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Famed Smyrna, Ga., restaurant closes after 50 years

August 17, 2014 The Travel Trolley

A Smyrna, Ga., landmark has closed after 50 years of business. Howard’s Restaurant, which opened in 1964, was The Jonquil City’s oldest restaurant until its closure.

Houston perfect for a ‘wild’ weekend

January 13, 2014 Todd DeFeo

It was dinnertime when we landed at Hobby Airport. So, my wife and I made a beeline for the hotel, dropped off our bags and headed to a Houston institution. The Rainbow Lodge is one of the city’s oldest eateries, and its menu falls a bit on the wild side. From antelope to buffalo to venison, this dining establishment puts a unique twist on a steak dinner.

Popular Norcross restaurant to close

December 20, 2013 Todd DeFeo

A long-time popular restaurant house in the Norcross, Ga., train depot is closing its doors this weekend.

Make ‘Hot Brown’ with leftover turkey this Thanksgiving

November 27, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Following the Thanksgiving feast, the age-old question is always what to do with the leftover turkey.

Weaver D’s, iconic Athens restaurant, to close

November 5, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The Athens, Georgia, restaurant known for coining the phrase “automatic for the people,” is expected to close in the next two to three weeks. Weaver D’s Delicious Fine Foods has been an Athens’ institution for more than two decades.

Moonshine: It’s not just for lawbreakers anymore

September 18, 2013 Todd DeFeo

In recent years, moonshine has veered into the mainstream. The drink often known as shine, hooch or white lightning is now available in bars, liquor stores and distilleries open on Main Street, though many would argue true moonshine cannot be purchased in a liquor store. But is it the same?