Having too much business used to be a bad thing for Vidalia, a Boone, NC restaurant located in the downtown area. Before their expansion took place they consistently had to turn away business because the dining room was at full capacity. While that was a good problem to have, reservations used to be required if […]

“If it was sanitary, I’d give you a high five right now because that was the best freakin’ meal I’ve eaten in a while!” I was not quiet about it either because the fella who had just walked up with his family interjected with, “I’m glad to hear that!” Good food makes me happy, simple […]

My passion for food stems from my own 10-year battle with an eating disorder. As many high school girls and young women experience (and men as well, eating disorders aren’t unique to the female gender), food became a major source of anxiety, discomfort, regret, failure, and sickness. And it’s unlike any other addiction in that […]

Foodie Friday is a weekly feature here on Wayfaring Wanderer where I fuel my obsession with food. It really is a problem. One that I don’t mind indulging in, though. Although I might feed my insatiable appetite more often than I really should, but can you blame me?! I’m not the only one. It seems […]

Executive Chef Sean Brock is transforming the way you think about Southern food. His philosophy is simple: “If it ain’t from the South, it ain’t coming through the door!” A restriction like that can put some severe limitations on a fledgling restaurant, but it’s a commitment that he wholeheartedly abides by. From what I’ve read, […]

Everything you’ve heard about Charleston, SC is absolutely true! I’d be really surprised to hear if you hadn’t learned anything about this charming city yet because it’s pretty popular. The Holy City entertains nearly 4 million visitors on an annual basis. Good thing it’s large enough to accommodate all those who choose to travel to […]

If you’ve been following Wayfaring Wanderer for any period of time, you know that I have a slight (ok, BIG) obsession when it comes to food. Not only that, but I’m also pretty crazy about taking pictures of the food that I consume when I’m eating out. Yeah, I can cause a scene at times, […]

What used to be a struggling logging town back in the late 60s, Helen, GA has since been revamped to simulate an alpine village in order to promote tourism. It’s not quite like what you would find in Germany, but the town has a unique look that captivates many visitors. You’ll find over 200 specialty […]

I’ve driven by this place a dozen times, and I’ve told myself repeatedly that I’d eat there one of these days. Six years later, it finally happened! Honestly, I don’t know how I let that much time pass before I actually made my way over to eat dinner in this charming little establishment. I mean, […]

(FOODZIE TASTING BOX CARD) When I choose to spend my dollars on one of my most favorite things—FOOD—I’m extremely selective about where my money goes most of the time. I like to be locally responsible by keeping my spending habits close to home. Going to the farmers market & eating at non-chain restaurants is something […]