I arrived in Charlotte transporting a FEDEX trailer enroute to Atlanta. The Pilot Truck stop, albeit small, is only a short uber ride to downtown. Since I got in late, I was glad to find a pub that was open late. Cowbell Burger and Whiskey Bar - it was like walking into a time warp. The decor is 60s-80s. The Cowbell was rocking that night with awesome 80s hair band videos … [Read more...] about Cowbell Burger & SIP – Charlotte
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Saigon Bistro – Fayetteville
Probably the best place for pho in Fayetteville is Saigon Bistro. The soup base is amazing and the Banh Mi are amazing, too. Started with the wonton appetizer - the sweet sauce gave it a nice flavor. For my entree, I ordered the pork Banh Mi - it certainly was fresh and amazing. Will stop here again on my way to and fro, DC … [Read more...] about Saigon Bistro – Fayetteville
South End’s Upbeat Gin Mill
Due to revitalization and a huge influx of millennials, Charlotte's South End is no longer your father's neighborhood. The younger, trendy crowd are looking for a good mix of bars, clubs and restaurants, only a short ride on the light rail or a quick hop on the scooter from the throbbing heartbeat of the city. The Gin Mill is one of these places that have transformed to reflect … [Read more...] about South End’s Upbeat Gin Mill
Fire Chicken or Fried Tilapia
Amber and I visited the Seoul Food Meat Company.The interior was stylish and relaxing with rope lights hanging from the ceiling. The place is popular with Panthers fans as well as Georgia Bulldogs and it's located adjacent to Let's Meat Kbbg (where I went yesterday and gorged myself near to bursting with pork belly, butt and pork tongue). Wonder what happens when the Falcons … [Read more...] about Fire Chicken or Fried Tilapia
Gastonia Gossip
I needed to reach six - 6 hours on the road a day for the next four - and I would be in Kingsville right after Veterans' Day. Darkness had set in, and I would need to find a spot to sojurn. Worst thing that can happen is be stuck out in the interstate with no place to park except for the ramps at the highway exits. Truckers park there when there are no spots available at … [Read more...] about Gastonia Gossip
Towed Away in Charlotte
I was pondering over a load from Atkins, VA to Chicago or to New England. There was nothing coming out of Charlotte. But Atkins, a three-hour drive away and in the Mountains had plenty of new trailers getting shipped all across the US. As I was walking I noticed an advertisement for "Band's Visit". Unbeknownst to me, I was walking right by the Knight's Theater and the show … [Read more...] about Towed Away in Charlotte