Author: familycritic

Crock-Pot Pork Shoulder: The Best Way I’ve Found to Make Pulled Pork

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 […]

Chimney Rock Smokehouse Review: Barbecue, Tacos and Live Music in Chimney Rock, NC

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

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

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

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

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, […]

Designing a Pantry That Serves the Home

Designing a pantry goes far beyond adding shelves. After years in real estate and property management, we’re sharing the features we’re prioritizing in our multi-generational home, from countertop workspace and appliance storage to lighting, accessibility, and thoughtful workflow.

La Strada at Lake Lure

La Strada La Strada Lake Lure Review: Dinner With a View Where Lake Lure Locals and Visitors Meet for Dinner Every destination has a handful of restaurants that become part of the experience. In Lake Lure, La Strada is one of those places. Visitors often discover La Strada because of the view. Many return because […]

Break on the Lake Review: One of Lake Greenwood’s Best Waterfront Restaurants

Break on the Lake Review: One of Lake Greenwood’s Best Waterfront Restaurants FamilyCritic • Cuisine Review Break on the Lake Review: One of Lake Greenwood’s Best Waterfront Restaurants Break on the Lake offers the kind of waterfront view that makes dinner feel like part of the destination. Break on the Lake was one of those […]

Apollo Flame Asheville Review | Where to Eat Near Tanger Outlets Asheville

Apollo Flame Asheville Review | Where to Eat Near Tanger Outlets Asheville FamilyCritic • Cuisine Review Where to Eat Near Tanger Outlets Asheville Years ago, someone recommended Apollo Flame to us. We filed it away as one of those places we needed to try someday. Somehow, someday took several years. A recent trip to Asheville […]