My mom and I unknowingly started a tradition several years ago. We started going to dinner at Rick Erwin’s Nantucket Seafood. It’s been voted the best seafood in South Carolina. Yes, the food and service are always outstanding, but the real reason we go is to catch folks skating at Ice on Main in Greenville, … Continue reading
Opening this year, Hotel Talisa is the new kid on the block in Vail, Colorado. You may not know Vail was modeled after the alpine town of Zermatt, Switzerland. In Hotel Talisa’s restaurant Gessner, you get to enjoy a blend of the Colorado Rockies and the Alps in the cuisine. My cocktail of choice while … Continue reading
Crater Lake is legendary for its awe-inspiring views. In this pimento-cheese-loving southern gal’s book, Crater Lake Lodge is legendary for its grilled pimento cheese. The perfect pimento cheese should be gooey and chunky with a bit of a tangy bite to it. It’s even better oozing out of a grilled sandwich. While visiting Crater Lake … Continue reading
Tomato Pie is about as southern as it gets. Only thing that might be more southern – grits. You can get both at Kitchen Sync in my hometown of Greenville, South Carolina. Kitchen Sync has become one of our go-to spots for dinner for my mom and me. We’ve eaten there probably 4-5 times and each … Continue reading
It’s the appetizer that is an absolute must at Gessner in Hotel Talisa in Vail, Colorado. The three crostini bites look like a culinary work of art. As good as they look, they taste even better with loads of lobster, avocado, tomato, and roasted corn drizzled with lemon terragon crème fraîche on a crostini. On … Continue reading
This is the sandwich I can’t stop dreaming about. It’s just a grilled cheese, but the ooey gooeyness of this one makes it an ultimate grilled cheese. I had just finished a 5 mile in Colorado National Monument and wanted a great lunch on my way back to Denver. I remembered a delightful bakery/cafe in … Continue reading
If you love grapefruit and margaritas then this is a match made in heaven for you! While lunching in the Foundry Grill at Sundance Mountain Resort, I had one of the best margaritas I’ve ever had. It was so good I did an InstaStory after my first sip! First, it just looked gorgeous with … Continue reading
These days I’m back in my hometown of Greenville, South Carolina, often to spend time with my mom. Each visit turns into an adventure as we go on culinary explorations. My hometown has truly turned into a foodie town in recent years. Check out my blog “Greenville Eats – My Hometown is a Foodie Town“. … Continue reading
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