A community of farmers around Charleston, with the help of Clemson University, saved this unique variety of corn from the brink of extinction. And together grew it into a Southern renaissance of food and drink. Creating a smooth bourbon with sweet-tasting notes of butterscotch and even banana.
Today, in that small house on Whitehead Street that sold tickets and started an airline is no longer the headquarters of Pan Am. In fact, Pan Am no longer exists. But the First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery is brewing aviation-inspired beers. In addition to their beers, they also serve great food. Something the airline was known for. Drinks flowed freely for passengers who were served lobster dinners while flying to every continent except Antarctica.
Craft breweries are everywhere these days. They offer a great place to showcase local flavor while sharing a pint with locals. We asked travel writers to share the most unique breweries they have found and their answers open a treasure chest list for beer lovers!
Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast is the picturesque town of Dunedin. This hidden gem of Florida should be on your must-see list. The wooded sub-tropical setting offers nearly four waterfront miles. Nearly weekly celebrations fill the delightful downtown. The surrounding streets are filled with sherbet-colored houses and a typical relaxed Florida lifestyle. Dunedin’s 29 city parks offer the community 270 acres of green space. While support for the locally-owned shops and restaurants offers a welcome reprieve from the all too common large chain stores with their commercial signs.
Wandering the streets of Dunedin you will find smiles everywhere while its residents enjoy the outdoors. Golf carts are a common sight. The golf carts are decorated for the closest holiday or favorite team. The trees of homes often display handmade “chandeliers” of solar lights. This delightful town is filled with personality!
Every beer has a story. That’s the slogan of 5 Branches Brewing. And once you walk into their taproom, you know it’s true. This is where people come together to reminisce and share stories over a damn good beer.
While New Orleans is known for its bars and nightlife, we are going to take you beyond Bourbon Street for this list. Off the beaten track tiny dive bars and historic locations mixed with a couple you may have heard of in the past.