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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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, […]

This diner-style restaurant tucked away on Wall Street is a perfect place to start your day in Asheville. Due to its popularity we were met with a short wait where we hung out on the sidewalk. But we didn’t mind, because this place came highly recommended by people we know and friends on Facebook. It […]

It was a sad day when the beloved Mellow Mushroom here in Boone closed its doors. Since then, many people have been eagerly awaiting the reopening of this newly renovated restaurant. Not too far from their previous location, the new and improved Mellow Mushroom will reside right on King St. across from the courthouse. The […]

(MAYFEL’S CHALKBOARD) It’s refreshing to see a larger city like Asheville, NC so engrossed in the slow-food movement. I mean, it is what many foward-thinking food lovers are concerned with these days or so it seems. People who are consciously aware of where their food comes from want to know that ingredients have been sustainably […]

1. Cumberland River Bridge (KY 90) This two-lane arch bridge over the Cumberland River above Cumberland Falls at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park carries Kentucky State Route 90. This bridge looks extra special in the glow of the golden evening light. 2. Natural Arch Towering above the forest, Natural Arch stands as an impressive monument […]

Out of the blue, I received an email from a fellow blogger, Kate of Art Vein Vessel. Her email proposed an idea of possibly meeting up with one another since she would be in my neck of the woods. Recently, Kate was invited to participate in a show at a gallery in Charlotte, NC, which […]

We found ourselves yet again at one of our favorite breakfast haunts, Melanie’s. Read more about this yummy place in my previous post: HERE (left to right: Fruit Cup, Soysage egg & cheese biscuit, & homefries) The above spread is a pic of my favorite items to order.When the waitress came to ask us if […]