I enjoyed my visit to this restaurant in the spring so much that I couldn’t wait for Marie to try it. Here’s what she thought. Continue reading “Stamey’s Barbecue, Greensboro NC (Marie’s take)”
Speedy Lohr’s of Arcadia, Lexington NC
On my previous solo trips through North Carolina, I’ve had the pleasure of enjoying the “tray” style of barbecue with red slaw. This was Marie’s first opportunity to enjoy Lexington-style barbecue in the way it’s most commonly served. Continue reading “Speedy Lohr’s of Arcadia, Lexington NC”
Switzerland Cafe, Little Switzerland NC
Anybody planning to visit all of the restaurants on the North Carolina Barbecue Society’s Historic Trail will learn that a couple of them require a little work. This one, for example, is at the top of a mountain. Continue reading “Switzerland Cafe, Little Switzerland NC”
Pete’s Coffee Shop, Knoxville TN
Last month, we took a trip through the Carolinas and stopped in Knoxville along the way for some breakfast at a thirty year-old diner that I was pretty sure Marie would enjoy. Here’s what she had to say about it… Continue reading “Pete’s Coffee Shop, Knoxville TN”
West Indies Crab Salad
Every so often, I find some interesting recipes at the food blogs that I follow and ask Marie to think about making them. But what to do when I can’t actually eat the food that sounds so very good? Continue reading “West Indies Crab Salad”
Nooga-Q Smoke House & Grille, Chattanooga TN
Just off the highway on the way to Signal Mountain, there’s a metal bunker on the right. They offer one of those barbecue baked potatoes that Marie really likes, but they also serve some really good pulled chicken. Continue reading “Nooga-Q Smoke House & Grille, Chattanooga TN”
Doughnuts in Chattanooga
I’ve never seen a city with more independently-owned doughnut places than Memphis. Atlanta’s no slouch, either, with a whole pile of great places to stop in the morning, particularly in Cobb County. Chattanooga may be a distant third to these cities, but we’ve found some great places for breakfast or a midday snack. Over a few days in late October, we visited three local favorites. Continue reading “Doughnuts in Chattanooga”
Marie, Let's Eat! 