Dining Blog

Downtown Kitchen

October 1st was our anniversary, so we decided to have dinner at the Downtown Kitchen.  This was my first time eating at this restaurant, and I loved it!  My husband's friend also has an October 1st wedding anniversary, so we all went out to eat together,...

The Parish Restaurant

My husband heard about The Parish restaurant from a guy who saw the restaurant on the news.  During Mardi Gras, the owners had a huge crawfish boil in the parking lot.  Where was I and why didn't I know about this earlier?  Geez, I want some...

Cooking With Chioma

I had a blast cooking with my  Chioma who is an excellent cook and a studies nutrition at the University of Arizona.  Chioma is a personal trainer, but she also consults clients on healthy eating.  What more can you ask for? She's what I call an...

The Grill at Hacienda Del Sol

After a long week, my husband and I decided to try The Grill at Hacienda Del Sol.  I saw this restaurant in the Tucson Living Magazine, and it was listed as one of the top 5, so I wanted to take a visit.  It's also winner of the AAA Four Diamond Restaurant...

Slim & Husky’s Gourmet Pizza

I just experienced Slim & Husky's Gourmet Pizza in Tennessee, and I AM IN LOVE! This restaurant is black owned. All three of the founders (Clint Gray, Derrick Moore, and Emanuel "E.J." Reed) are HBCU Tennessee State University grads. Their dream, which...

Joe’s Pizza NYC

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 law school, and I...

Catch 25 Seafood and Brewery

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. Matt...

Going Greek

One of my favorite restaurants has closed.  They had the best lamb chops ever and now I have to find somewhere else to get great lamb chops.  Well, I didn't have to look far.  I went to My Big Fat Greek Restaurant on a rainy evening after my husband...

Grilled Fish Tacos and Crunchy Corn Salsa

While visiting California a couple of weeks ago, I was craving fish tacos.  I don't know where the craving came from, but I just had to have one.  Ironically, the restaurant where we ate had what appeared to be a delicious grilled fish taco on the menu, but...

Fantastic Fudge at Fernandina Beach

During our tour with Mr. Ron Miller of Coast One Tours, we asked for a great place to get ice-cream. My kids wanted ice-cream, so he recommended Fantastic Fudge, which received approval from the entire family. At Fantastic Fudge, they make the fudge in house, and they...

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Sexy Fish Miami

Sexy Fish Miami

From the moment you walk into this restaurant, you understand why it is called "Sexy Fish Miami."...

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Dakar NOLA

Dakar NOLA

A couple of weeks ago, I escaped the snow here in Huntsville and headed to New Orleans to enjoy...

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116 Noble

116 Noble

This evening was beyond spectacular. I spent time with some wonderful women from the Huntsville...

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Coffee Rani

Coffee Rani

I recently visited Mandeville, Louisiana, which is across the lake from New Orleans. I used to...

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Leafly Boba Bar

Leafly Boba Bar

Boba tea has been all the craze around Huntsville for the past few years. With so many artificial...

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Purveyor

Purveyor

Today was a great day! I am celebrating another year and having fun doing it. Today is my...

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Poppy Kitchen

Poppy Kitchen

I heard about this restaurant a couple of months ago.  This restaurant has been open less...

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Cup Quequitos

Cup Quequitos

A couple of weeks ago, my family and I attended Second Saturdays Downtown.  Different artists...

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San Diego

San Diego

I spent some quality time in San Diego with my family, and we had a blast hanging out...

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Mini Cobblers

Mini Cobblers

I love apple cobbler and peach cobbler, but I wanted to try a mini version of the cobbler, which...

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Tropical Sno

Tropical Sno

If you have never had a "sno ball," you don't know what you're missing.  It is a sweet little...

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Going Greek

Going Greek

One of my favorite restaurants has closed.  They had the best lamb chops ever and now I have...

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Yes Indeed!

Yes Indeed!

There's one thing I can't get used to in the desert --- being away from good Southern cooking....

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