Since my 1993 entry into New Bern, this Yankee has been watching a sleepy Southern town slowly -- ever so slowly -- rub its eyes and begi...

Fried green tomatoes, a Southern staple, taste good whether they're hot from the pan, room temperature or cold.  Served hot with a driz...

Trip Advisor is a great resource when you're looking for a restaurant, especially in an unfamiliar area.  Reviews for Sammy's Ice...

Take-out from Taylor's Texas Style Barbecue In New Jersey, and the rest of the Northeast, pork barbecue is not a big item.  Being ho...

The question was innocent enough:  "Do you know where I can buy a birthday cake for Mickey?"  Whether it was a loaded question ...

We've been ignoring Captain Ratty's.  Several years ago, we ate there and were underwhelmed with the food.   But neighbors an...

When we lived in New Jersey, thoughts of roasted pig never crossed our minds on holiday weekends.  Like most New Jerseyans, our focus was o...