Category Restaurants/Dining
If there is one thing that readers can expect by now, it is that I love food of all kinds and will provide a wide array of suggestions of yummy places to eat. A restaurant guide for Berkley or for… Continue Reading →
Never having visited Melbourne before, we asked hotel staff where they eat. Travelers, here is an important distinction. Always ask for recommendations by saying, “Where do you eat?” If you say, “Where should I eat?” you will get suggestions that… Continue Reading →
Why visit Bruges? Over two years ago, when the pandemic began, I became a traveler blogger who couldn’t travel. I offered my readers “virtual vacations” while we were all cooped up inside. One virtual vacation was this review of my… Continue Reading →
Where have you been all my life? I don’t know who originally said it, but we’ve all had a moment where we’ve thought it. That iconic question rolled through my brain as I wandered around our Saturday brunch spot. My… Continue Reading →
My adorably pregnant, bandana-clad server, Rebecca said, “I’m amazed how many people don’t know about Rosie the Riveter. People mispronounce the word.” I was a bit incredulous and stuttered, “Really?” “Oh, yeah. Last night I had a guy in here… Continue Reading →
While I love the show “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” on Food Network and become physically unable to change the channel when it broadcasts, I do have one note for them. I know that much of the show is viewer-driven and… Continue Reading →
Despite the fact that I have been to Paris twice, I had never eaten the classic French dish, the croque monsieur. France is so renowned for its food that writers like me should never say, “French food” but rather, always… Continue Reading →
The James Beard Awards recognize culinary professionals in the United States including chefs, journalists, restauranteurs, and authors. For those of you who may not know, they are prestigious and a very big deal. Often with these types of awards, the… Continue Reading →
At the corner of Beattie Place/College Street and Main Street in downtown Greenville, South Carolina, sits the Hyatt Regency Greenville. From here, Main Street runs approximately north/south. The span of Main Street between the Hyatt and Falls Park on the… Continue Reading →
Fried green tomatoes, collard greens, BBQ, sausage gravy and fried chicken. These are the dishes that we identify with the Alabama culinary scene. However, as my travels through the deep south expanded, I discovered that a hungry traveler can also… Continue Reading →
Birmingham, Alabama is comprised of smaller suburbs that encircle the main city in every direction. To the north, you will find Fultondale, Gardendale, and more. To the south, there is Homewood, Vestavia Hills, and the list goes on. There are… Continue Reading →
Theme park visits are fun. Unlike many other people, I don’t love them enough to have a season pass or anything, but occasionally, I do indulge. Central Florida has plenty of parks to choose from in Orlando, Lakeland, and Tampa…. Continue Reading →
UPDATED: APRIL 2022 – This post is an oldie but a goodie. I haven’t made chicken salad this year, but I did explain to two people at my hotel yesterday that Passover is not just one day. They were both… Continue Reading →
When you haven’t seen an old friend in a long time, you just want a quiet place to eat dinner together and catch up. The last thing you are interested in is sixteen televisions all tuned to different sporting events…. Continue Reading →
On my open-air quests across the South, I discovered three wonderful parks that feature stunning waterways. The three destinations form a triangle and that makes them perfect for a road trip itinerary. If you prefer to spend less time in… Continue Reading →