The Red Carpet is Charleston's local watering hole for everyone from locals and politicians to journalists and teachers.

While there with friends, I noticed they had a Thursday Night Dinner special. I didn't really know they served food, so I was excited to see that.

I went to the bar and put an order in for the special, which was steak & shrimp, served with onion-roasted potatoes, cucumber and tomato salad, and bread. 

It's a big portion of food! Have you had one of their specials?

"715 is a European-style neighborhood restaurant and bar located in Downtown Lawrence, Kansas that offers simple, fresh, handmade food, cocktails & wine," according to their website.

Another day, another new Tudor's Biscuit World location. This time - in Smithers.

And, just for fun, I went with a new biscuit: The Politician.

This biscuit has egg, cheese and bologna. Get it? I ate so much bologna growing up that I never thought I'd have another slice. But every once in a while, it just sounds good. And tasty.

There are a bunch of really cute shops and little markets along Mass Street in Lawrence. So, instead of boring all of my mostly West Virginia-based readers, I figured I could bunch them all together to see some highlights from where I went.

Brits
This cute shop features all kinds of British goodies. I got some Cadbury and toffee.

















Au Marche - The European Market
This adorable European market is right next to Brits, and features even more items, including German and Scandinavian foods, cheese and meats and more chocolates.

















Mass Street Soda 
There's a whole store dedicated to really unique, craft soda flavors. How neat.

The Humble Tomato is a new pizza restaurant located in downtown Lewisburg.

The building, located at the end of the street, is beautiful and welcoming.

I walked up the stairs and into the open space - which is warm, relaxing and fun.

Looking over the menu, I decided on "Newton's Law," which has an olive oil base, dried figs, shaved prosciutto, grilled apple, goat cheese and balsamic reduction.

While waiting for it, I watched TV and marveled at the personal touches of the restaurant.

Have you been?

WheatFields is a known local institution for breakfast. With fresh bread, sandwiches and more, this restaurant was packed on a Saturday morning.

We ordered at the front and took a tray back our table to wait for our goodies.

WheatFields is a full service artisan bakery cafe in downtown Lawrence, Kansas.

Come in for a loaf of hand-shaped bread, baked on the stone hearth of our wood-fired brick oven. Stay for a cup of coffee and one of our mouth-watering pastries. Or choose from a menu of fresh, wholesome food at the cafè, where we offer dine-in and carryout options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Our bread is crafted by early-rising bakers who apply their talent and touch at each stage of the baking process. We use natural starters and slow fermentation to ensure a superb depth of flavor and an ideal texture.

I went for the biscuits and gravy - which had a bit of kick to it - and one of their pastries that was staring at me from the case: a mixed berry and almond envelope.

It was a nice blend of salty & rich with lighter & sweet.

What's your favorite breakfast food?