So, I got a room at the Doubletree on hotwire, not my favorite location, but it was a great price. We have a car, so no biggie. Can anyone recommend a close place to grab breakfast on the way out?

I've heard a lot about Franklin's, and would love to try it, but Jaymes is right, we just don't have the time. We're going to do the Luling/Lockhart tour of 'cue, though.

My first restaurant was Felix's in Houston. Went every summer through my adulthood. Loved those puffy queso things

That sounds like a plan. Is there much difference in scenery going up hwy 183, than i-35?

Sounds good, thanks

Consensus on another site was Smitty's in Lockhart, But I had to ask my Chows- what's your favorite?

Doing a super quick trip next week and don't want to spend too much time driving around, but I will if I need to. I have been searching the old posts and checking menus, and have a list of about 10 restaurants I would love to eat at, but I still haven't figured out where they all are. We are staying at the Westin on the Riverwalk. I know I want to eat off the Riverwalk and was wondering if anything really good is around the Missions, or on the way from downtown to the missions.

I, too, might choses Brigsten's over Dante's Kitchen. J-I is fun, but the other two have better food.

Wow, the words "there is absolutely nothing low key about Jaques Imo's" was forming in my head as I read the question.

Thanks all- we ate before most of the posts, Just grabbed a gyro and hot dog at some little stand in Marion. Will definately save this post since this is a drive we make with some regularity.

Driving up I-57 to Chicago, anyplace cool for lunch in the area? We're open to anything. TIA

My husband, who scoffed at can beer, says his absolute favorite of any beer is Snake River Brewery's Pako IPA

Since you'll be uptown on day 2, I would ride the streetcar to Audubon Park andwalk through the park to the zoo. If you don't have too much time be sure and go through the La. swamp exhibit. You'll see things there you won't find at other zoos.
Just a thought, from a mom who's 11yo who has done Jazz Fest every year since she was 6weeks old (she's getting checked out of school today!)- having a 3 yo out at jazz fest all day and then asking them to sit through a nice dinner may be too much. Wouls a sitter be possible?

I was thinking of taking the streetcar there and then walking over to EMP. Is that doable? I figure I could walk off some biscuit. ;-)

Thanks so much. Now I have more breakfasts than I have mornings. ;-) I am definately adding Le Pichet and Dahlia Workshop. Do you know if there's a bus from market area to Dahlia Workshop? I'm still learning the bus website.

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Le Pichet
Seattle, WA, Seattle, WA

I'll be staying at the waterfront Marriott with my sister who's on business and having work breakfasts, and I'd like to start the day with something quick, delicious, and different without having to travel too far. I prefer savory to sweet. I want to try The Crumpet Shop and Piroshky. Any other suggestions? I'll also take my sister out for breakfast on Monday morning and I was thinking maybe Cafe Campagne or 13 Coins, but I'd love any other ideas for that also.Thanks!

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Cafe Campagne
1600 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101

13 Coins
505 5th Ave S Ste 160, Seattle, WA 98104

I will be tagging along with my sister on a business trip next month and am having one dinner on my own. I thought sushi would be great. Is Shiro the best way to go, or are there any other recommendations. I'm an adentuous eater and thought ordering the omikase would be the way to go. I don't mind taking a cab, but don't want to go out too far.

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Shiro's
2401 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA

Thank you so much, just what I needed!

We're taking a short side trip to the Buffalo River on the way home from Chicago to New Orleans. I'm considering driving to Eureka Springs one afternoon, but we'll have our dog with us. It looks like a good city to just walk around, and was hoping for some outside dining. Can anyone reccomend a dog friendly restaurant in ES?

I asked a similar question on the board recently- we're going from NO to Chicago. One thing I had considered doing in KY (different trip that didn't happen) was going to one of the boubon distillaries. Maker's Mark looked interesting. Also southern Illinois has some interesting natural areas. We usually stop in Memphis for ribs, so that's out.

I would consider posting this on Fodors travel board, too. They could help with hotels and such.

Thank-you, that was exactly what I was looking for!

I think Creole Country has the best hogshead cheese- full of meat! Vaughn's company is a smallish shop in mid city. Maybe not in a garage, but close :-). Also, you can get it at Dorignac's.

Absolutely agree with Sandro's. My fav by far.

We'll be coming up I-57. Not so picky about genre- we usually eat regional when traveling, but don't know exactly what that would mean in Illinois. We love ethnic eateries, hole-in-the-wall, etc. What is regional to southern Illinois? Home-cooking? Small town diner?

Second leg of road trip from New Orleans to Chicago will put us in S. Illinois around lunch time. We usually do this trip in one day, eat in Memphis, and drive straight through this area. This time its two days with a stop at the Wickliffe mounds in Ky. Anyone have any ideas not too far off I-57??

Speaking of Vietnamese, is there anywhere besides no east and the westbank to get banh mi (sp?), the sandwiches? I tried Saigon but they only serve regular poboys.

Excellent time of year for crawfish, shrimp and oysters.

Depnding on when your here, boiled crawfish are a great coice. And, you can get boiled shrimp any time of the year. Even though its summer I had raw oysters at Acme last night and they were delish!

Sorry. Pork, liver, rice with seasonings. It's stuffed into a natural casing, cooked and eaten like a sausage. If you're ever down there, try it. Good stuff.

In SW Louisiana they make boudin balls- instead of stuffing the boudin mixture into casing they make balls and fry. Usually served with some kind of sauce for dipping. Very good. You can find them at Jazz Fest in New Orleans every year.