Louie's Cafe is a 24-hour diner that has been feeding hungry (and hungover) students at LSU in Baton Rouge since 1941. The current owner, Jimmy, took over in 1977 and you can still see him running the kitchen. Since there are only 60 seats in the restaurant, there's typically a wait, but you'll soon find out that it's well worth it. The Veggie Omelet is what Louie's is … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Louie’s Cafe
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Apartment Rentals in the South
Hotels and inns are great, but they're not the only option when traveling in the South. A number of house rental companies operate in this region with beachfront condos, mountain cabins, cozy bungalows, and even tiny homes. It's a nice way of feeling like a local, even for a short time, with plenty of space for groups and amenities like full kitchens. Why Apartment … [Read more...] about Apartment Rentals in the South
Classic Eats: Bowen’s Island Restaurant
Generations of locals and tourists alike flock to the Bowen's Island Restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina, which has been featured on countless television shows and movies including Outer Banks, Dear John, Southern Charm, and Man vs. Food. The restaurant has won awards and accolades from everyone from Southern Living to the James Beard Foundation's American … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Bowen’s Island Restaurant
Classic Eats: The Varsity
Classic Eats is a new series about old-school and beloved Southern dining establishments. Do you have suggestions? Leave them in the comments. No restaurant signifies "Atlanta" more to me than the bright red V visible from the highway as you approach downtown. The Varsity opened in 1928 and is known as the "world's largest drive in," where you can still get carhop service. … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: The Varsity
Southern Stays: The Freehand Miami
Miami, Florida is one of the most expensive cities to visit, especially when it comes to finding a place to stay. But it was the first location of Freehand, a chain of luxury hostels now with locations in Los Angeles, New York City, and Chicago, which opened in 2012. The decor feels very much like what you'd expect from a hotel, mostly because it was built in the former … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Freehand Miami
