Fairhope is a wonderful place to live, but sometimes I just need some Culture, with a capital C. (theater, music, architecture, etc.) A trip to New Orleans satisfies this craving every time, and it is so easy and fun. Broadway in New Orleans has always been my motivation, and in January I was lucky enough to attend two shows on tour, Hell’s Kitchen and, more recently, Hadestown.

There aren't many Italian restaurants in Baldwin County, so when I saw a social media post about a new one, Fresco in Bon Secour, I recruited publisher, Zeb, for a mid-week lunch excursion. I say excursion because Bon Secour is about a 40-minute trip from Fairhope, and on a cold, sunny winter day, the back roads ride was beautiful. Having lived in Baldwin County for almost a half-century, I am always amazed when I realize that I haven't been down this road before. Located in the Old Tin Top building on Bon Secour Highway, we are pleasantly surprised to see a thriving lunch crowd, since they have only been open a month.