I love diners that are family owned and that is exactly what Hillside Family Restaurant is. While visiting my family we stopped off here for lunch. I was excited to see that the soup of the day was chicken dumpling. I struck up a conversation with my server and she told me about how they make all the soups homemade everyday. You could tell as soon as you tasted the soup. She also helped me select the sandwich I should try. I went for the Italian Beef. The homemade roll was packed full of tender, thinly sliced beef. The peppers and onions added…
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What is the first thing you see when you look at the Seattle skyline? The Space Needle naturally. It’s a popular place, so be prepared to wait in line. Once your inside, you take an elevator all the way up to the observation deck. There is where you will get the best views of Seattle. Be prepared – not only is it high but it is really windy. What I didn’t know until I got there was they have a restaurant “Sky City Restaurant” that rotates around to allow you to see the city while you eat. If you are…
Leave a CommentAfter walking around the pier and Pike Place Market, I needed to stop for a quick snack and something to drink. That’s when I saw Pike Brewing Company. They make their own beer with names like Monk’s Uncle. And what goes great with beer? Homemade soft pretzels! When I was done with the pretzels, something else caught my attention on the menu, it was their Framboise Float. They take Linderman Framboise (a Belgium Lambic style fruit beer – basically raspberry beer that is sweet and tart at the same time) and they add chocolate ice cream. YUMMY!!!!!! It was an…
3 CommentsHomecoming is always a special event during the fall. To be able to enjoy it with my sisters is even better. Rather than going out to eat, we decided to tailgate and cook up some hotdogs on the grill. Plus we got to enjoy it with chips and queso, macaroni salad, and of course beer. Sometimes taking it easy and just relaxing is the best thing. Enjoy! T
1 CommentAs I was exploring around Pikes Place, dodging flying fish, I stumbled upon a bizarre attraction – a giant wall of gum. It’s located on Post Alley, just under the market. It’s pretty simple – a wall with tons and ton of gum. While you’re there feel free to add your’s to the collection. It’s both gross and amazing and something you will not see everywhere. Enjoy! T
Leave a CommentI was walking through Pikes Place Market, enjoying the sights and sounds of the crowd. Not far from the original Starbucks location I came across Michou Deli. They were really crowded inside so I knew I had to go in and check out what they had. As I looked through their display case, my eyes landed on rice balls. They were stacked on a plate and were calling my name. I ordered 2 and made sure they warmed them up for me. Since the place was packed I couldn’t find a table to eat so. I decided to sit down on…
1 CommentWho would expect to find an authentic New York delicatessen in Nashville. But as soon as you pull up to the restaurant you are greeted by the Statue of Liberty. Noshville is a great place to go for breakfast. However, make sure you don’t get there too late because they do not serve breakfast all day. They have a large breakfast menu. I went with classic scrambled eggs. All of their egg and omelette dishes come with your choice of a side. I would recommend trying their silver dollar potato cakes. They are like hash browns but with more flavor. They…
3 CommentsWho doesn’t love pizza by the slice! You can try different combinations instead of having to commit to just one. The choices are right in front of you when you walk through their door and it smells so wonderful. I counted at least 12 choices in the case. I went for 2 slices: the supreme (a traditional flavor) and the artichoke (a unique flavor). The crust was perfect – not too thick and it had a sweet taste to it. I knew that I had to try one of their pasta dishes while I was there. I went with a…
2 CommentsThis restaurant began back in 1932. I had heard about this place on the Food Network show Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives. I was on my way to Charlotte, NC when I drove through Gaffney and decided to stop for lunch. Gaffney is known as the “Peach Capital of South Carolina”. You know you are there when you see the water tower that looks like a peach. The restaurant has the classic diner look with the old fashion counter tops and stools that overlook the kitchen. It is a little piece of history. They has two world famous items on their…
13 CommentsSo there I was walking down University Avenue and I smell of BBQ was in the air. Across the street in a parking lot, I saw the jumbo smoker. They were serving freshly smoked pulled pork. I knew I had to get some before they ran out. They started so early in the morning in order to get the bark on the pork just perfect. I wish I could have just had the pieces of bark. The sandwich I got was great and went so well with my beer before the game. Enjoy! T
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