Restaurants
An honest take on restaurants and the dining experience
Profile: Julie Sturgeon is an Indiana-based writer with more than 20 years of professional writing experience. Her résumé covers everything from lifestyle reporter to sports writer. Currently, you’ll find her byline in Fast Casual, QSR, Instore Shopper, and Bankrate.com. Her awards include first place in the Writer’s Digest magazine national feature contest and a regional award from the American Society of Business Publication Editors for best special section. When she’s not researching and writing, you’ll likely find her on the road — she thinks nothing of driving her Miata from Hollywood, Florida, to Indianapolis in one day by herself. So it was a natural for Sturgeon and her husband to start a travel agency as a second business – Curing Cold Feet is a home-based venture with Montrose Travel.
Posts by: Julie Sturgeon
Fireside Brewhouse in Greenwood, Indiana, Offers Great Sandwiches
Nov 27, 2009; No CommentUpscale potato soup While visiting Australia a few years ago, my battle cry became “Don’t ruin my hamburger with that stupid beet.” I feel strongly that you shouldn’t mess with such a perfect food by piling weird things onto... Read more »
Best Italian Lunch in New York City’s Little Italy
Nov 24, 2009; No CommentLa Mela in Little Italy I was all for eating at a grocery store in Little Italy when we arrived in New York City a day early for the Carnival Dream inauguration last week. But my friend, who is a bit more of an upscale person, asked the concierge at Morgans... Read more »
Los Reyes Mexican Restaurant in Georgia Is Undefinable
Nov 20, 2009; No CommentLook! A round chimichanga It took me less than 24 hours to find the weak spot in iPhone’s GPS app, Co-Pilot. Sure, it could tell me there was a Mexican restaurant in Kennesaw, Georgia. It could talk me there turn-by-turn off the interstate. But... Read more »
Zaxby’s By Any Name Would Still Be Great Chicken Chain in Florida
Nov 17, 2009; No CommentZaxby's serves unusual sides Here’s an odd confession for you: I’ve always wanted to stop at a Zaxby’s. And if I had a self-preserving bone in my body, I’d say it’s because I once interviewed their executives for an article... Read more »
Mama Mia Italian In Hollywood, Florida, Satisfies Hungry American Men
Nov 13, 2009; 3 CommentsHomemade pasta makes your mouth water It’s a sad fact of life: My husband will never be as crazy about an escape to Hollywood, Florida, as I am. The second he stepped off the plane, he began sweating — and then he walked outside to meet me pulling... Read more »
Three Best Thanksgiving Dinner Spots in Indianapolis
Nov 10, 2009; No CommentHappy Thanksgiving It started a little early this year. A friend asked the other day where we intend to spend Thanksgiving. Now from many people, this question means “are you planning to spend the holiday with your goddaughters in the Chicago suburbs... Read more »
Cuban Restaurants in South Florida Serve Delicious Fun
Nov 06, 2009; No CommentLatin Cafe 2000 snapshots Some food simply doesn’t need an atmosphere to improve it. While hanging out in South Florida before and after a conference (held on the Carnival Imagination no less, which reminds me of that classic Dire Straits song lyric... Read more »
Mamacita’s in Hollywood, Florida, Serves Excellent Mexican Cuisine
Nov 03, 2009; No CommentMamacita's guacamole A stranger named Jimmy is my new best friend. Back in June, when I wrote about Cancun Mexican Grill in Hollywood, Florida, Jimmy suggested I also try Mamacita’s Mexican Bar & Grill on the Broadwalk. I agreed to stop... Read more »
Creolina’s Continues Best of Broward County Creole Tradition
Oct 31, 2009; No CommentThe surprising Creolina's, now in Davie The first day one of my best friends found out I like to vacation in the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood area, she asked if I have ever eaten at Creolina’s. The answer was no. And, I’m sorry to say, even... Read more »
London’s Original Hard Rock Cafe Rocks (After You Get In)
Oct 28, 2009; No CommentI’m probably dating myself here, but the first time I was in London, I considered a visit to Hard Rock Cafe on par with the other tourist attractions like the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace or climbing to the top of St. Paul’s... Read more »
