Food
Renée S. Gordon
Being an armchair adventurer has its advantages. Travelers
have all the time they need to explore a destination’s hidden
treasures as well as experience the local cuisine and
culture. As we embark on part two of our Louisiana adventure
we are heading the 57-miles to Terrebonne Parish, the heart of
Bayou Country. Louisiana has 64 parishes that are the
equivalent of counties in other states. Terrebonne created in
1822, is the second largest parish and is one of the
southernmost.
Read more.
Kathleen Walls
I recently returned from Travel South as the Corona Virus
erupted. We're all sitting at home now and friends have asked
me what a meet-up like this is like. Here is part one of an
overview of Travel South starting with my pre-trip, called "A
Whole Lotta History Goin' on." I hope since none of should be
on the road now, you can enjoy my trip vicariously. And that
you will be inspired to go see some of these fantastic places
for yourself when this crisis passes.
Read more.
Renee S. Gordon
Self-isolation
is a term that has recently embedded itself into the public
consciousness. People have been asked to refrain from close
quarters in large crowds, international travel and
nonessential activities. In other words, as much as possible,
stay home. Self-isolation has its own set of issues, not the
least regarding the impact on destination travel. My solution
is to spend some of your newly available time planning for the
time when things normalize, and history has proven that it
will, and the call of the open road will again
beckon. Plan now for a new adventure, to revisit an
old one and support the travel industry.
Read more.
Kathleen Walls
David
Friedman, author of
Food Sanity, gives us one good reason to
drink rum. He states, “Also, while too much drinking can
damage your brain, moderate consumption of rum may actually
lower that risk: Rum has properties that may help protect your
brain cells and decrease your risk of dementia and
Alzheimer’s.”
Read more.
Kathleen Walls
I'm
in Santa Fe now after a fabulous pre trip to Albuquerque.
Albuquerque is filled with great food and amazing museums. Our
IFWTWA (International Food Wine and Travel Writers
Association) Convention was very helpful to improve my career
as a travel writer.
Read more.
Kathleen Walls
I’m in Lake Charles and just visited the very first Southern
Cast Iron Cook-Off.
Picture
Cajun food and culture, music, venders offering samples of and
information about everything from alligators to cast iron pots
and pans. Professional chefs and amateurs competed in four
categories– Meat & Game, Seafood, Sweet & Savory Baking, and
Vegetables & Sides.
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Kathleen Walls
Woodstock,
Georgia has a huge variety of great restaurants but if you
like Italian, Vingenzo's stands out. It is an Italian treasure
in Woodstock's downtown entertainment district.
One
taste of Vingenzo's Chef Michael Bologna's Neapolitan Pizza or
homemade sausage will have you thinking you died and went
to—no, not Heaven—Italy.
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Kathleen Walls
You may go to Savannah for the history
and fun but you gotta eat. So why not eat at the most fun and
interesting restaurants. As icing on the cake many of
Savannah's restaurants have a historic background. Here are a
few I loved there and why.
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Kathleen Walls
Who
knew there is so much to see and do in Woodstock, Georgia?
Just visited it with Travel Media Showcase this year and
discovered a treasure. It began with the Georgia Gold Rush and
grew when Marietta and North Georgia Railroad built a depot
there in 1879. There are a couple of legends about the city's
name.
Read more.
Kathleen Walls
NashHouse
Southern Spoon & Saloon in Nashville, Tennessee is more than a
dining establishment. It's a tribute to Nashville's Country
Music icons. It's relatively new having opened in March 2018
and is booming. Location of course is important. It's in the
Cambria Nashville hotel putting it walking distance from the
Country Music Hall of Fame, Music City Center, and the Johnny
Cash/Patsy Cline Museums.
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Kathleen Walls
If an apple a day really keeps the doctor
away, R and A Orchards in Gilmer County, Georgia can keep you
in perfect health. In this era of not knowing where our food
comes from, it's a pleasure to visit a real family run orchard
and produce store. Not just for the apples. They also grow
peaches, corn, cabbage, green beans, strawberries,
blackberries, tomatoes, and lots of other produce on about 146
acres.
Read more.
Renée S. Gordon
Long Beach, CA, situated approximately 30-minutes
south of LA, is a coastal gem with more than its
share of lures for the traveler. The city, deemed
one of the most ethnically diverse big cities in the
country Read
more.
