It can be hard to explain the appeal of Key West, Florida to someone who’s never been there. You’ll likely get a confused question that goes something like this: “So Key West is at the end of a long r…
What Happened to Your Dream Mr. Flagler?
Henry Flagler lived large and dreamed even larger, carving a civilization out of mosquito and alligator infested swamps, stretching railroad tracks across open ocean, and building opulent resort hotel…
Singing The Deep Fried Blues On Beale Street
Dyer’s Burgers 205 Beale St. Memphis, TN “Memphis is not what it used to be.” — Texas songwriter Owen Temple from his song “Memphis” No, Memphis is not what it used to be. I suppose most folks t…
One Greedy Union’s Actions Disrupts Travel Plans For Thousands
If you were planning to book a flight with Southwest Airlines in the near future, you might want to think twice. The airline that carries more domestic passengers than any other is in a nasty dispute …
The One Money-Saving Loophole The Airlines Don’t Want You To Know
The way the airlines set their fares is more convoluted than figuring out which bathroom to use at the Democrat National Convention. If you’re on a plane with 130 passengers, your 129 fellow passenger…
Prejean’s – A True ‘Cajun Country’ Experience
Prejean’s Lafayette, LA Beer Selection: Abita Amber Food: Cajun food of your dreams. Generally, in my search for cool, new places to eat and drink, I try to avoid touristy restaurants. They suf…
No Comparison, Feltner’s Is A Cut Above Fast-Food
Feltner’s Whatta-burger Beer selection: None Food: Burgers and fries If I ever wanted to do one of those ridiculous taxpayer-funded research projects on something like comparing burgers …
Frying Up Thighs, Legs, And Ravioli In St. Louis
Porter’s Fried Chicken St. Louis, MO Beer selection: None. Food: “Famous Fried Chicken” Nope. I’m not a chicken guy. In the over 10,000 estimated meals I’ve eaten at a restaurant, I can’t recall EVER …
Can Too Much Success Be A Bad Thing At Virgie’s BBQ?
Virgie’s BBQ 5535 Gessner Dr. Houston, TX Sometimes too much success can be a bad thing. Now, before you think I’ve gone all socialist on you, hear me out. Good barbeque, like real good barbeque, is a…
Studio Diner No Match For The Snooze Button
Studio Diner 4701 Ruffin Rd. San Diego, CA They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. What I want to know is, who the heck are “they” and why are “they” telling me when and what I shoul…
