Abigail Cox

Rain can transform an ordinary Illinois trail into something spectacular. Across the state, seasonal waterfalls tumble through sandstone…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 27

Five hours a week does not leave much room for spontaneous lunch plans, but Romero’s Cafe & Catering…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 27

Follow the smell of wood smoke in Indiana, and you might discover a barbecue joint you’d never notice…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 27

Route 66 has changed dramatically over the decades, but The Ariston Cafe in Litchfield remains a delicious connection…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 27

Time moves differently in Colorado’s forgotten corners. Scattered among mountain valleys, lonely plains, and former mining country are…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 27

Saddles, riding boots, bridles, show apparel, and stable essentials can make an equestrian shop feel like a treasure…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 27

The aroma of cinnamon, butter, and fresh dough is enough to make walking past Trefzger’s Bakery nearly impossible.…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 27

Waiting hours for pizza sounds unreasonable until a restaurant becomes part of the adventure. Olde Schoolhouse Cafe near…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 26

Small-town charm becomes even more appealing when the cost of living doesn’t demand a big-city budget. Across Indiana,…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 26

Some recipes earn their staying power one summer at a time. The Custard Stand in Sesser has spent…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 26

Warm pita hitting the table beside creamy hummus, crisp falafel, and sizzling grilled meats can make any Colorado…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 26

Two floors filled with quilts, fabrics, and handcrafted treasures make The Quilt Shop @ Essenhaus in Middlebury a…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 26

Crispy lumpia, savory adobo, sizzling meats, and generous scoops of rice make Filipino comfort food especially difficult to…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 26

Down a staircase beneath the streets of Colorado Springs, an ordinary dinner begins to feel wonderfully strange. The…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 26

Books are only the beginning of what makes Indiana University’s Lilly Library such an unexpected place to explore.…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 26

A perfectly cooked steak tastes even better when mountains, rivers, or wide-open Colorado scenery fill the view beyond…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 25

Crispy, saucy, and packed with distinctive flavor, the Hermanaki wings at Ale Emporium have become an Indianapolis obsession.…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 25

Butter, wine, delicate sauces, and warm bread have a way of making dinner feel like an occasion. Chicago’s…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 25

Dinner feels a lot more exciting when a real airplane is parked right in the middle of the…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 25

Fresh-picked fruit, sprawling fields, historic barns, and working dairies make Indiana’s farms far more interesting than a view…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 25

Come hungry to Las Ollas in Christopher, because stopping after one plate may be the hardest part of…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 25

Cliff divers, hidden caves, waterfalls, and theatrical surprises are not exactly standard restaurant décor, but Casa Bonita has…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 25

Dark corridors, aging hospital rooms, and underground tunnels give the Indiana State Sanatorium an atmosphere that feels built…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 25

Fire does much of the talking at a great Argentinian steakhouse. Across Illinois, restaurants inspired by Buenos Aires…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 24

Miles of sparkling water surrounded by rugged hills make Blue Mesa Reservoir feel almost too vast to belong…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 24

Early mornings in Cicero come with the smell of hot coffee, sizzling eggs, and breakfast favorites hitting the…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 24

Heavy metal blasts from the speakers while towering burgers arrive with names borrowed from bands at Kuma’s Corner…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 24

Trade the mountain trail for a sandy shoreline, and late summer in Colorado takes on a completely different…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 24

Morning feels different when breakfast comes with a familiar face behind the counter and a recipe that belongs…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 24