Kathleen Walls
If you just have a one-nighter in Columbus Georgia,
here is the perfect way to enjoy your day; go
whitewater rafting on the river, eat at SaltCellar,
and stay at the Columbus Marriott.Read
more.
by Tom Straka
First off, not all readers will know the legend of
Paul Bunyan. For those who don’t, one of the links
at the end of this article is the Walt Disney
version of the American folklore tale of Paul
Bunyan. Paul is an American folk legend, .Read
more.
Kathleen Walls
New Orleans is not the only place in Louisiana that
you find mouth-watering dishes. While
you visit Antebellum plantations in the
River Parishes, you can find a few places in the
small city of LaPlace that can show some big-name
chefs a thing or two.Read
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Kathleen Walls
Seafood lovers, have you ever eaten rock shrimp? If
not, head to Dixie Crossroads in Titusville, Florida
as soon as you can. These little critters are
delicious and there are not too many places you can
find them. They are a cross between shrimp and
lobster leaning heavily to the lobster side but
having the shrimp size. The story of how Dixie
Crossroads began serving them is almost as good as
the tasty crustacean itself. Read
more
Renée S. Gordon
Jacques Cartier reached the island at the confluence
of the Ottawa and St. Lawrence Rivers in October
1535 and became the first European to explore the
area. A fortified indigenous village, Hochelaga,
preexisted on the island and was described as having
about 1,500 residents and 50 longhouses. The natives
accompanied Cartier the crest of a small mountain on
the island he named Mont Royal and from which
Montréal gets its name. Read
more.
Anne Jenkins
Travel with a purpose makes it more exciting,
fun and interesting, whether you're on an antique
junket, looking for art or exploring local food. If
you ask a group of New Mexicans where to find the
best green chile cheese burger, you better have time
for a long discussion. Read
more
by Kathleen Walls 11-29-2018
Food is an intricate part of Cajun culture.
Café Vermillionville,
(circa 1835) was built as an inn for salesmen in
Lafayette then named Vermillionville. During a Union
occupation during the Civil war supposedly a Cajun
shot a Union soldier for making advances at the
man's wife. Rumors claim the old building is still
haunted by the soldier as well a young female ghost. Read
more
by Kathleen Walls 11-29-2018
Say “sandwich” in Pittsburgh and it conjures up a
different image than anywhere else in the world. In
Pittsburgh, a sandwich is often a Primanti created
by Joe Primanti during the depression. ... read
more
Anne Jenkins
Travel with a purpose makes it more exciting, fun
and interesting, whether you're on an antique junket,
looking for art or exploring local food. If you ask a
group of New Mexicans where to find the best green chile
cheese burger, you better have time for a long
discussion. Read more
By Kathleen Walls
The Outer Banks, barrier
islands off the coast of North Carolina, has so many
good seafood restaurants gourmets will think they died
and went to Heaven. I picked just three of the
more upscale here for Elite Eats (couldn't decide on
just one as all are equally elite) but know there are
tons of less upscale ones that are well worth a visit.
Travel Elite Street Eats
by Kathleen Walls
Food may not be the first
thing you thnk of when visiting a casino. Think again.
Many of the casinos I have visited have some fabulous
dining options from top of the line to economic buffets.
Here are a few I recommend.
Travel to a Chuckwagon Roundup
A
road trip down Georgia’s I-75 from Tennessee to Florida
offers lots of fun stops along the way. Navigating I-75
through Georgia can be a nightmare. Or it can be fun. The
difference is in finding good food and interesting
attractions with convenient stops en-route.
Chuckwagon Roundup
By Renee S. Gordon
Louisiana is internationally famous for its Cajun and
Creole cuisine and generally Chef Paul Prudhomme is
credited for its introduction and popularization into
the American mainstream. You can literally find great
food everywhere in the state but ground zero for fresh,
locally sourced, regional dishes is the Lake Charles
area in Southwest Louisiana (SWLA). Here visitors can
craft a special experience and soak up the history that
led to this unique culture as well as dive into the
adventure, music, art, festival, beverage and dining
scenes. Read more
by Kathleen Walls
Food is an intricate part of
Cajun culture
.
Café Vermillionville, (circa 1835) was built as an
inn for salesmen in Lafayette then named
Vermillionville. During a Union occupation during the
Civil war supposedly a Cajun shot a Union soldier for
making advances at the man's wife. Rumors claim the old
build is still haunted by the soldier as well a young
female ghost.
Read more
Renee's
Road
California Coast Town and Gown
College Tour
by Renee S. Gordon
While academic programming may be considered the most
important factor in selecting a college, also essential
to success are both the campus and local culture.
