BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse

BJ's Restaurant and BrewhouseSHACKLEFORD CROSSING2624 S. Shackleford RdLittle Rock, AR 72205This is a chain, and this is the first one in Arkansas.  I have visited ones in California in the past.  There are none in Tennessee. We went for our friends' join bachelor/bachelorette party, and this place was chosen at the last minute.  We were also late for our reservation.  However, the service was phenomenal.  They were super...

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Vino's Brewpub

Vino's Brewpub923 W 7th StLittle Rock, AR 72201My friends chose this restaurant for their rehearsal dinner. This pizza place brews their own beer. I tried several including the cream ale.  They also have IPA style beers.  They also have stouts and porters, which are my favorite.  One of my friends is vegan.  He brought his own vegan cheese in that they used to prepare his pizza.  They have traditional flavors as well as some...

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Stickyz Rock 'N' Roll Chicken Shack

Stickyz Rock 'N' Roll Chicken Shack107 River Market AveLittle Rock, AR 72201This chicken finger restaurant is located in the River Market District in Little Rock.  It is full of bright colors, making you happy to be there.  This was actually my second visit here. They have beer on tap, including local Little Rock beers.  The restaurant is known for their chicken fingers.  For their lunch special, you pay $7.99, which includes...

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Red Door

Red Door3701 Cantrell RdLittle Rock, AR 72202While in Little Rock for some friends' wedding, we decided to have brunch.  After googling, yelping, and researching, we settled upon the Red Door. I didn't have a brunch drink for some reason.  I almost got the Sangria, but for some reason I didn't.  They also have bacon bloody marys, which sound good.  I don't know why I didn't indulge, but I didn't.  Next time, I will rectify...

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Stonewall Inn

Stonewall Inn53 Christopher StNew York, NY 10014This trip to New York, we visited the Stonewall Inn.  As their website proclaims, this is the place "where pride began."  The gay rights movement basically began here in 1969.  It was here that many gays and lesbians rioted against the police for trying to stop them from dancing and drinking.  Read the full history here. It has a full bar.  There is also an upstairs lounge area....

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Tropical Isle

Tropical Isle600 Bourbon StreetNew Orleans, LABourbon Street is full of unique drinks in unique glasses.  We visited there back in the fall. Typically, I don't drink sweet drinks.  I am very much a fan of whiskey and water, which is obviously totally unsweet. As the saying goes, when in Rome...  So, I decided to try to hand grenade, which boasts to be "New Orleans' most powerful drink."  The drink was good.  I'm not sure...

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Cafe Maspero

Cafe Maspero601 Decatur StNew Orleans, LA 70130While visiting New Orleans with friends, they recommended this Cafe Maspero.  They had super duper cheap slushes.  They were only a buck.  They probably were weak, but perfect on a hot day!I ordered the seafood plate, which came with a side salad, which i topped with blue cheese dressing.  The salad was typical of iceberg lettuce and tomatoes with cheese.  The seafood platter...

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Easter brunch

Easter BrunchMy HouseThis year for Easter, G and I hosted an Easter Brunch Potluck.  (I thought it was time for a post about something not from a restaurant.)I made sausage balls.  Sausage balls are sinfully delicious.  They are a combination of sausage, bisquick, and cheddar cheese.  If you have never had them, you are missing out.  They are super easy to make.  Just google a recipe.  One friend made his famous...

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Waverly Restaurant

Waverly Restaurant385 6 AveNew York, NY 10014This diner is open 24 hours, making it the perfect place to go after the bar or after the club.  It has a traditional diner feel. The menu is forever long.  I feel like they have everything from typical breakfast items to typical dinner items.  I was in a dinner type mood.  My meal came with a cup of soup.  It was also accompanied by a bread basket with crackers.  I ordered...

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