The Optimist Fish Camp & Oyster Bar Atlanta, Georgia I walked in and the first thing I saw were the words, “Country Ham” in navy blue and yellow, painted on a white wall. The restaurant had been converted from a … Continue reading
Jazz’d Tapas Bar Savannah, Georgia Learn a place is underground and it’s immediately cool. Add a classy atmosphere, an attentive wait staff, well-presented food and creative cocktails that enliven your taste buds–now, that’s a place I’ll hang out. Jazz’d Tapas … Continue reading
Barbara Jean’s Restaurant & Bar St. Simons Island, Georgia There’s something comforting about the never changing–those restaurants you’ve been going to for years that you know and love, and have come to expect. You know the quality, you would bet … Continue reading
Huc-A-Poo’s Bites & Booze Tybee Island, Georgia Huc -A-Poo’s Bites & Booze is the epitome of life. It’s where stories are born. It’s the kind of place Pat Conroy and Earnest Hemingway write about in novels. It’s a genuine, local bar with an … Continue reading
The Crab Shack Tybee Island, Georgia I’m convinced that all I really need in this world is a lifelong friend and a pile of crab legs on the Southern seacoast. There are times when my soul feels so content, like … Continue reading
Southern Soul Barbeque St. Simons Island, Georgia In the South, barbeque is a holy subject. Opinions about it begin forming at a very early age. At an after-church dinner recently, my sister-in-law and I were serving our plates and chatting about how good the barbeque … Continue reading
Palmer’s Village Cafe St. Simons Island, Georgia Breakfast on vacation. It’s probably my favorite meal. Whether you rise with the sun or sleep until 10 a.m., the food at Palmer’s Village Cafe on St. Simons Island will motivate you to … Continue reading
Ocean Terrace Grille St. Simons Island, Georgia If your family is anything like mine, you’ll know what I mean when I say a beach outing can leave you exhausted. The checklist of items we lug through the sand usually includes everything … Continue reading
South City Kitchen Midtown Atlanta, Georgia In a city as large as Atlanta, Georgia choosing a place to dine is like being on a weight-loss plan and trying to fill your plate with only your favorite dishes on Thanksgiving. That … Continue reading
Back in the Day Bakery Savannah, Georgia At the intersection of West 40th and Bull Streets under one lone palm tree in the Starland District of Savannah, Georgia sits Back in the Day Bakery, so fondly known as The Best Little Bakery … Continue reading
