Culinary Heritage: Discover Haiti’s Flavors in Rocky Mount’s Historic Setting – Kafe Louverture

When I first saw this restored historical facade just off Main Street on Tarboro, I felt like the little girl I once was, opening my mother's jewelry box to discover a shiny broach, a sparkly bracelet, an old ring, a gold choker necklace. This restored facade and interior are like a found treasure buried in … Continue reading Culinary Heritage: Discover Haiti’s Flavors in Rocky Mount’s Historic Setting – Kafe Louverture →

Main Street Gastro Pub Salad: The Power of Social Media

On my Facebook page this morning, Main Street Gastro Pub posted this photo and blurb. Treat yourself to a refreshing mix of kale, greens, and crisp apple slices, perfectly complemented by our zesty honey Dijon dressing. Sprinkled with crunchy roasted pecans, it's a delightful balance of flavors and freshness. Customize your salad with your choice … Continue reading Main Street Gastro Pub Salad: The Power of Social Media →

Main Street Gastropub Has Reopened

Here is a restaurant destined to be a place where customers return. This excellent location on Main Street, in a repurposed building, is a great example of the revitalization going on downtown. If you read this blog on a regular basis you have come to know that I can look at the world through an … Continue reading Main Street Gastropub Has Reopened →

Rocky Mount NC: A Great Dilemma- Picking A Restaurant

Once upon a time, not so very long ago, there was a notion that you could be mugged or raped getting out of your car if you went downtown. It was hyperbole, but still a prevalent view people held who never went downtown anyway. When Ed Riley opened The Prime Smokehouse it was a game … Continue reading Rocky Mount NC: A Great Dilemma- Picking A Restaurant →

A Favorite Question: Can You Have Lunch?

A REAL SALAD When I was at Dewey Elementary in Evanston, IL., (grades K-6) we came home for lunch. The only memory I have of those lunches is my mother reading to me at the kitchen table. From that early age, lunch time was special. Today, I love to meet someone for lunch in one … Continue reading A Favorite Question: Can You Have Lunch? →