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T. Jensen Lacey

Day Trippin'

Navigating "The Venice of America" by Boat

Known as “The Venice of America,” the Sunshine State’s own city of Fort Lauderdale has numerous ways in which to get around. Although many of its citizens and visitors move about the city by auto or bicycle, a large number of people navigate the city by boat. 
Epicurean Delights

Cheryl's Café: Like Eating at Grandma's

If you like classic Southern cooking with a healthy twist, you’re in luck. Cheryl’s Café in Spanish Fort offers a wide array of lunch options and plenty of choices for the most finicky eater. 
Epicurean Delights

R Bistro: Some Creole and French Flair for Your Palate, Fairhope

Along Scenic 98 in Fairhope lies a gem of a restaurant that is sure to please the most demanding epicurean. Called “R Bistro,” owned by Misty Rider, this restaurant you will say is “tres magnifique” after tasting some of their offerings.
Epicurean Delights

Nini Squares: Pizza and Then Some!

If you live in or around Fairhope and want to enjoy a pizza without buying a whole pie, and maybe fit in a great salad or soup, you’re in luck! On the corner of Magnolia Avenue and Bancroft Street, Nini Squares (named after owners Chris and Rachel Cullen’s daughter, Nina) has offerings to satisfy the pickiest eater. 
Epicurean Delights

Clovis Café: Homemade Never Tasted So Good

Just about a half mile east of County Road 32 on Boothe Road in Fairhope is a charming little place that offers every diner a delicious experience.
Day Trippin'

Cheaha State Park: Head For The Mountains Without Leaving The State

If you want to escape the heat and humidity of Lower Alabama in August, consider heading to the mountains—the Alabama mountains, that is.
Artsy Side Of Life

Pensacola Museum of Art: A “Cool” Way to Spend a Hot Day

It’s nearly August and the so-called “dog days” are upon us here along the Gulf Coast. The kids are tired of swimming; band, cheerleader, soccer, and football camps are in the books; they’re likely finished with Vacation Bible School, the bills for the family vacation have come in and no one wants to be out in the stickiness of the heat and humidity.
Epicurean Delights

Rise Breakfast and Tacos, Spanish Fort

When we entered Rise Breakfast and Tacos on Highway 31 in Spanish Fort, we were greeted by Krystal, the owner’s sister, who brought out her magic bag of wonders and told us to pick out a treat. I couldn't imagine what it would be … it was a sticker, and then she instructed us to put it on the wall. The whole place is covered in stickers and I got a cat that was apropos because I'm a cat lover. Krystal says it's magic because everyone picks something meaningful to them. Zeb got a sexy devil superhero girl. Hmmmm.