I’ve written a bunch on the Krystal chain, the south’s version of White Castle. It’s fascinating to me that these two chains, with nearly identical concepts, sprang up at the same time in different parts of the country; it’s also fascinating that one hasn’t gobbled up the other. White Castle is still family owned, Krystal… Continue reading Krystal Review – Bourbon Street, New Orleans
Taste This Review, Algonquin, IL
Take one part fancy pants coffee shop, one part ice creamery, one part creative combinations of paninis, and you’ll find yourself at “Taste This,” in downtown Algonquin, Illinois, a far western suburb of Chicago. Algonquin has managed to save its downtown, and there are a number of eateries, shops, and spas on the main drag.… Continue reading Taste This Review, Algonquin, IL
Magazine Pizza Review – New Orleans
“Grease is the word, is the word….” Sometimes, this is exactly the type of pie you crave. Chewy thin crust that’s getting a good dosing of fat/oil from the toppings, easily foldable, value priced, and most of all, because they are the only ones that deliver to your neighborhood. In what used to be… Continue reading Magazine Pizza Review – New Orleans
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp Recipe
Yeah, most people know dat in New Orleans, the dish “BBQ Shrimp” gots nothings to do with yer momma and dem’s backyard grill. At most establishments, it is a savory dish, huge whole (headless) shrimp in a bowl of butter/oil/herbs. That’s the way you’ll find it at the New Orleans restaurant that purportedly… Continue reading New Orleans BBQ Shrimp Recipe
MoPho Review – New Orleans
When I lived in New Orleans, I was a member of a “boy’s lunch club,” where some of the guys and I went out and explored new places, or ordered food shipped in from somewhere in the country. It wasn’t meant to be a critical experience by any means, just guy bonding and good grub.… Continue reading MoPho Review – New Orleans
The Company Burger Review – New Orleans
When the owners of The Company Burger were choosing suppliers, they spared no effort to find the best, and ended up with Creekstone Farms from Kansas for the beef, and Wisconsin’s Nueske’s for the hot dogs. They make some condiments in-house, and the meticulous preparation shows. Company set out to offer the consummate American… Continue reading The Company Burger Review – New Orleans
Tru Burger Review – New Orleans
You can walk down a few block street of Oak Street in New Orleans and find almost any type of cuisine your little heart desires. But if you pass by Tru Burger, you’re missing a great experience. With fresh ground in house quality beef, a choice of meat or veggie patties plus occasional special offerings… Continue reading Tru Burger Review – New Orleans
Eat Downtown Duluth
Like many cities, my hometown of Duluth, Minnesota, has a special “Eat Week” which takes place annually in March. The promotion highlights the downtown area restaurants, and allows you to sample menu or new items for a reduced set price – $10 for lunch, $25 for dinner. More than a dozen restaurants participated this year,… Continue reading Eat Downtown Duluth
Ye Olde College Inn Review – New Orleans
New Orleans has a lot of its own peculiarities, such as giving directions as towards the river or towards the lake. The same is true for businesses and restaurants, often described as “before the storm,” or “after the storm,” a reference to Katrina. Ye Olde College Inn, before the storm, had been around since 1933,… Continue reading Ye Olde College Inn Review – New Orleans
Sven & Ole’s Frozen Pizza Review
It’s one of those places that people would describe as “it’s not the end of the world, but you can see it from there.” Grand Marais, Minnesota, on Lake Superior almost at the Canadian border, an early French fur trading post, the translation of the town’s name is “Great Marsh.” The town is accessed… Continue reading Sven & Ole’s Frozen Pizza Review