I’m going to come clean right at the beginning of this post. I really enjoyed Smoqued BBQ, the newest in Old Towne Orange tastiness. I went last night with the family to give it a try and we were impressed. We had been to Beach Pit several times and while we weren’t huge fans, we still enjoyed it when we were in the mood. Well, last night we were in the mood for BBQ and Smoqued delivered.
It’s no secret that one of my favorite things to do is to spend a relaxing afternoon strolling through the Orange historic district. As I make my way around the circle, a “must stop” always includes Country Roads, where the merchandise selection never fails to inspire. Today was no different. My intent was not to find the next treasure to feature in the latest Antique Addict blog. But that’s exactly what happened!
Many locals and visitors alike pass through this alley in Old Towne Orange, located between the Antique Station and Haven Gastropub, as they make their way to their destination du jour not realizing they’re passing by some not so hidden treasures outside the buildings along the way.
This is on more of a personal note, but I wanted to share with you that last Friday night, my son took his first Belt Test at our local PaKua Studio in the Plaza. I was unable to be there and my sister-in-law took these pics for me (thanks BJ). I’m sharing them because, as a mom, I feel so proud looking at my 6-year old boy be so proud of himself for passing his first belt test and becoming a Yellow Belt. If you have little ones (or even older ones, or even yourself!) that are looking for a structured sport, to have fun and to really learn something that’s much more than just physical, you might check out PaKua. I’ve written them up before in more detail and you can click HERE for that post. Enjoy the photos of this proud mama!