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About chowjudge

Martin Allred is a professional photographer and frequent traveler. His organization Nationwide Photographers provides Professional Photography throughout the USA and Canada. Martin is a native of New Orleans and currently resides in the Tampa Bay area of Florida.

“Volcano Bay” Orlando Now Open

Posted on May 28, 2017 by chowjudge

Universal Studios has added another theme park to their repertoire. Volcano Bay is now open and is expected to be at capacity for the memorial day weekend. The site ads are claiming no long lines like the other two theme parks experience. … Continue reading →

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U-le-le “Yay” Tampa Airport SW Terminal

Posted on April 28, 2017 by chowjudge

Ulele..(pronounced you-lay-lee) celebrates the vibrant fusion of ingredients from Florida waters and land once home to many Native Americans, including the legendary young princess Ulele. Located on the Hillsborough River in Tampa Heights, 400 yards from the Straz Center for … Continue reading →

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9 of the 12 Top Beaches in the U.S. …And the Winner is…..

Posted on April 19, 2017 by chowjudge

Florida  According to Tripadvisor’s 2017 Traveler’s Choice survey, Florida captures 1st place for the best beaches in the United States, including Hawaii.  Florida now has nine beaches on the top twelve list. That’s really good news for Florida.  Unfortunately, the … Continue reading →

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The Not So Friendly Skies “Know Your Airline Passenger Rights”

Posted on April 11, 2017 by chowjudge

I travel frequently and know the basic rules the airlines impose when it comes to getting bumped. However, flights are over-sold on a regular basis and airline employees are trained to offer the lowest compensation possible at first to get passengers … Continue reading →

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The Botanist Cocktail

Posted on April 10, 2017 by chowjudge

The most awesome Gin Cocktail ever!!! 🙂   1.5 oz of The Botanist Islay Gin (yummy) 2.5 oz of Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Spash of Royal Rose Lavender-Lemon Syrup Stir ingredients in a martini shaker … Garnish: a sprig of fresh … Continue reading →

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Wine Road “Russian River” Sonoma County

Posted on April 8, 2017 by chowjudge

                Reblog                               (Gary Farrell’s Wine Cellar) Wine has been around for thousands of years, and is closely entwined … Continue reading →

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Costa Rica Lower East Coast… Cahuita, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limon Provinceon

Posted on April 3, 2017 by chowjudge

Tap..tap..tappy tap, it’s 4am and for the last three days the sound of raindrops wake me. The rain drops play a steady drumbeat as it hits the metal rooftop of the adjoining room. The intense climactic down-pours are very sporadic … Continue reading →

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Sarasota, Florida.. Grouper Paradise!

Posted on March 27, 2017 by chowjudge

  Sarasota, Florida (Steve with a nice Red Grouper) We normally hop aboard our boat at Marina Jack on Sarasota Bay. The marina is located in downtown Sarasota only a couple miles from the Gulf of Mexico. Having a boat … Continue reading →

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Canon Releases Three New Cameras

Posted on February 15, 2017 by chowjudge

Canon Releases a Trio of New Cameras: M6 Mirrorless, T7i, and 77D DSLRs| 10 hours ago Canon has managed to sneak in a last-minute surprise for this Valentine’s Day, with the announcement of a trio of cameras and an 18-55mm … Continue reading →

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“Toasted” Best Bagels in Miami, maybe Florida

Posted on February 3, 2017 by chowjudge

I’ve been on kinda a personal secret mission while traveling around the state of Florida.  A mission to find a decent bagel. That might sound a little strange coming from a guy that was raised in New Orleans, home to … Continue reading →

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