Restaurants

July 3, 2019

Had some great pizza at Red Barn Farm in Northfield tonight! Great to sit in the shade, relax and have a couple slices.

Crowd of people gathered outside a red barn building with a covered porch, trees providing shade on a sunny summer evening.

May 18, 2019

There is seriously no better Polish sausage than Kramarczuk’s Deli. Minneapolis institution! 🤤

Kramarczuk Deli storefront in Minneapolis, open since 1954, with a painted mural sign, green striped awnings, and windows labeled Chocolates and Sausage.

April 6, 2019

Today’s Vacation Ice Cream stop was Steel City Pops. Made to order ice cream bars!

Four gourmet ice cream bars on a wooden table, held by hands, topped with nuts and caramel drizzle or white chocolate coating.

April 6, 2019

We had an amazing afternoon in San Antonio at the Pearl Farmers Market. Also checked out Hotel Emma, which is immensely cool.

Pearl Farmers Market outdoor event with colorful vendor tents, children playing on a green lawn, and the historic Pearl brewery building behind

Pink margarita with chili rim and cucumber garnish beside a glass of beer on an outdoor table at a busy San Antonio plaza.

Empty bar at Hotel Emma with a polished wood counter, industrial stools, red lamps, and shelves lined with hundreds of liquor bottles.

Massive red antique steam engine on display in the industrial-chic lobby of Hotel Emma in San Antonio

April 3, 2019

Franklin BBQ

Full fanboy mode waiting in line for 2+ hours at Franklin BBQ! 😊 Brisket, ribs, and sausage on the way. 🤤

The brisket was the best I’ve ever had by a bunch. The ribs were delicious. The pulled pork was good. Also tried the Turkey special which was tasty. 👍🏻🤤🍽

Man and two kids smiling on a decorated sidewalk under the Franklin Barbecue sign in Austin Texas

Man in a Franklin Barbecue t-shirt smiling and holding a blue Franklin tray and sticker outside the Austin Texas restaurant.

Tray piled with sliced brisket, spare ribs, pulled pork, smoked turkey, a pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw, white bread, and a side of beans

April 2, 2019

Lick Honest Ice Cream is todays Vacation Ice Cream stop! Delicious! Some of us may have even got a second cone. 🤪

Four hands holding ice cream cones and cups with scoops of chocolate, vanilla, and poppy seed flavors at an ice cream shop.

April 1, 2019

We started “Magnolia Day” in Waco with an early breakfast at Magnolia Table. Good food, and a lot of it. 🍽🥓🍳

Black-and-white photo of the Magnolia Table roadside sign in Waco Texas with a marquee reading Hot Coffee Is Brewing Chip

Magnolia Table restaurant exterior in Waco, a two-story white stucco building with red tile roof, black bollards, and people walking toward the entrance.

Family of four seated at a wooden table inside Magnolia Table restaurant in Waco, smiling at the camera

March 31, 2019

Heritage Creamery was today’s Vacation Ice Cream stop. The Salted Caramel was very good, and the homemade waffle cones were amazing!

Four hands holding waffle bowl cups filled with scoops of ice cream in flavors including mint, caramel, and chocolate chip.

March 19, 2019

I had a fabulous dinner tonight at Steak Ministry with the #TeamSPS leadership team in Melbourne! 🇦🇺

Six colleagues seated along a long wooden table at a restaurant sharing steaks, burgers, ribs, fries and drinks

January 25, 2019

Delightful dinner tonight at Oceanaire with my brother and his wife. Yum!