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This Memorial Day Weekend Sunday, please join me – Mod Betty, at one of the first tiki events ever to be held in the Philadelphia area: The FREE Luau at the Levitt in Bethlehem PA will be awash in mu-mus, Mai-Tais and more- with some great live music. It’s not to be missed! The centerpiece [...]
Ever since someone at work mentioned that this is Derby Weekend all I could think of was this delicious sandwich. But to call it a sandwich doesn’t do it justice. I mean, just look at that: That’s the mouthwatering, completely decadent and totally worth it “Hot Brown” from the historic Brown Hotel in downtown Louisville [...]
The Retro Roadkids have the upcoming week off from school, and Retro Roadsis will have her hands full for sure! Here are some retro road tips for fun with kids from Mod Betty / “Auntique” Beth from our quick visit home to the Boston area last winter. Larz Anderson Antique Auto Museum, Brookline MA I [...]
As soon as I found out that there’s was tiki tastic gem of a restaurant / lounge hidden in a beige strip mall in Newton MA I had to check it out. And luckily the South Pacific Restaurant has this glorious vintage sign out front, because from the non-descript facade of the building I thought [...]
AKA “The Girl Can’t Help It!” Retro Roadhusband and I were making such good time to the airport that we had time for a cheeseburger and crinkle cut fries at the White Rose System. They close at 3 so we just made it. (that’s Retro Roadhusband on the entrance and his Jersey Burger w Taylor [...]
So I bet you thought I’d be posting about someplace authentically Irish in time for St. Pat’s day? Never expect the expected from Mod Betty! I decided this was the perfect time to throw a culinary curveball and share our visit to the Hofbrau Haus in Abbottstown PA. Retro Roadhusband and I have driven by here [...]
This is one of those Retro Roadmap worthy events that I can’t believe I haven’t gone to yet, but is totally on my “bucket list”! Here’s some info about the 11th annual Hukilau, the largest annual celebration of Tiki culture on the East Coast happening Thursday through Sunday, April 19-22, 2012 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The Hukilau, founded [...]
I realized I technically “posted” about this when we actually were in Florida, but I wanted to share some more snapshots of this roadside find! Forgive me Retro Roadmap Readers for I have sinned. Yes – when we first landed in Florida I ate at a fast food restaurant, not knowing that Maryland Fried Chicken [...]
Finally tried the famous strawberry pie at the Kumm Esse Diner- nom! Retro Roadhusband was pleased with his turkey croquettes (their Own Make). PA Dutch comfort food at its best! Also wanted to point out to the diner fans out there that they have the cantilevered counter seats here and some interesting architectural details. Read [...]
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