Was motivated by something to make rabbit stew the other day, it came out really great. Ingredients: 1 dressed rabbit, about $4 at groceries 1 packet powdered beef stew seasoning 1 C red wine 1 C stewed tomatoes (including juice) 1/2 bag mini carrots 2 medium peeled white onions, cut in eights 2 cans white… Continue reading Bugs Bunny Burgoo – Rabbit Stew Crock Pot Recipe
Castleberry Hot Dog Chili Sauce Review
I’ve written quite a bit about coney island style hot dogs, including my version of the origin of the dog, courtesy of American Coney in Detroit; my home town favorite in Duluth, MN, and some other regional versions like Nu-Way in Macon. I’ve found very few ‘make at home’ preparations that I liked, today I… Continue reading Castleberry Hot Dog Chili Sauce Review
Glenview, IL – Johnny’s Kitchen and Tap Review
Spoiler alert. There is no Johnny. Host at the door said “it’s an old sign.” OK. Johnny’s is part of Dining Out Enterprises, a small collection of diverse cuisine outlets in the NW suburbs of Chicago. Johnny’s is noted for wood-grilled foods, including rotisserie chickens, steaks, and daily specials. Full bar, take-out, and catering is… Continue reading Glenview, IL – Johnny’s Kitchen and Tap Review
Culvers Walleye Sandwich Review
I try and say something positive in every review I post. Even if something went wrong, or I don’t like something, I still try and remember to say “while this isn’t to my preference, you may enjoy it.” Such is the case at Culver’s today, “Home of the Butterburger,” a Wisconsin-based regional burger and custard… Continue reading Culvers Walleye Sandwich Review
El Gaucho Steakhouse Review
I tweeted something about El Gaucho this morning, and they retweeted it, of course. It got me to thinking about why I like El Gaucho. Why go to a regional steakhouse in cities (like Seattle and Portland) that are chock-a-block full of the national chains like Ruth’s Chris and Morton’s, and local old-timey favorites like… Continue reading El Gaucho Steakhouse Review
Dog n Suds
From humble beginnings in Champaign, IL, in 1953, Dog n Suds grew to be one of the formidable fast food chains in the early 60s, peaking at over 600 locations in more than 30 states. The restaurant featured drive-up service, coney island style hot dogs, and ‘charco-broiled’ burgers. A series of events, a couple of… Continue reading Dog n Suds
Thorntons Pizza Review
Thorntons is a regional gas station chain, started in 1971 in Louisville; they have about 200 locations in six states, and about 20 % of them have expanded hot food offerings. They have a few stations around me, in suburban Chicago, and a brand new one opened just up the road last September. When they… Continue reading Thorntons Pizza Review
Luscos Review, Greenwood, MS
For me, “discovering” someplace “new” is a kick. Even if the entire rest of the world knows about it. I get suggestions on places to stop from friends, acquaintances, strangers, locals and world travelers alike – look at tourism materials, websites, stop and ask people on the street. But the thing that jazzes me the… Continue reading Luscos Review, Greenwood, MS
Charlies Steak House Review, New Orleans
(This is from my archives, the restaurant has changed hands and done some remodeling; I haven’t visited since that happened) In a city known for great seafood, and as I have written before, I’m delighted there are so many great steakhouses here. Especially ones that have endured w/o change over the years. For the past… Continue reading Charlies Steak House Review, New Orleans
Rural New Orleans Seafood Buffets
(This is from our archives, check on whether they are open before making the drive). I am in buffet heaven, if there is such a thing. I’ve previously written about a couple; I hit the other two “main attractions” in the past few weeks. Number one, in all manners of speaking, was the House of Seafood… Continue reading Rural New Orleans Seafood Buffets