If you’ve read many posts on this blog, you probably know I enjoy discovering the best food wherever I go. I’ve now been to Erie, Pennsylvania twice, and I’ve eaten at enough restaurants now to be able to share our guide to the best restaurants in Erie, PA! For ease of planning, I’m breaking these […]
Busch Gardens Meal Deal: Is it worth it?
We are avid fans of Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA. The park is consistently rated the most beautiful theme park in the country. Their food, especially the ribs at Trappers Smokehouse, is really good. And, the portions are huge! Post Updated June, 2018 In years past, Busch Gardens offered a meal deal: A full meal, […]
Complete guide to the best restaurants in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
If you’re a regular reader (and I hope you are!!!), you know I’m a big fan of Alabama’s Beaches. As a regular visitor, I get to try new restaurants in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach every time I go. I have collected a few favorites along the way, the very best restaurants in Orange Beach, […]
Best places to eat in Savannah
Updated April 2018! Planning a visit to historic Savannah, Georgia, means you also have to decide which of the many top restaurants in Savannah should make your “must do” list! When visiting the Savannah historic district, you’ll see impressive architecture set amid centuries old live oak trees draped in Spanish moss. No doubt, you’ll tour […]
Forget pumpkin! Make mine maple! (cookie recipe)
Pumpkin spice latte might be the social media darling of October and November. But, it’s spot at the top of the fall flavor world may be coming to an end. And maple is to blame! Personally, I’m not a big pumpkin spice latte fan. I like pumpkin pie, pumpkin rolls, and even pumpkin cheesecake. But, […]
Yes, you can dine on a budget in NYC
Planning a trip to New York City can be a wild ride. There are so many things you want to do and see, but you have a limited amount of time and money. How do you squeeze it all in without going broke? Let’s start with food! My friend, and NYC local, Chad Gayle suggests […]
Dining at historic Michie Tavern in Charlottesville, VA
Michie Tavern First established in 1784 by Corporal William Michie (pronounced Mickey), Michie Tavern has seen a lot in its 200 plus years. William’s father had given him the property which is fed by a natural spring. He built his tavern alongside Buck Mountain Road, perfectly positioned to serve passing travelers. The tavern was often crowded, […]
Art and Clay on Main
In Downtown Lancaster, Ohio, historic buildings line Main Street, a true historical gem of architectural style long abandoned by modern developers who prefer ease over form. Lancaster could have succumbed to modern improvements, but the residents of this city chose the harder route, refurbishing these gems and preserving them for future generations. Within one of […]
Avondale ~ Birmingham’s newest and best
I’ve been traveling to Birmingham, Alabama regularly for a few years to see my son, who’s in college there. Every time I visit, we explore someplace new. On my last trip, I headed to Avondale, considered one of the hippest up and coming neighborhoods in America. Avondale, at its core, is a creative place. Home […]
Belgian Waffles at the Green Tree Inn
In the tiny town of Elsah, Illinois, tucked between bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, you will discover the world’s best Belgian Waffles. Okay — maybe in Belgium you can find better Belgian Waffles, but for those of us not destined for Belgium in the near future, Elsah is the place! The Green Tree Inn The Green […]
