Sura - Providence, RI

A quick post about this spot in Providence, RI we came across while walking around. If you know anything about me, I get that itch for some comfort food while I'm on the road. While I'm all for some bacon mac and cheese, nothing can replace my craving for some good ole Korean food. Sura, fit the bill for some good ole deliciousness.


What is "bibimbap"? It's rice topped with all sorts of goodies from spinach, roots of various kinds, some sort of protein, and an egg. Then you pour over it a sweet and spicy pepper sauce. It's a great one bowl meal.

--Joe

Shoya Izakaya - Doraville, GA

Atlanta, Georgia . . . The city seems like a huge metropolis to someone like the likes of me from Durham, NC. In fact I consider it to be one of the top 10 biggest cities in the US. Maybe I'm just naive. Atlanta is currently only the 33rd largest city in the US by population but packs more quality restaurants than some of the big boys. Shoya belongs in the big city, it produces super fresh seafood and yakitori while seemingly at full capacity at all times.

This is a long post so bear with me, I promise that some of these foods, as bizarre as they may seem, are truely delicious and deserve your attention if you stop by this strip mall eatery.

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Lola - Seattle, WA

English pea, summer squash, feta omelette, bacon, toast
I had the pleasure of getting to eat at Lola the last time I was in Seattle, and I have to say it's a spot that I could find myself going back to over and over again. The food was all fresh, delicious, and portions, just right.

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Conti - Brunswick Head, NSW, Australia

We arrived at Colongata Airport early enough in the morning the day of our first performance at Byron Bay Bluesfest to stop off at a nice spot for lunch. The beauty of the country side here really struck an accord with me right away. It's unlike the country side you see in NC but more like what you'd see in Hawaii. The lush trees are spotted with bright colorful flowers and the air smells sweeter for some reason. Conti (short for continental) was recommended to us by our artist liaison from the festival.

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Local Eats: Vietnam Grille - Charlotte, NC

On December 12, 2009 I ran my first (and quite possibly last) 5k in Charlotte, NC. It was called the Jingle Jog and jingle and jog I did. In fact a bunch of us did. My sister, brother-in-law, cousin, and Em all went along for the run, and more importantly to meet my new cousin Lauren and welcome her into the family.

I couldn't just come to Charlotte without grabbing a bite could I?

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