Albert – Chicago, IL
We recently dined at The Albert, a lively, contemporary restaurant and bar located on the main floor of the Hotel EMC2 in downtown Chicago. We were staying at the hotel, so we’d made the choice partly out of convenience on the first night of our trip. Both hotel and non-hotel guests alike were streaming in […]
