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…
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Surviving A Manhattan Shopping Spree
Going to New York City is a must if you are a fashion connoisseur; it’s where all the big names like Moschino, Valentino, and Christian Dior can be readily found. But the shops can be overwhelm…
Take My Advice—Do As I Say, Not As I Do
Kitty O’Sheas 720 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL by Matt Norris “I don’t trust no one who don’t take their own advice.” Black Crowes; “Bad L…
A Cross-Country Wine Tour: A Guide To Great Wineries In Every Region Of The U.S
Perhaps nothing is more relaxing than sipping a glass of fine wine while enjoying an afternoon picnic or watching the sunset on your vacation. Yes, you may think that the best places to experience thi…
Twenty-Four Inches Of American Heaven
Doogies and the Clam Digger 2525 Berlin Turnpike Newington, CT Visited July 14, 2010 Beer Selection: None Food: Someday you’ll tell your grandkids about it. By Matt Norris I’ve kn…
Luck Shines Down in Natchez, Mississippi
Biscuits & Blues 315 Main St. Natchez, MS Beer Selection: Unusually good variety of national and regional beers. Food: As good as Southern cooking gets. (Real good) By Matt Norris I don’t b…
See Them While You Still Can: 10 Virginia Memorials that Might Not Survive the Left’s Attacks on American History
As the great Winston Churchill once said, “Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Virginia is one of the most historically-relevant states in the country, once ho…
Virginia Beach! Four Perfect Summer Days for the Whole Family
Sunny skies, breath-taking views, and endless entertainment is everything you want in a family vacation. And what kid doesn’t love making sandcastles and chasing waves? Give your whole family a…
Big Time Fun in the “Big Mamou”
Fred’s Lounge 420 6th St. Mamou, LA By Matt Norris It’s 9:30. Every parking spot is full. The dull thump of music reverberates down 6th St.—the main drag in this no-stoplight town…
Summer’s Never Out Of Reach With Char-Grilled Beef
LDR Char Pit 4753 Lake Ave. Rochester, NY By Matt Norris If somehow you really tick off the gods and are sentenced to live the remainder of your days in up-state New York, you could do a lot worse tha…