USA

Castle Hill Inn – A Historic Hotel and Restaurant in Newport, RI

Leave a Comment / North America, USA /

The Castle Hill Inn in Newport, Rhode Island, has a special place in American History. Most noteworthy, it was once the summer home of marine biologist Alexander Agassiz of Harvard University.  Built in 1874, the sweet, shingled beach “cottage” allowed Agassiz the opportunity to appreciate the beautiful environment above and below the surface. The mansion acted […]

Castle Hill Inn – A Historic Hotel and Restaurant in Newport, RI Read More »

smith. in Corinth, Mississippi: Lowercase s, Uppercase Cuisine

Leave a Comment / USA /

It’s odd to see the name of a restaurant begin with a lowercase letter and end with a period, but the 1869 building in which smith. is housed was a former printery, so the title, menu, and associated pieces are made to look as if they were typed on an [amazon_textlink asin=’B07GDD3VFV’ text=’old Underwood typewriter’ template=’ProductLink’

smith. in Corinth, Mississippi: Lowercase s, Uppercase Cuisine Read More »

Bajo Sexto Taco at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee

Leave a Comment / USA /

Bajo Sexto Taco in Nashville, Tennessee, is a musical take on a Mexican theme. Located adjacent to the lobby of the Country Music Hall of Fame, just steps from Bridgestone Arena and Convention Center, I found this place on day two of a Nashville trip. After the first day of traditional Nashville eating – BBQ ribs,

Bajo Sexto Taco at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee Read More »

Art, Brew and Local Food at 712 Eat + Drink in Council Bluffs, Iowa

Leave a Comment / USA /

“Details are the difference between good and great.”  This is the concept followed by owners Janie and Ryan Rogers and Brandon Juon, three life-long residents of Council Bluffs, Iowa who operate 712 Eat + Drink. The restaurant is named for the local area code.  Located just across the Missouri River from Omaha, Nebraska, this neighborhood

Art, Brew and Local Food at 712 Eat + Drink in Council Bluffs, Iowa Read More »

Galley and Garden: Luxury Dining in Birmingham, Alabama

Leave a Comment / USA /

Chef James Boyce, the owner of three popular restaurants in Alabama’s Rocket City of Huntsville, [amazon_textlink asin=’1493003828′ text=’Alabama’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’61af538c-e8fd-11e8-a79b-15d9ddfe81d5′], was persuaded to offer his culinary talents to the people of Birmingham. Galley and Garden, open since fall of 2014, has a location on Highland Avenue that is perfect for diners looking for an

Galley and Garden: Luxury Dining in Birmingham, Alabama Read More »