A Slice of New York in Charleston

by on January 13, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine

A Slice of New York in Charleston

On King Street a gentleman stated, “pizza by the slice.” I stopped. He extended his hand to give me a pamphlet. Puzzled, I thought was “by the slice” really a novelty or a selling point? I guess with the American restaurant scene becoming a “chain nation,” it’s true. A single slice might actually be hard […]

Salkehatchie and the Beaches on the Savannah River

by on January 13, 2011 in Beach, Destination

Salkehatchie and the Beaches on the Savannah River

If I played the word association game with “beach,” my first thoughts might be either “surf” or “ocean.” I’d rarely think “lake,” and might never think “river.” Yet during a visit to the Salkehatchie region of South Carolina I enjoyed some brief, but memorable beach moments along the Savannah River. Ninety minutes north of the city […]

Charleston Crab House is much more than a good Crab Cake

by on January 12, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine

Charleston Crab House is much more than a good Crab Cake

After a taste of the savory barbeque and the classic of shrimp and grits one item still existed on my personal Charleston ‘must eat’ list: crab cakes. So where better to eat a low country pan seared cake of goodness then the Charleston Crab House. With the first steps inside the restaurant the mood was […]

Charleston Cuisine in Blossom

by on January 11, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine

Charleston Cuisine in Blossom

The vibrant restaurant scene of downtown Charleston makes for a perfect place to take in an evening meal. And after watching the sunset down on the waterfront, I headed up to East Bay Street for dinner at Blossom for a delightful dinner in Charleston. Just as my martini arrived, the chef came out to greet […]

A Southern Staple Sampled at Jim N Nick’s Bar-B-Q of Charleston

by on January 10, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine

A Southern Staple Sampled at Jim N Nick’s Bar-B-Q of Charleston

Ah, southern comfort food. Slow cooked savory barbeque. No trip below the Mason-Dixon line can be called complete without a taste. So, on a recent adventure to South Carolina, my first meal (and first stop): BBQ for lunch. I scheduled a lunch with an old friend Tamara and she recommended Jim N Nick’s Bar-B-Q, a centrally […]

Sunset Sunday – Between Lambertville, NJ and New Hope, PA

by on January 9, 2011 in Sunset Sunday

Sunset Sunday – Between Lambertville, NJ and New Hope, PA

Along the Delaware river, not to far from the spot of the famed George Washington crossing that appears on the New Jersey State Quarter, a bridge connects two towns and two states. The towns are Lambertville and New Hope, the states New Jersey and Pennsylvania and the area’s history dates back to the founding of […]

Oh “MamMitas” the Beach Club of Playa

by on January 6, 2011 in Beach, Destination, Mexico Travel

Oh “MamMitas” the Beach Club of Playa

In Mexico, “playa” might translate to beach, but “Playa” means Playa del Carmen. And when travelers visit Playa del Carmen, the  beach where the “in crowd” goes to see and be seen remains Mamitas Beach Club. Located on 28th street, a few blocks north of the popular nighttime haunts, the party begins on the beach.  […]

The 2nd January Anniversary

by on January 5, 2011 in Events, Reflection

The 2nd January Anniversary

Today I celebrate two years of freelance, or as I see it, two years of freedom. This January 5th marks two years since my last day employed in the corporate world. When I reflect back on the two years, I smile.  And it’s a big smile. So now looking forward just like last year with […]

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