I can’t say enough about the excellent dining experience that I had at Ida B’s Table, a new, “modern soul food” restaurant in Baltimore, Maryland. The restaurant is named after civil rights legend Ida B. Wells. If you don’t know about her, you definitely should learn more. Chef David Thomas and his wife, Tonya, have […]
Hoover’s Cooking, Austin, TX
I’ve known Hoover Alexander for more than a decade, thanks to the Southern Foodways Alliance. We served on its board together. We struck up a friendship, so every time I’m in Austin, I look him up. I love visiting his restaurant in East Austin, Hoover’s Home Cooking. The menu is a mix of southern food, […]
Black’s Barbecue, Lockhart, TX
I had some free time after wrapping up my talk at the Texas Book Festival, si I trekked to Lockhart, Texas to visit some old school Texas-style barbecue places. First up was Black’s barbecue. When you enter, you line up for side dishes first. THEN you get to choose from the delectable meats. I then […]
Acadiana Restaurant, Washington, D.C.
After my event at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., I caught up with a friend for a late meal at Acadiana. I’ve long wanted to eat there, but never got the chance. Fortunately, my friend Dimple was game. We began with a couple of “trio” appetizers. For the main course came two excellent […]