Callahan Barbecue 450077 State Road 200 Callahan, FL Generally, I’m not a “follow the crowd” kind of guy. But that doesn’t mean I’ll completely disregard a 21st century concept such as “crowdsourcing.…
A Southern Fried Shout Out To The Lowly Catfish
Little Libby’s Catfish 234 Lime Quarry Rd. Madison, AL I feel obligated to defend the honor of the catfish. You probably consider this bottom dweller of the South’s muddy waters to be lower-class food…
The Publick House Won’t Let You Down
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.” …
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 …