A short drive outside of New Orleans' French Quarter, home to some of the best food in America, is what many think is the *best* fried chicken restaurant in the USA. Profiled in national magazines and endorsed by locals from one of the countries top food destinations, Willie Mae's serves up beans and Fried Chicken you won't find anywhere else. Although the recipe of her wet batter is a secret, part of Willie's approach is slow cooking the chicken for about 20 minutes in 350 degree oil.
Hurricane Katrina destroyed this New Orleans landmark but thanks to the enthusiasm of a local restoration group the restaurant has been restored and rebuilt and now is under the management of Willie's granddaughter, one of the few people who know the secret of Willie Mae's Fried Chicken.
Here's a good profile of Willie Mae's Fried Chicken
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
International Market Area, Wanfujing, Beijing, China
For the Beijing Olympics this area will be .... busy. Even in April the crowds were overwhelming as this is a key area for food and cheap souvenirs along Wanfujing Street in Downtown Beijing, several blocks from Tianenmen Square which is considered the center of Beijing.
Here you can sample squid, scorpion, and some very nasty looking bugs on a stick. More traditional treats are Chow Fan and Chow Mein (fried rice, fried noodles).
Here you can sample squid, scorpion, and some very nasty looking bugs on a stick. More traditional treats are Chow Fan and Chow Mein (fried rice, fried noodles).
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Shanghai McDonalds, China
Heading to Shanghai for business or as part of your Bejing Olympics China touring? Sky West Magazine has a nice printable file with a very quick Shanghai introduction:
http://delta-sky.com/ginc/sas/pdf/Sky08_Shanghai.pdf
Surprisingly to me, the big cities in China were very accessible and pretty easy to navigate after a day of orientation. This is especially true for Shanghai and Hong Kong, which front waterways and have huge buildings that give you a great orientation feature.
This picture was on Nanjing Road, one of Shanghai's popular shopping areas which intersects with the Bund on the river.
In Shanghai the "Bund" is the old district along the river, developed during British domination some 100 years ago. Across the water is the Pudong Area which is the hopping new business district, complete with several of the world's tallest buildings such as the Jin Mao Building, Pearl Tower, and World Financial Center.
http://delta-sky.com/ginc/sas/pdf/Sky08_Shanghai.pdf
Surprisingly to me, the big cities in China were very accessible and pretty easy to navigate after a day of orientation. This is especially true for Shanghai and Hong Kong, which front waterways and have huge buildings that give you a great orientation feature.
This picture was on Nanjing Road, one of Shanghai's popular shopping areas which intersects with the Bund on the river.
In Shanghai the "Bund" is the old district along the river, developed during British domination some 100 years ago. Across the water is the Pudong Area which is the hopping new business district, complete with several of the world's tallest buildings such as the Jin Mao Building, Pearl Tower, and World Financial Center.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Fells Point, Baltimore Maryland
Fells Point near Baltimore's Inner Harbor is one of Maryland's most historic neighborhoods. Now a popular tourism area Fells point was an early neighborhood of Baltimore, near the industrial harborside. Now this charming, cobblestoned area of several city blocks is home to restaurants, the Broadway Market, a few hotels, and the water taxi service to nearby Baltimore Inner Harbor.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Baltimore Inner Harbor 294
The USS Constellation, a three masted sailing ship, is anchored at Baltimore's Inner Harbor. The beautifully planned inner harbor region blends Baltimore's seafaring history with modern restaurants, shops, and hotels, and is the regions top tourism hot spot as well as a key Convention area for the USA.
Water taxis are $9 for unlimited rides all day, and offer a great informal tour of the entire harbor as well as a way to jump around from place to place.
Do not miss "Fells Point", Baltimore's charming historic area which is only minutes from the main Inner Harbor by car or Water Taxi or a moderate walk. Check out the Broadway market at Fells point for fresh seafood or head to "Little Italy" nearby which is very popular with locals or for a spectacular $28 seafood buffet consider "Philliips" right at the heart of the Inner Harbor.
A great first stop is the excellent information center at the Inner Harbor where an orientation film and extensive information will get you going quickly.
Water taxis are $9 for unlimited rides all day, and offer a great informal tour of the entire harbor as well as a way to jump around from place to place.
Do not miss "Fells Point", Baltimore's charming historic area which is only minutes from the main Inner Harbor by car or Water Taxi or a moderate walk. Check out the Broadway market at Fells point for fresh seafood or head to "Little Italy" nearby which is very popular with locals or for a spectacular $28 seafood buffet consider "Philliips" right at the heart of the Inner Harbor.
A great first stop is the excellent information center at the Inner Harbor where an orientation film and extensive information will get you going quickly.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Budget Travel: Great New World Attractions
Budget Travel profiles eight amazing upcoming attractions for the traveler who has seen everything. From Space Travel by Virgin Galactic to the Burj Dubai which will be the world's tallest building, topping the competition by about 1000 feet.
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Harpers Ferry - John Brown Plotted Here
Harpers Ferry West Virginia featured prominently in US History for over a century. Thomas Jefferson visited this area at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. Lewis and Clark were outfitted here after a long stay preparing for the trip west.
But the most famous event was the slave rebellion of John Brown here in Harpers Ferry. At the "Secret Six" Tavern plans were made for the overthrow of the US Government. Brown assumed his uprising at Harpers would catalyze enslaved Americans to rebel and begin a chain reaction of rebellions throughout the south that would overthrow the Government. This was not to be, and after several days Brown was captured and many of his key followers were executed.
But the most famous event was the slave rebellion of John Brown here in Harpers Ferry. At the "Secret Six" Tavern plans were made for the overthrow of the US Government. Brown assumed his uprising at Harpers would catalyze enslaved Americans to rebel and begin a chain reaction of rebellions throughout the south that would overthrow the Government. This was not to be, and after several days Brown was captured and many of his key followers were executed.
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