Sumo Asian Kitchen in Arden, NC: A Family Review Near Asheville and Lake Lure FamilyCritic • Restaurant Review We visited Sumo Asian Kitchen in Arden, North Carolina, as a family on a Saturday at around 3:00 p.m. It turned out to be an easy, relaxed meal from beginning to end. There were a few other […]
Antonio’s Italian Eatery Review: North Augusta, SC FamilyCritic • Restaurant Review Sometimes the easiest family meals are the ones where everyone can find exactly what they’re craving. Antonio’s Italian Eatery in North Augusta gave us exactly that kind of dinner: pizza for Peter, spaghetti for Claire, a calzone for Kevin, and a generous Greek salad […]
We stopped into Lanky’s on Laurens, right at the entrance to The Alley in downtown Aiken, for a snack between meals. Here’s our honest take on the food, atmosphere, and whether it’s worth the visit.
Gibson & Latimer Linen Dress Review: A Pink Shirtdress and a Little Dillard’s History I have a weakness for clothes that look as though they could have been worn in another decade without actually looking vintage. This Gibson & Latimer dress falls into that category. It is long and pale pink, with a proper pointed […]
Crock-Pot Pork Shoulder: The Best Way I’ve Found to Make Pulled Pork I have recently become a little obsessed with pork shoulder, which is not something I ever expected to say. I bought a two-pack and made them both in the Crock-Pot, although not at the same time. I made one and froze the other […]
Our honest, firsthand review of Chimney Rock Smokehouse: the Top of the Rock, tacos, sliders, live music, and everything else worth knowing before you go.
Joe’s Jeans Review: Fit, Fabric & Signature Styles Disclosure: I purchased the Joe’s Jeans Corduroy Provocateur pants myself. This article is not sponsored, and Joe’s Jeans did not review or approve it. I first gave Joe’s Jeans my full attention because of a pair of chocolate corduroy trousers. The Corduroy Provocateur is beautifully judged for […]
El Tejano Latin Cuisine Express: Rich Latin American Flavors in Augusta, Georgia I don’t know about everyone else, but every so often I get a craving for Latin American food. Not just any meal, but the kind that brings together sweet plantains, rich black beans, fluffy rice, fresh cilantro, onions, pickled onions, lime, and flavorful […]
Just Julie’s Sandwich Shop: One of the Best Local Lunch Restaurants in Aiken, SC The first time we discovered Just Julie’s Sandwich Shop, we enjoyed it so much that we returned three days in a row. That is not something we normally do, but after our first lunch, we kept talking about the food and […]
Ferrando’s Italian Pizzeria: One of Aiken’s Best Family Restaurants Great restaurants are not built on one exceptional meal. They are built on delivering an enjoyable experience over and over again, and that is exactly what Ferrando’s Italian Pizzeria has accomplished. Since 1989, Ferrando’s has been serving the Aiken community with fresh Italian food, gracious hospitality, […]