College tours are an excellent way to experience a slice
of student life, obtain specific admission and housing
details and visit in-depth the area surrounding the
institution. Parents should accompany the student
on the tour if possible and turn what could be a tedious
exercise into an opportunity of a lifetime.
Read more
Off the
Beaten Path
Saxonburg:
Best
Pennsylvania Town You Never Heard of
by Kathleen Walls
Saxonburg, Pennsylvania
is a beautiful example of what one immigrant can do
for this country. John Roebling and his brother,
Carl, came here in 1832 to escape totalitarian
conditions in Germany.
.read
more
Fork in the Road
by Kathleen Walls
Say
“sandwich” in Pittsburgh and it conjures up a
different image than anywhere else in the world. In
Pittsburgh, a sandwich is often a Primanti created
by Joe Primanti during the depression. For those of
you who have never been to Pittsburgh, that’s a big
sloppy, delicious concoction consisting of meat,
cheese, a haughty helping of French fries, cold
slaw, and tomatoes all stuffed between two slices of
fresh Italian bread...
read moreAgri Lanes
In Great Valley, New York,
Pumkinville marks the fall season. Every September, fall
fun lovers of all ages await the opening of Pumpkinville
on the third Saturday of September. It runs through
Halloween. The attraction, a cross between a roadside
pumpkin seller and a festival, began in 1968 when Joseph
and Helen Holloran started selling pumpkins at their
roadside stand. Dan and Diane
Pawlowski, who took over 23 years ago, open the event
for its fiftieth year this season. Each year there is
something new.Read more
Chuckwagon Roundup
Chuckwagon Roundup
Great Dining in South Carolina
by
Kathleen Walls
No matter where you go in South Carolina, you'll find
great food. Here are a few of the foodie hotspots I
visited lately.
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Chuckwagon Roundup
But Wait, There's More!
by
Kathleen Walls
We tend to think of restaurants as separate entities
but sometimes restaurants are part of something
bigger. Here are a few I discovered in my travels
that will offer you more than a meal.
Travel to a Chuckwagon Roundup
Elite Street Eats
Linde Marie's Steakhouse on the Square
By Kathleen Walls
When she opened Linde Marie's Steakhouse on the
square in Cave Spring, Georgia in 2013, Linde Marie
Wentz is quick to admit "I don't know what I was
thinking." One thing she knew was, "It had to be
here in this building."
T/a>rravel
Elite Street Eats
Fork in The Road
Wondermade: Sticky Fun
By Kathleen Walls
Can
you imagine a simple Christmas present turning into
a worldwide business? Neither did Nathan Clark when
he gifted his wife with a candy thermometer. Nathan
explained how that happened. "It all started by
accident. Several years back I didn't know what to
get my wife for Christmas. I heard this person on
NPR talking about that candy is not really so bad
for you. I was so-o-o happy to hear that. I eat a lot/i> of
candy. They said if you eat a pie you're full but
if you eat candy it's so little you still have
room.
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Agri Lanes
Hinnant Family Vineyards and Winery
by Kathleen Walls
Just like good wines, Hinnant Family Vineyards and
Winery is well aged. Daphne Evans, Hinnant's Wine Club
Director, offered us a tasting while she told us the
history of the vineyard and winery.Read Agri_Lanes.htm
Elite Street Eats
By Kathleen Walls
The Outer Banks, barrier islands off the coast of
North Carolina, has so many good seafood restaurants
gourmetswill think they died and went to
Heaven. I picked just three of the more
upscale here for Elite Eats (couldn't decide on just
one as all are equally elite) but know there are
tons of less upscale ones that are well worth a
visit.Read
more
Elite Street Eats
The Old Mill Room: Flavored with History
By Kathleen Walls
The Old Mill Room in
Charlottesville, Virginia is the perfect dining spot
after a visit to Monticello. It transports you to an
earlier time. In fact, The Old Mill Room, part of the
Boars Head Inn Resort, has links back to Jefferson. The
entire lodge is owned and operated by the University of
Virginia Foundation. The ties to Jefferson are deeply
embedded. The resort's 3,000-acre tract was part of
Virginia's first land grant and was originally the site
of Terrell's Ordinary that housed many westbound
travelers. In 1800, Thomas Jefferson convinced his
friend, Eliza Trist, to move to Albemarle County. When
Eliza's son, Hore Browse Trist, decided to purchase to
purchase land, this was the parcel Jefferson helped him
buy. read Elite Street Eats - Click Here
Fork in The Road
By Kathleen Walls
Baker's
Keyboard Lounge offers dining and memories. It holds
claim to being the oldest continuously operated jazz
club in the world. All the biggest names in Jazz
played on that little stage. People like Louis
Armstrong, Sarah, Vaughn, Fats Waller, Nat King
Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, and Aretha Franklin have
stood on that stage. Today they still offer shows.
