Photography by Rebekah Burder. Tampa has many of things I wish I could bring with me when I leave–hugs from my family, the consistently sunny weather, ocean waves–and now I’ve added Oxford Exchange to the list. I found it by…

Photography by Rebekah Burder. Authentic Central American food is a bit difficult to find in the Southeast United States. You have to be willing to work past the strip malls filled with Mexican restaurants and find a menu with authentic…

  Photography by Rebekah Burder for Honeysuckle Life. I had no idea there was a tiny country called Eritrea located in the Horn of Africa, or that it had some of the most amazing cuisine. Mosob, in London, is the perfect…

Photography by Rebekah Burder for Honeysuckle Life. Ami did a great job of sourcing restaurants while we were in London. One of those was Pizza East, a family style pizzeria in the Shoreditch area. Everything, from the pizza to the…

Photography by Stacy Richardson. Heaven help me, I’m salivating just looking at these images. Dreamcakes Bakery, located in the Homewood area of Birmingham, sells the best cupcakes I’ve ever tasted. My personal favorite is, you guessed it, the wedding cake…

Photography by Rebekah Burder for Honeysuckle Life. Cafe Jonah and the Magical Attic created by Souper Jenny.  With a name like that, you know it’s going to be really good or really weird. Throw in a mini soup bus, a varied and unique…

  Photography by Honeysuckle Life. What can be said about Lucy’s Coffee and Tea in Southside? It’s this quirky combination of a coffee shop and home. Lucy herself may greet you with a smile. Her employees are friendly and funny….

  Photography by Honeysuckle Life. Have you noticed the trend in restaurants towards simple menus based off local ingredients and sources? Trattoria Centrale is one such restaurant that keeps it simple: Pizza, pasta, salad; six days a week. It’s the perfect place…

Photography by Honeysuckle Life. Diplomat Deli in Vestavia is one of those hole-in-the-wall restaurants only the locals know about. It’s not likely to be featured in magazines, and the decor is somewhat shabby. It’s not hip or fancy. So why…

Photography by Honeysuckle Life. A bustling area until the 60′s, racism, desegregation, and white flight created a wasteland of Birmingham’s downtown area. Business moved or failed. Historic hotels and buildings were boarded up, and until ten years ago, sadness tinted…

Photography by Honeysuckle Life. Vino is one of those rare Birmingham locations that’s completely modern. This little city isn’t short on well-designed restaurants, but it is short on modern venues.  This outdoor patio is perfectly clean and shaded. Just my…

Photography by Honeysuckle Life. Chez Lulu is one of those rare gems in Birmingham where you can find a bit of European atmosphere. A long-time local favorite, it’s perfect for an intimate date or ladies who do lunch. Named after…

  Photography by Honeysuckle Life. The sidewalks and benches in front of Steel City Pops rarely sit empty for long. Just two short months after the store opening, you’ll find countless sticky faced customers hurriedly devouring their chosen popsicle before it melts. Forget the…

Photography by Spindle Photography. If you’re looking for a professional photographer or creative that lives in Birmingham, Alabama, chances are they’re having a drink at Urban Standard. It’s one of my favorite locations, and if you have a chance to visit,…

Photography by Honeysuckle Life. Two Dog Restaurant in Gainesville, Georgia is one of those cool restaurants where you immediately feel welcome and at ease. The combination of quirky decor, original art, and great Southern food is irresistible. My favorite details are…

Photography for Olive & Thyme. Loving the clean and modern feel to this Toluca Lake cafe, Olive & Thyme. And look at that cheese selection? A-mazing! And the desserts. Ok, off to make lunch. Clearly I’m hungry.   Photography by…

  Photography by Milas Deli. Little cafes like this might be in my top twenty favorites in life. You’ll find them everywhere, from Michigan to Nicaragua, Alabama to Ireland. Cafes with great traditional menus full of comfort food, simple homespun…

Photography by Talula’s Garden. By all accounts, Talula’s Garden is a roaring success. With a menu full of farm-to-table ingredients and a venue full of quirky decor, it’s a Philadelphia favorite receiving rave reviews. Found via Remodelista and Fussing with…