Anchorage of Southern Cuisine in Greenville
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Anchorage of Southern Cuisine in Greenville

Anchorage means a place where vessels anchor.  But, it also has another meaning of securing or a source of reassurance.  Traditional southern cuisine from the land definitely has a firm anchor in one of the hottest restaurants in the Southeast – The Anchorage in Greenville, South Carolina.  Traditional southern staples of peas, corn, and even … Continue reading

Essence of the Pioneer Spirit at Bird and Jim Restaurant in Estes Park
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Essence of the Pioneer Spirit at Bird and Jim Restaurant in Estes Park

The food scene in Estes Park, Colorado, just got elevated to a new level.  There’s a whole new twist on modern mountain cuisine in town.  The place is Bird & Jim.  Unique name right?  It’s named after Isabella Bird and Rocky Mountain Jim.  Isabella Bird was an English adventurer embracing the pioneer spirit in the … Continue reading

French Meets Southern at Stella’s Brassiere
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French Meets Southern at Stella’s Brassiere

This quaint spot serving up “parkside provisions” on the edge of Legacy Park in Greenville, South Carolina, is where French flair meets Southern comfort.  On a nice Saturday night, my mom and I decided to try somewhere different from our usual haunts in downtown or on Augusta Road that we go to when I’m in … Continue reading

Mary’s at Falls Cottage
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Mary’s at Falls Cottage

When you look at the yellow cottage overlooking Falls Park in my hometown of Greenville, South Carolina, words like charming, quaint, or cute immediately come to mind. For a lovely lunch experience, Mary’s at Falls Cottage is definitely the place. If you’re really lucky you get to sit out in the garden on a beautiful … Continue reading

Like A Bosscat
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Like A Bosscat

Recently my dear friend Hope came into Houston and we headed over to Bosscat Kitchen & Libations, a new hot spot in H-town I had been wanting to try. If you are a whiskey fan, this spot is a must.  Their whiskey room is just flat out cool. They have a ton of craft cocktails … Continue reading

Coconut’s Fish Tacos
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Coconut’s Fish Tacos

After a long hike in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale, Arizona, my hiking buddy Darrel and I needed to refuel after time in the desert sun.  We wanted a spot where we could go in our post-hike sweaty glory so we picked Coconut’s Fish Café.  Darrel had lived in Scottsdale for years and knew … Continue reading

Randevu’s Green BLT
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Randevu’s Green BLT

My dad always enjoyed taking Sunday drives so on Father’s Day my mom and I did just that.  We drove up to Cashiers from Greenville, South Carolina, with no idea where we were going to eat.  To our delight in the small mountain town in North Carolina, we found a quaint cafe perfect for lunch … Continue reading

Solitaire Sangria
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Solitaire Sangria

It’s called “a diversified eatery.”  I stumbled up Solitaire Restaurant recently as my cousin Susan and I enjoyed a delightful evening stroll exploring the Highlands neighborhood in Denver.  The weather was perfect and we opted to dine outside.  It was the first hot day of June in Denver so I have to try their sangria. … Continue reading