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Pie Heaven: 5 of America’s Best Pies
By Rachel Apostoles I have a confession to make- I have pie on the brain. This week, I re-watched one of my favorite foodie films, Waitress and have been dreaming of pies ever since. Set in a small town in the South, Waitress is the story of Jenna Hunterson (Kerri Russell), an unhappily married waitress at a pie diner who...
Happy National Chocolate Chip Day! America’s 7 Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
By Anna Hider Chocolate chip cookies- like all great things, these classic treats were invented by accident. It all started in the 1930’s when Ruth Graves Wakefield, the cook and owner of the Toll House Inn, wanted to make a batch of plain chocolate cookies but found herself out of baker’s chocolate. Instead, she added broken pieces of Nestle semi-sweet...
The Best Midwest College Bars to Booze with Your Buds
By Austin Coop What makes a great Midwest college bar? Obviously, cheep beer doesn’t hurt, but a pitcher of beer at a rock bottom price isn’t the only factor to determine what truly makes a college bar memorable. A legendary college bar endures the test of time and is the first stop thirsty alumni make when returning to town. ...
Best Dining in Durham: 4 Top Foodie Feasts
By Rachel Apostoles In the last ten years, downtown Durham, once an industrial tobacco town, has undergone a remarkable revival, taking on a grungy, alternative, artisan, almost hipster vibe. A new crop of chefs, bakers, and coffee makers have bred new life into the city, making it a must-visit for foodies. Take a look at our guide to the...
“Saxy” Saxapahaw, NC: Small Town with Big Charm
By Rachel Apostoles If you’re headed down south to the land of the pines, don’t miss “Saxy” Saxapahaw, North Carolina, a small town (really… it’s a two-square mile community) with big charm. Saxapahaw’s a rural town located on the banks of the Haw River, Saxapahaw was once a cotton mill town, but since the mill’s closing in 1994, Saxapahaw...
Crafting Greatness: Top 5 Craft Breweries
By Emily Latham “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy” Benjamin Franklin Yes, even our Founding Fathers knew that beer was reason to solution! Beer is America’s alcoholic drink of choice, and with good reason. Consuming beer (one to six alcoholic beverages a week) can fight off dementia, Type 2 Diabetes, and heart disease...
Cincinnati’s Best Food Challenges: Part 2
By Tatiana Parent Has your stomach survived the first part of our Ultimate Cincinnati Food Challenge? If so, you’re in luck, we’ve got 6 more epic eats that are sure to punish your gut. So, pop some pepto and prepare for Part 2 of Cincinnati’s Best Food Challenges! Howie’s Diner “Biscuits and gravy” Challenge The Rules: Don’t let the name...
Cincinnati’s Best Food Challenges: Part 1
By Tatiana Parent Cincinnati is more than the Reds, Bengals and three-way chili, it’s also home to several amazing food challenges. From Monster burgers to Terminator sausages we’ve rounded up the best ways to bust your gut in Queen City. So, loosen your belt and prepare to commit carbicide. 1.) By Golly’s “When Pigs Fly” Challenge The Rules: You gotta knock...
Sideways Road Trip: Santa Barbara Filming Locations
By Tatiana Parent We’ve all been there… Middle-aged, past your prime, trying to navigate the restless sense of ennui that plagues the privileged and self-centered. Well, that’s nothing a little wine-tasting, casual sex and a good road trip can’t fix! So, pop open a bottle of your best Cabernet (NO MERLOT!) and enjoy a Sideways road trip through the Santa...
Be My, Cherry Pie!
By Tatiana Parent The rumors are true, today is National Cherry Pie Day (and President’s Day, but everybody knows that). In honor of this holiest of holy days we have dedicated our blog post to that thoroughly American national treasure…the cherry pie. Though, most bakeries and diners across the country feature their own cherry pies, Michigan is considered a mecca...