Vernae Hogue

"Enter from Powell St, not 1st Ave S. Most map apps will give directions to the back wall on 1st Ave N. They have moved the entry gate."

"The downstairs Starbucks is open until 11pm. Pre-Security. Of course, you can't take food or drink through the TSA checkpoint."

"CLOSED - Ezelle's Catfish Cabin is now a BBQ joint."

"I have a lot of diet restrictions and Panera Bread offers fun seasonal options for everyone. I'm allergic to wheat, but not gluten. I can't eat everything, but I can always try something new."

"Events at various parks, lunch at 20 Midtown, drinks in the updated Uptown District or Lakeview District"

"PIEology has the best pesto sauce and a good rising crust. They don't have a bar, but they sell long necks. Here's a rising crust with pesto, mozzarella, parmesan, chicken, bacon, olives and mushroom."