On my travels, we were on I-95 going to Charleston. Tired of driving we decided to look for a steak house. A very pleasant surprised. We found Chris’s Steak & Seafood House located at 2620 Raeford Rd. (Highland Center), Fayetteville, NC. Website? http://www.chrissteakhousenc.com
A few things got my attention even before getting there. First, the restaurant has been in business for over 50 years. Originally it was built as a barbecue lodge in 1952. Later on they added their open hearth and that was the other featured that captured my attention. I love cooking over charcoal. No, I don’t own a gas grill.
When it comes to grilling there is debate over which method to use. But in my book there is nothing better than a steak grilled over charcoals. And, this is what we got at Chris’s Steak & Seafood House. The flavor was unreal. To the point that we decided it was the best we had ever eaten. One was a Rib-Eye and the other one was a NY Strip. Grilled to perfection.
I am not the only one thinking this way. In reading their reviews, the majority of them were excellent.
It was a Monday and the restaurant was crowded. A good sign, right? It is bigger than you think. We had a very nice table and our server was very friendly.
A Cobb Salad. Lately I have been hooked on those. Fresh, great dressing.
Then the beautiful steak arrived.
Not a photo of the Rib-eye but believe me it was great. I added the green beans and those onions rings were homemade and to die for.
So when traveling on the southern corridor and you feel hungry for a delicious steak, you just got a tip.
Until then….Have a great first day of Spring.
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Arriving at the Brandenburg Tor (Gate) in the evening it is so impressive. It was quiet too. But still there were a few like us, new in the city, checking the most important sites to see. It is Berlin’s landmark and it represents important turning points within German history. At the end of WWII it remained the only gate to the city still intact.
This is East Berlin. After the construction of the Berlin Wall, Branderburg Tor was right within the restricted area and because of that it was not accessible neither from the West nor from the East. And when the Berlin Wall came down, it actually became a symbol for a reunited Germany and Europe.
As you cross the gate, then look up….
Brandenburg Gate’s most prominent statue is the Quadriga. This is the statue of the goddess of peace, Eirene. Also known as the goddess of victory..riding into the city on a chariot drawn by four horses. This is a copy of the original, which was destroyed in WWII.
During the day Brandenburg Gate’s is full of people. Also, this is a very important place for peaceful demonstrations. Many tours originate at the Gate.
The American Embassy is located here. During our visit it was heavily protected.
Across the street from the American Embassy you will find the French Embassy. Due to the recent tragic developments a memorial could be also found in front of it.
Right on this square is also the Adlon Hotel. Believe it or not this is the hotel where Michael Jackson dangled his baby. I kid you not, they mentioned that on the tour. You can have tea in the afternoons at the hotel.
Living statues…
On week-ends just like in any other city, the visitors come out to explore and catch tours. We took a great free tour by New Europe Tours. Our tour guide, Sam, was so well informed, entertaining and so friendly. These tour guides are self employed. More info? Please visit http://www.neweuropetours.eu.
Sam took us on the Free Tour from Brandenburg Gate to Site of Hitler’s bunker, Holocaust Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, SS Headquarters, The Berlin Wall, TV Towr, Pariser Platz…it was cold but we made it.
And, Georgia took us on an Alternative City Tour…12 Euros. We explored Berlin’s underground in all its grit and graffiti.
Was it cold in Berlin this time of the year? Yest it was.
The week went fast and now I can show you some of the things we did…..stayed tuned.
I could keep on venting, but I will not. The flight to Providence was to have taken one hour, if that, from Philly. Nothing ever goes smoothly when traveling, or does it?
US Airways, plane on the air…then the announcement that we would have to go back to Philly….oh don’t worry you will see fire trucks and ambulances on the ground….a window popped out. What? All I could think was that my connection was already gone.
To make a long story short….we got to Providence around 6:30 p.m. from a 1:50 p.m. flight.
Now where to stay? I wanted something next to the airport. Reading the reviews I saw plenty of excellent ones for the Hampton Inn, right next to the airport, in Warwick. That the service was excellent, yada yada yada.
I am passing the info., just in case you are traveling this corridor. It has been excellent, from the moment that the driver picked me up at the airport. He has been working for this Hampton Inn for 14 years.
This Hampton Inn is located at 2100 Post Rd., Warwick, RI 02886. Warwick is where the airport is located, as well. Tel. 401-739-8888.
Plenty of travelers must have thought the same way. Lots guests here. Bar and lounge available too.
They were so friendly. Great services. They can take you free of charge to so many restaurants in the area. A welcoming snack, as well.
Breakfast in the morning.
The hotel is super clean, has a bar and the rooms are good size.
They bake cookies every day in house. Perfect!!
And coffee is always served!
So, I really did not want to go anywhere for dinner, after my traveling experience.
Pizza!! That’s what I wanted. The guys here told me that Pizza King was great. They are local, family owned and operated for 30 years. And, they deliver to the hotel.
Pizza King is located at 1800 Post Rd., right in Warwick too. I ordered a small one with mushrooms and a salad!! Surprise, Surprise.
The pizza was gorgeous and well done….I did not even have to ask for that. So good.
And look at the salad!! They recommended their homemade vinaigrette!! Really good.
At $13.92 plus tip….what a welcoming deal!! Thanks!.
My blog is written mostly about my experiences….it is word of mouth. Got to give credit when credit is due…and both, this Hampton Inn, and, Pizza King deserve to be highlighted on my post.
