When I hear the phrase “New Orleans Riverfront”, the river that springs to mind is NOT the Congaree. Nonetheless, that’s where I found myself for dinner for my first night in Columbia. The New Orleans Riverfront Restaurant turned out to be a nice find away from the hustle of the Altavista madness in downtown. Atmosphere … Read More “New Orleans Riverfront Restaurant” »
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I’m sure that Gordon Ramsay would prefer that his name be associated with the four-star restaurants where he has been chef and owner. However, most Americans know him through his BBC show, “Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares,” where he spends a week trying to save failing restaurants. So now, having a “Gordon Ramsay experience” has very little … Read More “Larkins on the River” »
This past week the South Carolina State Supreme Court upheld the City of Greenville’s ordinance banning smoking in restaurants and other public establishments within the city limits. While I’m delighted that the ban has been upheld, I got to see another side of it first hand this morning. I tried to go out for breakfast … Read More “No Smoking @ Gene’s” »