It’s no secret that fast food can be disgusting. Typically just a means to an end, most people are forced to eat at a major fast food chain because they’re pressed for time or nothing else is open. Wh…
You Won’t Believe What’s On Display At America’s Most Unusual Museums
There is nothing quite as exciting like stumbling upon an out of the way (and out of the ordinary) attraction during your travels. And America is well known for her conglomeration of distinct personal…
A Lunch Time Tragedy In Texas
Stone Werks Big Rock Grill San Antonio, TX I’m giving up burgers. Yep. You read that right. I’m swearing off burgers. I know. That’s like the Pope giving up Catholicism. Or Venezuela giving up sociali…
Celebrate The Fourth of July With Bangin’ Fireworks And Rockin’ Festivities
America, isn’t she beautiful? Every day is a great day to celebrate America’s freedom from oppressive tyranny, but the Fourth of July is a cut above the rest. Whether you’re looking to have a quiet ge…
Get Your Kitsch On With These Must-See Roadside Attractions
It seems the world has irreparably changed in the last few decades. We’re moving at lightning speed, with too much to do and too little time to get it done. Wouldn’t it be great to slow things down a …
Discomfort Food In Dallas
Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse 2202 Inwood Rd. Dallas, TX By Matt Norris There is a certain school of barbeque philosophy that states good barbeque can’t be too comfortable. After all, any self-respecting p…
Assaulting The Senses In “San Antone”
Mi Tierra Café y Panaderia 218 Produce Row San Antonio, TX Beer selection: Excellent variety of Mexican beers Food: Top notch Mexican cuisine. By Matt Norris Part of the fun with this gig is discoveri…
Greeting A New Day With Old Grease, Graffiti, and Neck Tattoos
Frank’s Grill 1915 Mangum Road Houston, TX By Matt Norris Diner. Hash house. Greasy spoon. I like to call this uniquely American roadside phenomenon the “dive breakfast joint.” Frank’s Grill, located …
Wanna Get Away? Spring is the Perfect Season to Visit these Four Hidden Spots
Ah, springtime. After months of grey winter blues, hope for better weather springs eternal. Don’t worry. Your friends here at Proud American Traveler have hand-picked four perfect springtime destina…
