Dining Out

Other activities, including Karaoke Saturdays scheduled to begin in September, are listed online at lakewyliecoffeehouse.com.

There's no mirage in the desert at this Sahara in Rock Hill. The great food and laidback, welcoming atmosphere are real at the Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant & Cafe in Rock Hill.

While looking for a quick lunch, we found Hibachi Express on Herlong Avenue in Rock Hill.

Mac's Speed Shop in Steele Creek will get your motor running.

A cheeseburger on a grilled Krispy Kreme? A popular dish on the fair circuit this year is the Krispy Kreme cheeseburger. At the Wisconsin State Fair, it sold for $5.

There's some New Orleans flavor at Longitude 81 Caribbean Bistro. That flavoring is peppered with a hint of the Low Country and a dash of some Savannah and Florida.

Just before downtown York heading south on S.C. 49, turn left on Blackburn Street. On the right side is J&J Cafe - look for the man’s face, and a spoon and fork.

Charlotte bar/restaurants will offer patrons a great value and an opportunity to test local hot spots. Patrons will be treated to an appetizer, two entrees, and a bucket of Anheuser Busch beer at $25 to $35. For a list of participating restaurants, visit CharlotteBitesandBrewsWeek.com.

Having skipped breakfast, the Classic Monte Cristo ($7.49) grabbed my attention among a nice selection of salads, sandwiches and pizzas during lunch at Hampton Street Cafe in downtown Rock Hill.