Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek Blog
Category: Eat and Drink
Y’all, stop what you're doing and listen to me for a second.
There’s a place at the lake called the Tiki Turtle. (Yes, it used to be known as the Thirsty Turtle. Same place, new vibe.) It sits right on the water at Green Turtle Bay. And if you have n… Read more
I have a confession to make.
I don't drink coffee. You already know this. Diet Mountain Dew is my love language and I am not ashamed. But I have discovered that I will absolutely walk into a coffee shop — happily — if they have cinnamon rolls on the … Read more
People love their coffee.
I don't get it. I never acquired a taste for it, and grabbing a can of Diet Moutain Dew is so much more convenient. But that's for another day.
Sweet thing is a coffee snob. Our Chloe is a coffee snob. Even my super pr… Read more
Sometimes, you just need to put on cute shoes and go somewhere.
I love my cowboy boots, and I’ll throw them on in a minute. Sometimes I whip out the red suede ones, and then it is ON. Really, I don’t even have to wear my red boots anyw… Read more
Y'all, I need to talk to you about Cafe De Fae.
You may have heard of it from its days in Paducah. But Jade — the owner, a Benton girl who grew up right here in Marshall County — has brought it home. And not just anywhere in downtown Benton. She open… Read more
Anyone who knows me knows that I. Love. Sonic. Large Diet Coke, Extra Ice, and a Grilled Cheese - add pickles, add bacon. (If you haven't tried it, you should.)
But - when I go on vacation to a new location - I don't eat Sonic for lunch. Or supper. S… Read more
Historical racing machines, anyone? Over two hundred of them?
I’m going to admit something to you. When I heard Marshall Yards was coming to Kentucky Lake, I immediately thought BlackJack and Roulette and slot machines. Turns out that’s not legal her… Read more
What to do if you’ve been exploring LBL and suddenly realize it’s way past your lunchtime?
If it’s lake season, head to Craig’s Dairy Dream in Grand Rivers. They’ve got a menu that takes you waaaay back – the kind with blue plastic letters and a Peps… Read more
Sometimes, you just need chocolate. Or at least something sweet. I'm about to hook you up with the perfect destination.
Semper Sweets in downtown Benton, Kentucky opened in October 2025. They're veteran-owned (and mom-approved) and have a huge … Read more
I promised a "part 2," so here it is. We're venturing out to cool new eateries at the lake, remember?
Main Street Pizza and Tap is new to Benton! I ran by there today and grabbed a most excellent sausage and pepperoni pizza. The Inn crew gave it a hu… Read more