A Taste of Cuba at The Starliner Diner, Hilliard, Ohio

I won’t claim to be an expert on Cuban food, but having lived in Tampa for several years, I’ve have had my share of Cuban…

The Cincinnati Skyline as Seen from Kentucky’s Devou Park

I was meeting some friends at Willie’s Sports Cafe and with some time to spare, drove up to the Devou Memorial Park.  I had read…

Kinkead Ridge Winery and Its Bright Future

Located in downtown Ripley, Kinkead Ridge Winery is an urban winery that has been producing exceptional wines over the last few years.  I had the…

Ashville Viking Festival in Ohio

Searching for local festivals to attend in Ohio this year, I added the Ashville Viking Festival to my list.  I mean, who doesn’t want to…

Catanzaro’s Pizzas and Subs for Old World Style Classics

The Catanzaros have been a family name from my hometown of Springfield, Ohio since the late 1880s.  It wasn’t until I had visited Springfield’s Heritage…

The Old Cabin at Fort Hill State Park in Hillsboro, Ohio

Looking for some great hikes in Ohio, I came across the opportunity to hike Fort Hill in Highland County.  With over 1300 acres, many believe…

The Springfield Farmer’s Market, From History to the Here and Now

Update!  Vendor List Revised on August 13, 2018 During the summer months, the Springfield Farmer’s Market sets up shop downtown outside the Heritage Center.  With…

Mykonos, Greece: Whitewashed and Wild

Jacquelyn Kennedy Onassis put Mykonos on the map when she vacationed here in the 1960s (imagine big black sunglasses, miniskirts and go-go boots).  A popular…

Ohio’s Amish Community: Boyd and Wurthmann Restaurant

Settling into a cozy booth at Boyd and Wurthmann Restaurant, I had worked up an appetite while shopping the local boutiques and waiting in line…

Ohio’s Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, Part II

Attracting thousands of visitors each year, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum was a beautiful way for me to spend a lovely fall afternoon.  Rolling…