A top breakfast or brunch recommendation in Decatur, AL.

Dreher's Cocktail Bar & Restaurant, the space now bearing a 216 1st Avenue, SE, Cullman address was originally the Dreher Furniture Store and dates back to the 1800's. That building burned down in the late 1800's but rose from the ashes as Buettner Jewelers, and everyone recognizes that the Buettner name is practically synonymous with the name Cullman. The new owners of the building clearly wanted to continue a vintage/historical look and vibe in the decor and in several of t

The Treehouse, a great choice for Sunday brunch in East Nashville.

Huntsville restaurant serving dinner every night and brunch on weekends.

For a delicious brunch, lunch or dinner in a relaxed-but-elegant setting, I recommend Char in Huntsville AL.

Some assignments for travel and food writers are exceptional. My recent trip to Southwest Louisiana fell into that category. Our hosts from the Lake Charles CVB (Convention and Visitors Bureau) were sharp millenials who created a masterful itinerary, and the fellow writers I met for the first time were savvy and entertaining. The fact that we would be covering the inaugural Southern Cast Iron Cook Off, sampling the best dishes from a dozen restaurants and eateries AND touring