If you visit at night, chances are there will be a
band. Daytime, you can stand on that stage where so
many Jazz greats once played.
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by Christine Tibbets
Barrier islands distinguish Georgia’s
coast.Their geography’s interesting to know, and to
see up close. What’s happening on the one named St.
Simons Island is robust, ever changing while holding
on to historic charms. The tides here are
distinctive; consider them metaphor for beachfront
lodging, expansive culinary, bustling downtown and
personal ways to delve into the history.
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by Kathleen Walls
No matter where you go in South
Carolina, you'll find great food. Here are a few of the
foodie hotspots I visited lately. Read
more
By Kathleen Walls
Many
restaurants win awards locally but when you see one that
is named a Top 100
Restaurant by Our State Magazine and Best NC
Restaurant 2013 by Urbanspoon, you expect excellence.
Sherefe in Fayetteville, North Carolina doesn’t
disappoint. It specializes in Greek, Turkish and
Mediterranean dishes. Our waiter, Paul, was patient and
knowledgeable with a touch of humor that made ordering
fun. Read more.
By Kathleen Walls
It's rare to find a restaurant that
has stayed in business run by
the same family for over
50 years. Old South Catery in Camden,
South Carolina was started by Charles Hatfield's
grandfather. When his grandfather passed away his mother
took over and now Charles runs it. Growing up with such
a cooking background, southern food was in his blood.
Read more.
Fork in The Road
Germany Without the Airfare
By Kathleen Walls
Want to experience Germany but
can't afford the airfare? There's a solution. Visit
Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe in Sanford, Florida. I
visited recently on a press trip and what a treat!
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Chuckwagon Roundup
Pizza and Beer
by
Kathleen Walls
They
say pizza and beer go together so here are some of
each. Some of the best pizza I ever tasted was at
Bob's Brick Oven Pizzeria in Rock Spring, Georgia.
Unlike many of the new business owners I meet today,
Bob Watts is not a millennial. He's been around the
block a few times. He's a former Vietnam era Marine
and former business man. He claims, "I'm too old
to do things like everybody else." So he doesn't do
like everyone else. Like Frank Sinatra, he does it
his way and that is much better than your average
pizzeria. Georgia recognized this in 2016 when he
won Best of the Best for his pizza.
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Fork in The Road
Simple Twist
By Kathleen Walls
It's
known as Simple Twist for a reason. The owners are
North Carolina locals Nathan and Colleen Roby. Their
dream fulfillment started with one restaurant
partnership that didn't work out but led them by a
simple twist of fate to open a new restaurant
together. They opened Simple Twist in Garner, North
Carolina. Chef Nate believes in sourcing his food
locally and blending them into a magic medley of
flavor. He mixes Southern and American cuisine with
a new twist. That's just what the people of North
Carolina and visitors from all over are searching
for so it was well received. They now own three
locations in Johnson County and have recently opened
a bottle shop and tap room that serves beers from
Johnston County and North Carolina's craft
breweries.
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Down to Earth Food: Buffets and Delis
by Kathleen Walls
Nothing
says comfort food like a buffets or a deli. These
are the spots where the food is plentiful and home
style. They are the go-to for filling lunches where
the emphasis is on the taste not the presentation.
Here are a few I visited lately. All had delicious
and reasonably priced meals. Each has their own
personality.
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Chuckwagon Roundup -- Drink
Drink Up! Wineries, Distilleries, and Brewers
Abound
by Kathleen Walls
It
seems like everywhere I go lately I find a winery,
brewery, or distillery. Amazing how much of a back
story there is on each one and how different the
stories are. Here are some the latest I have
visited.
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Chuckwagon Roundup Drink Click Here
Elite Street Eats
Southern Comfort Food:
Table and Main
by Kathleen Walls
Did you know Roswell,
Georgia is one of the newest up and coming foodie
destinations? With over 200 independent
restaurants. Let's not even worry about the other
100 or so chains on Canton Street alone, it might be
hard to choose where to dine. But, hey, we're in the
South and what's more southern than fried chicken?
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