5 Oddly Named Places I’ve Visited

If you’re like me and prefer to take the scenic route, drive the roads less traveled or follow the thin red lines on the Rand McNally, then you know that’s where you’ll find some of the best roadside adventures.  And sometimes, the name of the place you find yourself is a great indicator.  Take these five examples …

Bulpitt, Ill., pop.  250 (or 222, if you believe Wikipedia) – I bet at least half of my four faithful followers have been to this one since it’s nearby where I’m living.  Considered one of the tri-cities of Christian County, along with Kincad and Tovey, Bulpitt is located on Illinois Route 104 about 30  minutes southeast of Springfield, Ill.  Honestly, not much makes Bulpitt special, except that it’s fun to say the name.  Its eastern border literally straddles Kincaid, and if you aren't paying attention, you’ll miss it.  All three towns are basically right next to each other to form a conglomerate farming community of about 2,200 people.  Don’t believe me?  Here’s Bulpitt’s most famous landmark …

Things Discussed At the Brewhaus, Chapter 14

It’s a shame in a way that this isn't really Chapter 13 in this series because there are some morally bankrupt conversations that have taken place recently.  Here’s the rundown of recent topics:

A French Quarter pub crawl potpourri

I’ve been meaning to blog myself out of my recent writer’s block, and what better cure than another New Orleans-themed post just in time for Mardi Gras weekend?   I wish I could be there for all the fun (along with many holdovers from the Super Bowl last weekend), but I’ll settle again for Soulard Mardi Gas in Saint Louis this year. 

So, if you happen to be in the Big Easy soon (and frankly, many of the best places to drink with the locals are best enjoyed outside of festival season), here are some images captured from my personal wayback machine to help you with your own personal pub crawl through the French Quarter.

I recently raved about both the food and drink at Coop’sPlace on Decatur Street across from the entrance to the French Market.  Right next door is Molly’s at the Market.  Notice how my friends Ken and Michelle love this place.

A Commoner Reviews Coop’s Place, New Orleans

This is less of a review and more of an affirmation of my love for one of my all-time favorite places to eat and drink in New Orleans – Coop’s Place on Decatur Street in the French Quarter, right by the entrance to the French Market.  Look for this sign …

So, what makes Coop’s Place so special?  Let’s start with the atmosphere and the drinks.