My destination today? Nantucket Island
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During the 1940’s and 1950’s , it was when the U.S. interstate system came about. People took to the roads….much easier now to see the states; more direct routes. States wanted to capitalize on tourism. They made packable souvenirs. Tablecloths were one of such souvenirs. They showed the tourist areas of that particular state traveled. These vintage tablecloths are now sought after.
Taking to the roads, that’s what I should have done on Easter Sunday when I found myself traveling south. US Airways is the reason for my venting.
The international airports closest to the Delaware and Maryland Beaches are BWI, and Philly. But, there is one regional airport that when it does go smoothly, then, it is very convenient. It is in the town of Salisbury, Maryland. US Airways flies from this airport with stops in Philly or Charlotte. You will then have to connect to your final destination.
Getting up at 5 a.m. with plenty of time to get to Salisbury. About one hour’s drive. Flight was at 8:30 a.m. Lots of people were there already; the plane holds about 50 people or even more.
First delay….I already missed my connection. They put me on a later flight from Charlotte. People started panicking. Some were even getting on cruises.
What’s the problem?…I asked. “The plane is broken. They are trying to fix it.” Hmmm, that was comforting.
Another hour goes by. Next delay. Now instead of PBI (West Palm), I am now being sent to Ft. Lauderdale.
Another hour goes by. A later plane to Ft. Lauderdale.
Finally, they said….an indefinite delay, but it could take off. Well, they told me that there was a flight leaving from Baltimore at 3:30 p.m.
So, there I was driving to Baltimore, another 2 plus hours, which is where I should have gone in the first place.
The people that were going on the cruise went home practically in tears.
The lady that had paid $150 extra to go through Salisbury instead of Philly….oh yes…she was rerouted through Philly.
BWI was not as crowded. Of course, I am now in Baltimore and my return flight is to Salisbury. No, they could not change that there. That was a Salisbury thing. I needed to call their Customer Service pronto and tell them my dilema. They gave me the number and they graciously changed it to Baltimore with no added charges. Surprise, surprise!!
Charlotte airport was crazy. It was packed and you better be in good shape otherwise you will miss your connection. People were running to get to their gate. I took my time. I had one hour.
By this time I was thinking that if I had driven to Florida, I would have been almost to Jacksonville.
Of course, there was a slight delay as we sat on the runway. Imagine that.
We got to Ft. Lauderdale at 8:20 p.m. My 4th airport, and not a soul in sight. Easy drive to my final destination…about 25 minutes.
Then, I opened my email and there is a survey from US Airways….asking me to let them know how my last experience flying with them was. I am still laughing. I cannot wait to really vent to them.
Why is it that the day you are leaving a vacation is probably the nicest day of all? That’s what happened yesterday in Delray Beach. 80 degrees, people on the beach, but not us. We were on our way to PBI (Palm Beach International) to hop on Southwest and off to Delaware. It is a conspiracy; they want you to go back. Almost like saying; hey, look what you will be missing. Not so fast. I enjoyed my time in Delray; walked a lot, definitely warmer than home, and ate too much. Yikes! Back on the diet. It is good to be home.
Lately, I have been using 2 airlines; Southwest and Airtran. On Airtran I thought I had a deal. Oh, upgrade to business class for $89. How nice of them!! I figured, let’s splurge! By the time I finished splurging, it was $89 plus $75 for changing and $25 for the luggage and then the $6 per seat paid before the upgrading; that was unrefundable. Plus, my original fare of $69. There were 2 of us.
Southwest was on a roll yesterday. We found the perfect seats. Let’s look like we are sick, then nobody would, in their right mind, sit next to us. Do not look at them in the eyes, either. You know what? It worked because we had the 3 seats all to ourselves. Then Country started. That’s how I called the flight attendant that decided to start singing country music and then proceeded to do a stand-up comedy. I don’t know what it’s happening with Southwest. Do they actually think we all like that? I remember the Captain saying sit back and relax. I wanted to get into my book, but all through the flight he was showering us with a song here or a joke there.
I usually don’t order desserts; just once in a while. But, on our last day, my husband wanted a flan. I always think that it is better to order a flan in a Latin restaurant. They usually have the original; just made with milk, eggs and sugar. I don’t want coconut, sweet potato, mango or any other additives. That’s exactly what we got at Cabana on Atlantic Ave., in Delray. It was pretty good and not overly sweet, either.
It was close to 7 p.m. when we made it to Rehoboth Beach and we were hungry. Three of us went to MIXX on 26 Baltimore Ave., I have written about this restaurant before. Their website is www.mixxrehoboth.com. It was Wednesday; burger night. We had a few other things, as well.
The Ancho Barbecue Chicken Satay – spicy barbecue basted and broiled chicken, served with Korean napa cabbage slaw. It was gluten free and the slaw was spicy. My husband loved it.
He also had a Seared Scallops – served with shredded brussels sprouts, bacon, and a Dijon mustard aioli. Also gluten free. Both of his dishes were appetizers.
Michael had the Black & Blue Bison Burger, which was cracked pepper seasoned bison, topped with blue cheese crumbles, lettuce and tomato. His choice for a side was truffle fries.
Mine was the Asian Pork Burger which was freshly ground pork, roasted garlic & chili sauce, topped with Asian Slaw. My side was sweet potato fries. Tasty and just the right amount.
Yes, we certainly made it back home. It is warm, well in the 60s. Tomorrow, the beginning of a long week-end, 70s is the forecast. Presidents week-end and the shoppers will be here to grab anything the outlets will be offering.
There is a slight spring scent in the air. I can’t fool myself; afterall, it is still February…..
Have a great day…..talk to you later…..
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