On our way up the coast to Santa Barbara, CA, my friends and I decided to pull into the small, seaside town of Summerland (population 1,448). We visited a cafe and enjoyed grilled cheese sandwiches, looked around a cool antique shop, and made our way into a boutique...
by Jaclyn Jecha While the U.S. has a lot to offer, we’re the first to admit that we forget our neighbors to the north. It’s really unfortunate because Canada is so close and offers so much. While we always had it in the back of our minds to explore Canada,...
One of the oldest-running barbeque establishments in South Carolina, Maurice’s is famous for its German-style, mustard-based barbeque sauce, known as Carolina Gold. This bright yellow, smooth and tangy sauce lives up to the hype. Be sure to slather extra on...
We took a break from South Carolina barbeque just long enough to check out Motor Supply, a really charming bistro in the Vista neighborhood, near the University of South Carolina. We especially enjoyed the ever-changing menu of craft cocktails, to pair with popular...
by Mary Kong-DeVito | UPDATED Jan 10, 2019 | PUBLISHED Jan 27, 2014 | Travel | < 1MIN READ
Hudson’s Smokehouse & Saloon is a great place to get barbeque with friends and family. It features an updated dining room, full bar, plus a spacious, heated outdoor patio (in case you’re a messy eater). You can choose from the buffet ($10.49), or à la carte dishes...
Shealy’s is the Disneyland of barbeque buffets. Across an extensive buffet with a hot and cold station plus a network of dining rooms, this place could double as a delicious fallout shelter. We especially enjoyed the vinegar-pepper BBQ as well as the mustard-based,...
If you find yourself on I-95 near Richmond with a hankering for barbecue, or if you’re like us and just like to stuff your face with road food, hop off the freeway and head to Buz and Ned’s for fantastic finger-lickin’. A fixture in Richmond since 1992, pit master Buz...
There’s really never a reason not to visit a winery in Virginia. What kind of friend would you be if you turned down the rolling hills, fresh air, and inexpensive tastings of beautiful, family-owned wineries? Don’t ever be that friend. After a short drive from DC (or...
We spent a day at Rappahannock River Oysters in Topping, Virginia, to meet co-owner Travis Croxton, who raises native Chesapeake Bay oysters (Crassostrea virginica) like signature Rappahannocks, Stingrays, Snow Hills, Olde Salts. Oyster farming works up a ferocious...
RuPaul’s Drag Race. Snow White’s wicked stepmother. Wendy Williams. Queens never disappoint. Whether you’re seeking breakfast, lunch, dessert (or a cure for PMS), Queen of Tarts stands as a holistic answer. On the outside, the bright red entrance stands out amongst...
