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Harbinger – Des Moines, IA
Another disadvantage to living in smallish-town Iowa is that my local airport (CID), only fifteen minutes from my residence, is generally...
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the_maestro
- Dec 1, 2019
- 9 min
Escape From Iowa – 18 hours in Chicago
I have largely been bound to the "sprawling metropolis" of Cedar Rapids in the past several months, biding my time and saving some money...
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the_maestro
- Nov 24, 2019
- 8 min
Vetri Cucina at the Palms – Las Vegas, NV
I have a strange life, as many of you know. The circumstances that lead to this meal are a prime example of how strange that life can be:...
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the_maestro
- Nov 21, 2019
- 5 min
Petra and the Beast – Dallas, Tx
It has been months, hasn’t it? This time, I have no excuse except that I have been sort of in a rut. While it has been nice to be back in...
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the_maestro
- Aug 19, 2019
- 9 min
Rooster and Owl – Washington, D.C.
As part of the little mileage run I've been undertaking this summer to reclaim my Delta Platinum status, I did hours of flight searching...
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the_maestro
- Aug 11, 2019
- 8 min
Portland and Willamette wine tasting – Oregon
My sister Georgia and I have had a really awesome summer together. It’s been wonderful having her on this side of the Atlantic, both in...
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the_maestro
- Aug 7, 2019
- 8 min
é by José Andrés – Las Vegas, NV
Who is surprised?! I have neglected to blog for a month due to my crazy travel schedule! I have been sitting on this blog for a while,...
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the_maestro
- Jun 12, 2019
- 7 min
Italy, Part 3 – Lost in Venice
The first UT Alumni Choir tour has sadly come to a close, and in the absolutely stunning city of Venice. We were up bright and early in...
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the_maestro
- Jun 10, 2019
- 5 min
Italy, Part 2 – Florence and Assisi
The party continues in Florence, where we spent the last three marvelous days touring, singing, and (of course) eating and drinking....
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the_maestro
- Jun 9, 2019
- 6 min
The River Café – Calgary, Canada
I meant to post this on Monday, while I was waiting for my flight at the Calgary airport, but lost track of time in the lounge and failed...
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the_maestro
- Jun 7, 2019
- 3 min
Italy, Part 1 – Roma
A delayed start to my trip blogging! We have been having a marvelous time in bella Italia, and it’s been difficult to have time to sit...
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the_maestro
- May 29, 2019
- 2 min
"Victory Lap" Trip Preview!
As many of you know, I've just graduated with my doctorate! As a little gift to myself, I've combined the planned UT Choirs tour to Italy...
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the_maestro
- May 29, 2019
- 4 min
Girl & the Goat – Chicago, IL
The details: - Girl & the Goat - 809 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL - https://girlandthegoat.com/ Chicago is one of my very favorite cities...
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the_maestro
- May 21, 2019
- 4 min
Momotaro – Chicago, IL
The details - Momotaro - 820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607 - https://www.momotarochicago.com/ A bunch of the rowdy Jensen clan rallied in...
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the_maestro
- May 19, 2019
- 3 min
Last Resort Grill – Athens, GA
Wow, it has been a minute, folks! As you might know, the last two months have been utter madness for me as I completed my document and...
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the_maestro
- Mar 4, 2019
- 4 min
Rosewood – Austin, TX
Rachel and I recently took a little trip to see the Austin Symphony and Conspirare Symphonic Choir perform the monumental Brahms Requiem....
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the_maestro
- Feb 21, 2019
- 10 min
#TBT! Écriture - Hong Kong
Throwback Thursday? I'd completely forgotten to do a write up on my last meal in Asia this past month! So, #tbt, here it is! So... I love...
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the_maestro
- Feb 19, 2019
- 8 min
Mixtli – San Antonio, TX, and other SATX Adventures!
The details: - Mixtli, Progressive Mexican Culinaria - 5251 McCullough Ave, San Antonio, TX - http://restaurantmixtli.com/ - February 15,...
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the_maestro
- Feb 15, 2019
- 5 min
Uchiko – Austin, TX
When someone decides to smash in your car window when you're in Seattle, you have a shit day. A SHIT day. We are talking a 4 hours...
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the_maestro
- Feb 11, 2019
- 9 min
Sushi Kashiba - Seattle, WA
The details: - Sushi Kashiba - 86 Pine St #1, Seattle, WA - https://sushikashiba.com/ - February 9, 2019 I love sushi. I think I am...
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