The Mayberry Cafe
Before we left Indianapolis, we couldn’t resist eating at the Mayberry Café in downtown Danville. The small diner is a showcase for all things Mayberry — except for the food. […]
Category Archives: Restaurant Reviews
Roadfood & The Floridian
As soon as I received my copy of Roadfood by Jane and Michael Stern, I knew I had a dilemma: should I keep the book in my car, or in […]
Restaurant Gimmicks
At some restaurants, children are given coloring books and crayons, or word jumbles and mazes on their paper placemats. One pizza restaurant we went to gave children balls of dough […]
If You Go To Sokolowski’s…
When I visit a city, I want to immerse myself in that city’s culture and try the local food specialties. I wasn’t sure what that might be in Cleveland, but […]
Mussels in Brussels
Rue des Bouchers Mussels, or moules, are the national dish of Belgium. They are traditionally served in a steamer pot with a side of Belgian frites and mayonnaise. You can […]
My Hot Dog Has a First Name — It’s E-L-I
I’ve tried Chicago hot dogs and Gray’s Papaya in New York, but I have never liked hot dogs until I went to Eli’s. My mom took me there after a […]
Double Chinese Happiness
Rarely has one meal made so many people happy. Last week, our tour guide pointed out a red-lanterned street known as “Ghost Street” and said that it was a famous […]
Mmmm…Gas Station Tacos
My husband is probably cringing right now. Whenever we’re on road trips, he adamantly says, “We are not eating at a gas station.” But I think he’d disagree with this […]
Update: I’ve Eaten Like the President – Thrice!!!
In a recent post, I wrote about unwittingly following in President Obama’s footsteps twice as we stumbled upon dining establishments he’s been to. Then I joked that I have several […]
I’ve Eaten Like the President – Twice!
Unbeknownst to me beforehand, I’ve followed in the footsteps of Barack Obama twice now when I’ve looked for a place to eat during my travels. The first time was in […]
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