The Publick House 1648 Beacon St. Brookline, MA In case you haven’t noticed, I get around. I’ve been to some of the coolest bars and restaurants in all 50 states. So you’re probably wondering if I get…
The True Confessions of A Liberal-Hater
Early Girl Eatery 8 Wall Street Asheville, NC Beer selection: Exciting variety of local brews for lunch or breakfast! Food: Delicious, down-home, sustainable, natural, cage-free, hormone-free, hand-sc…
Uncle Sam Wants You—To Come Here!
Kilroy’s Restaurant and Sports Bar 5250-A Port Royal Rd. Springfield Virginia 22151 “Kilroy was here.” It’s the stuff of a legend. In World War II, shipyard worker James Kilroy was tasked with writing…
I Like Big Buns And I Cannot Lie
Smitty’s Tenderloin Shop 1401 SW Army Post Rd. Des Moines, IA 50315 We’ve talked a bit about the importance of some nice, good-sized buns here at Proud American Traveler. After all, who wants to bite …
Front Porch Sittin’ In Charleston
Poogan’s Porch 72 Queen St. Charleston, SC Beer selection: All the Palmettos (Porter, Pale Ale, Lager & Amber). Food: Gourmet Low Country cuisine worth planning your vacation around. I travel a lo…
Getting The Real Deal In Cajun Country
D.I.’s Cajun Restaurant 6561 Evangeline Highway Basile, Louisiana Beer selection: The usual suspects, plus local Abita Amber Food: Best crabs on earth! I’m always in search of “the real deal.” …
Americans Don’t Travel Like Anthony Bourdain
Editor’s Note: We want to offer our sincerest condolences to Anthony Bourdain’s family, friends, and colleagues. While Proud American Traveler genuinely disagreed with most of his politics and some o…
Politics And Southern Charm
Mecca Restaurant 13 E. Martin St. Raleigh, NC Beer Selection: You can order a long neck Bud if you need one, but this isn’t a beer drinking kinda place. Food: Stick with the southern cooked vegetables…
Trying Not To Get Whacked For An Italian Hot Dog
Tommy’s Italian Sausage 900 2nd Avenue Elizabeth, NJ Sometimes while I wind my way through the backwoods and alleyways of America, I let my imagination run wild. Like maybe I’ve been here before in a …
Evangelizing About Fish Tacos
South Beach Bar & Grille 5059 Newport Ave. San Diego, CA By Matt Norris One of the greatest pleasures of being a proud American traveler is trying out all the quirky foods unique to certain corner…