Category Archives: Food & Wine

La Petite Grocery

La Petite Grocery name pays homage to the storied history of its home, a more than century-old building that’s acted as a cornerstone of the community throughout the years – as a coffee and tea depot, grocery store, butcher shop, florist’s studio, and since 2004, a restaurant. Located in the Garden District in New Orleans, […]

Jeffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

Jeffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company opened their first location in Tampa as one of the first specialty roasters in the state. Although still based in Tampa, this company has expanded to many other cities. The company sells coffee, tea, frozen and alcoholic beverages as well as other treats—in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. This is […]

NBC Sports Grill Brew-Universal CityWalk

NBC Sports Grill at University CityWalk is a large sports-dining experience with nearly 100 high-definition screens immerse you in a stream of sports coverage as you drink and dine. Expect much more than your average bar food. In addition to tasty classics like burgers and ribs, discover Loaded Chili Nachos, Asian Grilled Shrimp Salad and […]

Perkins

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is an American casual dining restaurant chain that serves breakfast and other homestyle meals throughout the day in addition to bakery items such as pies, muffins and other sweets. As of April 2023, the company operates 273 locations. Perkins is not a fancy dining experience but we have been going there (especially in Orlando) […]

Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory is a chain restaurant available throughout the United States. It all started in the 1940s, Evelyn Overton found a recipe in her local Detroit newspaper that inspired her “Original” cheesecake. Everyone loved her recipe so much she decided to open a small bakery, but eventually gave it up to focus on raising […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 Orleans’ 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 Link’s Herbsaint 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 Link’s Herbsaint Bar and Restaurant on historic Saint Charles Avenue features an acclaimed menu with French and […]