While wandering through the lively historic downtown district of Boulder, Colorado, I came across Hapa Sushi, a cozy sushi spot that grabbed my attention. The outdoor patio was nearly full even at 4pm on a weekday, a sure sign of good food. Starving after a day of exploring, I decided to stop in and check … Continue reading Hapa Sushi
Columbia River Maritime Museum
The Columbia River Maritime Museum is located on the waterfront in the picturesque coastal town of Astoria, Oregon. The museum was built in 1962 and has been a local landmark for history buffs and tourists alike. Within these walls, they house a wide variety of artifacts, exhibits and interactive displays highlighting the region's rich nautical … Continue reading Columbia River Maritime Museum
Steakadelphia
A taste of Philly in Portland! I have to admit I very rarely try a Philly Cheesesteak outside of Philadelphia but I made an exception this time. I stumbled across Steakadelphia in Portland, Oregon and decided to stop in. The place was pretty busy with a wide range of people having lunch, very diverse indeed. … Continue reading Steakadelphia
Bowpicker Fish and Chips
I ran into some locals while visiting Cannon Beach Oregon and once they heard I was on my way to Astoria they promptly recommended I visit The Bowpicker for lunch. I asked where it was and their reply was "Just keep driving down the main drag from downtown and look for the boat on your … Continue reading Bowpicker Fish and Chips
Snappy’s Cafe & Grill
The city of Katy, Texas is home to one of the best places to get a great meal and see a familiar hometown face, a cafe and grill named Snappy's Cafe and Grill. On a typical weekend you will see the crowds hit this eatery as mid-morning hunger strikes the residents of Katy, TX. The … Continue reading Snappy’s Cafe & Grill
Hyman’s Seafood
Mmmm Seafood! Taking a walk in historic Charleston, South Carolina can leave one pretty hungry and being this close to the coast I had to have some seafood for lunch. I came across Hyman's Seafood Co. on Meeting St and apparently this specific location has been a Hyman establishment since 1890. Wow. It was originally … Continue reading Hyman’s Seafood
Charleston South Carolina
History Galore! Charleston, South Carolina is one of the southern cities I've had on my list of places to visit for quite some time. Let me just say that it almost didn't get scratched off my list since it took me well over an hour to find a place to park the van I was … Continue reading Charleston South Carolina
Mellow Mushroom
Looking for a Slice! The Mellow Mushroom was originally established in Atlanta, Georgia in 1974 but have since branched out with locations throughout the south. I stumbled across the restaurant while wandering around Asheville NC and thought it would be a good place to take a break and grab some lunch. The restaurant is definitely … Continue reading Mellow Mushroom
Uncle Larry’s Restaurant
I just got smacked! Let me just say I love fried catfish... At times I'll be on the road traveling and get a crazy craving for it. I'll look for local restaurants that specialize in fried catfish and often times I've been very disappointed. Well.. when I heard about Uncle Larry's Restaurant in Chattanooga, Tennessee … Continue reading Uncle Larry’s Restaurant
Dreamland BBQ
Ribs to die for? When I told some of my friends I was traveling through Tuscaloosa, Alabama, they mentioned that I had to stop by Dreamland BBQ as it was one of their favorites places to eat when they were in college. With their suggestion in mind I plugged Dreamland BBQ into my GPS and … Continue reading Dreamland BBQ