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Banger Burger

Posted on September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 by Lanie Fioretti

And for our second Gatlinburger experience, we went to Boudicca’s Celtic Pub.  We are particularly drawn to Irish type pubs.  Even though this one was extremely hard to find, it was well worth the effort.  In this small two-story slice of a shopping cul-de-sac in downtown Gatlinburg, we had the best burger.  The Banger Burger…

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Gatlinburg Burger Week

Posted on September 19, 2022September 19, 2022 by Lanie Fioretti

Even though we plan our travels in off-season and when kids are in school, we can’t think of everything.  Sometimes, it’s a holiday we’ve forgotten about, or a festival, or some other thing that draws more people than we care to be around.  This trip, it’s Gatlinburg Burger Week.  I like burgers, that’s all good….

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Dale’s Essenhaus

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Lanie Fioretti

Just a little northeast of Georgetown, Texas is a great “locals” eatery, Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg.  So far, we’ve had a really good burger, scrumptious fried chicken, the best ever fried catfish, and amazing stuffed pork schnitzel.  And yes, we’ve been there more than once!  Make sure you checkout the daily specials.  Also, if you…

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Leon River Premium Beef

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Lanie Fioretti

If you live in or around the Gatesville, Texas area, you have to check out the new meat shop and gourmet specialty store.  Located on Hwy 36, Leon River Premium Beef is a prefect place to shop for amazing beef, pork, and chicken.  But you’ll also find fabulous gourmet food items, like Wiseman chocolates, AustiNuts,…

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Slowpoke Farm Market

Posted on March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 by Lanie Fioretti

From our home in central Texas, the couple hour drive to Cisco, Texas is a great day trip.  In that small town, along interstate 20, is the Conrad Hilton Museum in the site of the first Hilton Hotel in the US.  And just to make you smile, along all the sidewalks you’re greeted by colorfully…

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