Jan 31, 2012 9:48 - By: Whit Honea
Maid-Rite drive-ins have been feeding the Midwest since 1926. That’s a lot of sandwiches.
The restaurant chain is headquartered in Iowa, but has additional locations in Nebraska, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, and Ohio. Carry out beer is not available in all stores, but it should be.
There’s nothing better than good food on a family road trip. While the bigger chains are convenient and often necessary, it’s always nice to try someplace local. What are some of the regional favorites in your area?
This post is part of Uptake’s Tuesday Roadside Attractions Series. If you have a photo of an odd, funny or interesting roadside attraction that you would like to see featured here please submit it via the link in the sidebar with subject line: Roadside.
Jan 30, 2012 17:21 - By: Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
Trattoria Roma
If you’re ever visited a big city and got herded into the nearest tourist trap when you found yourself hungry, you know that these are never the places that locals inhabit. Whether it’s an “authentic” version of the local cuisine or a gimmicky landmark filled with overpriced dishes, you recognize when a place is a genuine hangout or not. From now until February 4, you’ll get the chance to discover real Chicago eateries during Chicago Originals Restaurant week. Read More »
Jan 26, 2012 20:34 - By: Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
Fat Harold's Beach Club
Myrtle Beach earns popularity for beach adventures and seafood delights but there’s another must do experience for the South Carolina hot spot. You can not leave Myrtle Beach without a good shag. Shag dancing, or the Carolina shag to be specific, is the state dance and there’s no better place to try it than Fat Harold’s. Read More »
Jan 24, 2012 16:23 - By: Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
kayaking in Huntington Beach State Park
If you’re a fan of kayaking like I am, you probably enjoy the sensation of of gliding across the water and feeling the gentle waves below you. Well I discovered a different sensation while kayaking through Huntington Beach Sate Park, near Myrtle Beach. I felt it shortly after I started paddling and felt something stuck on my paddle. It was smelly, greenish brown and it’s called pluff mud. Read More »
