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Ugly Dog Saloon & BBQ

Ugly Dog is not a fancy establishment but rather more like a local hangout. It is relaxed with friendly staff, a vast menu of beers and other drinks and a pool table that was in use during our visit. It was a short walk from where we were staying so it was a quick stop […]

Element Knoxville West

Element Knoxville West is a comfortable hotel minutes from shopping, dining, entertainment, and authentic outdoor adventure. This hotel offered us a well priced hotel on our way to Nashville. The rooms were comfortable and breakfast was included. The lobby breakfast area offers light options such as bagels, granola and fruit (although it was not available […]

Legacy Kitchen Craft Tavern

Legacy Kitchen Craft Tavern is located in the Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel offers a great selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner entrees. As we were staying at the hotel, it was a convenient choice but I would still recommend it if you want a casual feel and great food. In the morning […]

The National WWII Museum

The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience inย the war that changed the worldโ€”why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means todayโ€”so that all generations can understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn. Through exhibits, multimedia experiences, and thousands of personal accounts, the […]

Gospel Coffee and Boozy Treats

Enjoy Gospel Coffee and Boozy Treats. We stopped off at this playful cafe during one of our recent walks in the heat in New Orleans. Located in the trendy cafe at Kimpton Hotel Fontenot in New Orleans, you can enjoy coffee, custard + more and booze can be added to anything. This cafe is inspired […]

Peacock Room

Dining at the Peacock Room in the Kimpton Hotel Fonenat was pure pleasure during our recent Sunday brunch. It effortlessly blended the eccentric personality of New Orleansโ€™ bar culture with the old-world charm and sophistication of a classic social club. The Peacock Room delivered a bright and vibrant feel during the day while apparently it […]

Herbsaint

Chef Donald Linkโ€™sย Herbsaintย Bar and Restaurant, established in 2000 on historic St. Charles Avenue, is the flagship of the Link Restaurant Group. This wonderful and cozy restaurant in the Warehouse District offers a nice selection of food. Chef Donald Linkโ€™s Herbsaint Bar and Restaurant on historic Saint Charles Avenue features an acclaimed menu with French and […]

New Orleans

New Orleans is a fantastic city known for music, food and friendly hospitality. New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the โ€œBig Easy,โ€ itโ€™s known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African […]

Tipitina’s

Tipitinaโ€™sย is a music venue located at the corner of Napoleon Avenue andย Tchoupitoulas Streetinย Uptownย New Orleans, Louisiana. Local music enthusiasts opened the venue on January 14, 1977.ย The name was inspired by a well-known song, โ€œTipitinaโ€, byย Professor Longhairย who also performed there until his death in 1980. The last time I went to Tipitinaโ€™s there was a wire cage […]

Sofia

Sofia was designed as a fun and funky high-energy restaurant in the heart of New Orleans Warehouse District. ย  Sofia was an absolute pleasure with its wonderful decor, mouth watering food and friendly staff. Food is sourced from local and sustainable farms and purveyors that match their standards for ethics and responsibility. ย  We dined […]