by shaylajay | Jun 16, 2024 | Dining
Today was a special day. We celebrated Father’s Day, and I wanted to take Matt somewhere special. He loves seafood, so I took him and the kids to Catch 25 Seafood and Brewery downtown Huntsville. They have an amazing lunch menu Tuesday through Friday from 11-4....
by shaylajay | Jun 15, 2024 | Dining
Without telling my age, I remember sitting in front of the television watching cartoons on Saturday mornings eating Kellog’s Corn Pops cereal, Honey Comb, Honey Smacks, or Lucky Charms. While it has been over 30 years since I have had these cereals, I still...
by shaylajay | Jun 5, 2024 | Dining, Travel
One New York local said, “There are four basic food groups in New York — bagels, pizza, hot dogs, and cheesecake.” I knew I wanted to get a slice of cheesecake and some pizza. I visited NY years ago before I was married. I visited a colleague from...
by shaylajay | May 29, 2024 | Dining, Travel
New York is known for its cheesecake, and at the forefront of the cheesecake craze is Junior’s cheesecake. We took a 5-7 minute walk from our hotel to Junior’s. We met Matt’s cousin, her husband, and their daughters there for lunch. It’s a...
by shaylajay | Mar 22, 2024 | Dining, Travel, Uncategorized
During my trip to my alma mater, Southern University, my friends from Huntsville, Alabama met my family at Southern Pearl Oyster House, a restaurant in Baton Rouge. I lived in Baton Rouge for 16 years, but this was a new restaurant that I had not visited. It was...
by shaylajay | Mar 15, 2024 | Dining, Travel
I always have a great time when I’m in Louisiana, especially in New Orleans. My dear friend Kiley was born and raised in New Orleans, and she always has a great recommendation for good food when I’m in town. We met in undergrad at Southern University in...
