Is Hattie B's Chicken Hot Enough for a Spicy Texas Girl?
Our 2 day stay in Tennessee was a quick, fun-filled, foodie-fueled quest for#Nashville's acclaimed Hot Chicken.Calvin’s research led us to Hattie B's (@hattiebs), a highly lauded hometown hot chicken favorite.
#HattieBs Hot Chicken offers 4 levels of heat: mild, medium, hot and extra hot. We opted the for medium heat, as during our stint in the eatery's long line, we witnessed several patrons blowing noses; pausing for extended gulps of water; overcome by fowl hellfire.
I'd say the#HotChicken was tasty, yet not what I would consider spicy. I'm a Texas girl, so I expected fan-your-mouth hot. I could have definitely used a large pepper to intensify the heat. The chicken was very well seasoned, and not at all bland. The fries & pickles played their parts very well, as they were the standouts, in my opinion. Overall, we enjoyed the food & the friendly people enough to visit Hattie B's again.
Inspired by my recent trip to Caye Caulker, Belize, I started my day with a relaxing, hour-long bike ride through downtown Houston. The trip to Caye Caulker was a super fun, incredibly adventurous girl's vacay- a bachelorette trip, in celebration of my friend, Sunita's upcoming nuptials. During the trip, I was forced to face a few of my fears: 40 min boat rides on tiny boats from one island to the next, etc. More on that in upcoming blog posts. The 9 of us spent four incredible days dancing, laughing, hopping in and out of boats, joyriding golf carts (the only mode of transportation on the island, other than boats and bikes) & maneuvering bicycles throughout the tiny, 7-mile island. Our adventures in Belize left me with a new found, insatiable urge to enjoy nature and fresh air.
More on our trip to Belize to come in future blog posts.
I've never been the outdoorsy type, due to my severe allergies, nor have I ever been brave enough to go on any trips that would be considered "adventurous." Thanks to my husband, Calvin, I've enjoyed luxurious vacations in 5-diamond hotels for over 13 yeas. (Humble Brag-sue me!) To date, we have stayed at 20 different Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts throughout America and Europe, including the world famous George V Four Seasons Hotel, in Paris, France, and The Four Seasons Hotel at London Park Lane. Shout out to incredible staff at The Four Seasons Hotel Houston! Obviously, our trip to Belize was more adventure than luxury, which forced me to focus on a number of other things. Don't get me wrong, our digs, the Low Caye Cottages were wonderful, extremely accommodating, and swanky in their own way. I loved that there was a pool, and more than enough room to sleep our entire crew comfortably! I didn't want to leave them.
Reflecting on the recent bachelorette trip to Belize, and our unforgettable adventures on the island, I'm reminded of the real Syretta-spontaneous, worry-free & high-on-life! Recalling the power of the Belizean sun's incredible energy, the Caye Caulker breeze sweeping across my face and body, I realize that I've experienced an awakening during our trip to Belize this week. As a result of my awakening, I've made a promise to myself to live intentionally; accepting what nature has to offer-even bugs, no matter where I am in the world. Therefore, I am going to challenge myself to partake in weekly bike rides, on the bicycles sporadically placed throughout downtown Houston, available through Houston Bcycle. I am excited to embark on this new journey, of enjoying the outdoors, and finding peace in nature. I'll be sure to post more videos and updates of my adventures.
In the coming weeks, I'll be sharing more on our trip to Caye Caulker, Belize; including my favorite hangouts and restaurants, and possibly my very own trip guide. Stay tuned!
