Lee Be Fish has just that: fish. There’s a small fresh fish counter for the retail trade, and grilled or blackened fish served to eat there — or take away. They have a cooler for soft drinks, water, and beer, and you can bring your own bottle of wine if you like. And they have a choice of cole slaw or black beans and rice … Continue reading Lee Be Fish, Marco Island, Florida
Archibald and Woodrow’s is an offshoot of the Archibald’s on Martin Luther King in Northport, a town that sits cheek by jowl with Tuscaloosa. Archibald’s serves the best ribs in the world, and also world-class chicken. It was founded by George and Betty Archibald in 1962, and grandson Woodrow opened Archibald and Woodrow’s in 2002. Now there are two Archibald and Woodrow’s in Tuscaloosa, one on … Continue reading Archibald and Woodrow’s, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Here’s a list offering the oldest restaurant in each state. I’m saving it myself as a travel resource. I’ve been to eight of them, and have a write-up of The Bright Star in Bessemer, Alabama. Eating at all 50 would be a nice project. I certainly plan to eat at The Cattlemens’ Steakhouse in Oklahoma City again when we do our state capital walk on Oklahoma, … Continue reading The Oldest Restaurant in Each State
We all talk about terrorism, but what are you doing about it? I know that I’m not doing anything, but then, really, what can you or I do about it? I’m glad you asked. We can buy beer: specifically, we can buy Haint Blue Marianne. How, the skeptics among you may ask, can buying beer help fight terrorism? Let’s take a step back. You probably … Continue reading Buy Haint Blue and Fight Terrorism
I have tuned out of political debates lately, at least to the extent possible here in DC. Politics increasingly seems dominated by name-calling and “gotcha” moments; and ad hominem attacks just irritate me unless they’re really clever. That happens about once in a good year. The political reporting and commentary here in DC mainly involves the horse race — who’s ahead, whether a bill is … Continue reading Finally — A Substantive Political Debate about Something Important
Fast Eddie Ashworth, an Indian Springs high school friend, offers LC’s in Kansas City as his favorite rib place. He warns that the sauce may not be my cup of tea, and thoughtfully advises that I get it on the side. Very considerate. Now Eddie lives in Baton Rouge, which is not known for barbecue, and I really respect Eddie’s willingness to travel a great … Continue reading LC’s Bar-B-Q, Kansas City, Missouri
I wish this had been published before Nancy and I had spent our year and a half in Tuscaloosa. AL.com, the remnants of daily newspapers in Alabama’s three largest cities, has put together a list of what they and their sources consider the best restaurant in each of Alabama’s 67 counties. Of course, as with all such lists, there are some questionable calls, and … Continue reading Best Restaurant in Every Alabama County
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