I’m back in Atlanta with my family.  Last night, my brother’s friend got married at one of the hotel’s downtown.  Her engagement ring…

The Cheesecake Factory is my favorite restaurant of all time. The atmosphere is upscale, but in a relaxed way where you don’t have to be overdress…

Magazine Metals has some really cool jewelry made of recycled materials, although some pieces are made with new resources. If you’re looking for s…

I don’t know how to say it nicely, so I won’t. This restaurant was awful. Dinner began with a free appetizer of one cucumber slice with raw sal…

If you need some funky lights made from recycled materials, Winky’s is the place to go. It’s the lighting equivalent of Spencer’s. To be hone…

This attraction was worth a visit because the museum got a grant and admission was free. If I had paid for admission, I would have been disappointed…

If this place were graded on looks alone, it would get an A+. Unfortunately, taste is also half the battle. The macaroons from Sucre were featured …

The Renaissance Pere Marquette is located in the Central Business District, also known as the CBD. To be honest, I was a little disappointed with th…

All I have to say is thank god for Emeril's. He was my saving grace today.  In a city known for it's food, it has been suprisingly hard to find …

Praise be to Emeril’s! In a town known for its food, I was starting to wonder where all the culinary masterminds were hiding. Turns out, they wer…

I toured the Garden Disctrict today.  With all the beautiful southern homes and fancy shops, it's much more my speed than Bourbon Street.  …

The Creole Creamery offers nontraditional flavors of ice cream like red velvet cake, nectar sherbet and cookie monster. They also make ice cream wit…

If you are staying in a hotel near Bourbon Street, you will be doing lots of walking. The streets are cramped with buildings and very little parking.…

I saw this house advertised in some travel books as the smallest residence in New Orleans with its own postal address. I don’t know what all the f…

The Wedding Cake House is a beautiful example of the architecture in New Orleans. This house is just one stop along a street of gorgeous homes that …

Let’s face it, a trip to New Orleans wouldn’t be complete without a night on Bourbon Street. Although it wasn’t quite what I had expected, it …

I made it to New Orleans.  We're staying in a hotel near Bourbon Street, which is quite a sight.  Everytime we walk down the street, there'…

Cafe du Monde only serves beignets and café au lait, both of which are delicious. The beignets are piled high with powdered sugar. The café au la…

The Court of Two Sisters has a jazz brunch daily from 9am until 3pm. This popular destination has outdoor seating with lush landscaping. The brunch…

The Hotel Monteleone is located one street back from Bourbon Street, making it easily accessible to all the downtown attractions. However, it is qui…

I read about this place in numerous travel books and was sorely disappointed. The food was below average. We tried the jambalaya and roast beef poâ…

Pat O’Briens is one of those "must see" places in New Orleans. The bar is located just off Bourbon Street and right next to Preservation Hall. Th…

Preservation Hall is the most famous jazz club in New Orleans. Doors open at 8pm nightly and the music begins at 8:15pm. Admission is $10 and they …

Many restaurants in New Orleans require diners to wear nice clothing, especially at dinner. Some restaurants ask that men wear a jacket for dinner. …

If you want to be near all the bars and clubs, pick a hotel near Bourbon Street. I would suggest staying at least one street back so you can sleep pe…

Mary Mahoney’s Old French House was supposed to be something special, having served numerous presidents’ their famous gumbo. Well, I can’t spe…

Well, the Biloxi beach isn't much to write home about.  We went around noon and it was littered with trash. I don't know if they didn't clean it…

The Satisfaction Buffet, located inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, was overpriced and not very good. Although it was a small step up from the b…

I thought the food at casino buffets was supposed to be good. Well, I’m sorry to say this wasn’t Vegas. The food was horrible. It was similar …

I loved The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. It’s located right on the water on the Biloxi strip. The hotel has its signature neon guitar sign out fro…

I had a good time in Biloxi, but was happy to only be staying a couple days as there's not much to do.  We stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel and Cas…

The Varsity is a must-see in downtown Atlanta, but there are also offshoots of the restaurants around town. This one is located in Kennesaw, near To…

Flip Burger Boutique in Atlanta serves an upscale twist on classic American favorites. I tried a burger with caramelized onions, blue cheese and som…

AM: We’re celebrating Mother’s Day a little early today and heading to Flip Burger Boutique for lunch.  It’s not your traditional spot for…

Ten Degrees South serves African food, which is a combination of Malaysian, French, Dutch, Portuguese and Mediterranean. The restaurant began in a s…

I arrived in Atlanta just in time for my brother’s birthday party at 10 Degrees South, an African restaurant in Buckhead.  After dinner, my fa…

Although I lived in Atlanta for the better part of my life, I have been reading some travel books on the area to get new ideas about where to go.&nbs…

I am finally getting a vacation.  I’ve tried to take this trip on two other occasions and each time an emergency kept me away.  I’m kee…