Abigail Cox

Crispy fried chicken meeting a warm, fluffy waffle is one of those combinations that somehow makes breakfast and…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 26

Fried catfish may not be the first dish that comes to mind in a Colorado mountain town, which…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 26

A familiar chain logo can be convenient, but Indiana’s local pizzerias give pizza lovers plenty of reasons to…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 26

Layers of flaky pastry glistening with honey make the display case at Hellas Pastry Shop difficult to pass…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 26

A good butcher counter offers something the supermarket meat aisle rarely can: a conversation about exactly what should…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 26

The smell of onions sizzling on the griddle has been drawing hungry customers to Powers Hamburger Restaurant in…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 26

A towering scoop of ice cream feels right at home beneath the vintage glow of Union Dairy in…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 26

Mountain views and historic streets do not automatically have to come with the price tag of Colorado’s best-known…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 25

The smell of pancakes hitting the griddle is reason enough to make an early start at Sam’s Cafe…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 25

A candy shop can feel like a time machine when the recipes and traditions behind the counter have…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 25

Big water and open prairie may grab your attention first at John Martin Reservoir State Park, but some…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 25

The sight of seasoned meat turning slowly on a vertical spit is a pretty good sign that a…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 25

Bookshelves, coffee, and cozy places to settle in create the kind of setting that practically writes its own…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 25

A plate piled with oysters, crab legs, or golden fried shrimp feels even more surprising when the Rocky…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 25

A crisp dosa hitting the table can make an ordinary weeknight dinner feel considerably more interesting. At Subbamma’s…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 25

Thirty dollars can disappear quickly on a shopping trip, but at Amanda’s Exchange in Carmel, stretching a small…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 24

A flash of quartz or a streak of colorful jasper can turn an ordinary walk through western Colorado…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 24

The clang of a bell and the rumble of steel wheels make history feel surprisingly alive at the…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 24

The sound of a steak sizzling onto the table can make dinner feel like an occasion before the…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 24

Pulling up to an old gas station usually means filling the tank, not sitting down for one of…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 24

A few blistered spots around the crust can tell you plenty about a pizza before the first bite.…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 24

A generous plate of spaghetti covered in rich red sauce can make complicated dinner trends feel completely unnecessary.…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 24

Walking into Fargo’s Pizza Co. in Colorado Springs feels less like entering a neighborhood pizzeria and more like…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 24

A towering bottle of catsup rising above the roadside is the kind of sight that makes you wonder…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 23

Heavy cell doors and narrow corridors create an uneasy atmosphere before you even begin reading the stories at…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 23

A great Indiana burger does not need a national logo or a drive-thru stretching around the building to…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 23

An old iron bridge surrounded by trees can feel unsettling enough before you hear the stories attached to…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 23

An early Colorado drive feels a lot more inviting when hot coffee and a hearty breakfast are waiting…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 23

Thursday mornings have a different rhythm at Strawtown Flea Market in Noblesville. This longtime Indiana market brings pickers…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 23