We’ve got a pretty cool city. 20 years ago, that wasn’t the case. Not that we were uncool perse, but we lacked any sort of “destination”. For instance, downtown wasn’t a place you wanted to go. There wasn’t much to do or see and it was sort of…well, depressing. But over the past decade or…
What to eat in and around Charleston
Managing to eat poorly in a foodie-centric town like Charleston is no easy feat considering you can spit in any direction and land on another amazing restaurant. Needless to say, we ate incredibly well for the week we visited the area, including some well-known favorites like Husk and Wild Olive. So saddle up and prepare…
Knoxville Eats: Knoxville Farmacy
Knoxville Farmacy is the latest farm to table eatery that has opened in West Knoxville. Bettina Hamblin, a local who has made her reputation and created a following from her Luxe Catering company, has turned her catering space into a quick service style restaurant featuring a creative Southern menu with fresh ingredients sourced from local…
Hilton Head Island: Where to Eat
As I mentioned in my Beaufort post about Old Bull Tavern, anytime we travel we are adamant about researching local food spots, where to eat and what the best thing is on the menu. I want to know what food I just can’t miss when I travel to a new place. Usually when I head back…
Knoxville Eats: Dead End BBQ
I have to admit right out of the gate that I am extremely picky when it comes to barbecue. If I am going to eat it, it better be done right – which means not fatty or chewy, but tender and juicy, full of flavor before you pour any sauce on, just slightly fall of…
Knoxville Eats: the Orangery
We’ve been penny-pinching like crazy lately saving up towards a down payment for a house. For our 4th anniversary we decided not to get each other anything. However, being the foodies that we are, we still sprung for a lavish dinner out. After much online menu perusing, we settled on The Orangery…
Knoxville Eats: Surin of Thailand
First off, let me say, please forgive the iPhone pictures. I was too afraid to look like a tourist in my own city to whip my big ol’ Nikon camera out. So anyway, onto the important schtuff… Surin of Thailand is a newer Thai restaurant in Knoxville’s Bearden district. Situated across from Deane Hill Drive next…
Knoxville Eats: The French Market
I have been to France – only once so far in my lifetime. It was in high school before I really appreciated the “finer” things. Needless to say, I did not get to enjoy true French cuisine, let alone a delicious classic like a crêpe filled with strawberries and cream. So when I discovered that…