The Flying Fish Review – Little Rock, AR

Flying Fish Little Rock Review With about a dozen locations, the Flying Fish is a fish and seafood-centric eatery, offering fried, grilled, broiled and steamed fish and seafood, as well as po-boys, gumbo, tacos, and appropriate side dishes. The full menu of the Little Rock location I visited is here. A few salads, chicken strips… Continue reading The Flying Fish Review – Little Rock, AR

Vito and Nicks Pizza Review, Chicago, IL

Arguably the oldest pizzeria in Chicago, Vito and Nicks started as a tavern only in the 30s, before adding pizza a few years later. While most people in America associate “deep dish” pizza with Chicago, it didn’t really come along til a decade or more later. Til then, and even today, what we all “tavern… Continue reading Vito and Nicks Pizza Review, Chicago, IL

Chilis Grill & Bar Review, Markham St, Little Rock, AR

I rarely visit establishments in this segment – fast casual chains.  Just not my thing. However, I’ll go, if I’m invited and somebody is insistent. In this case, when I asked the inviter why she chose this restaurant, she said “for the irony.”  I get it.  You probably don’t. Anyway, this is a “new” location… Continue reading Chilis Grill & Bar Review, Markham St, Little Rock, AR

Petes Famous Hot Dogs Review, Sycamore-Maple Park, IL

I love “mom and pop” places that have survived and thrived over the years. You’ll find a lot of these on the old, original highways of the US, like Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles, or US 61 which follows the Mississippi from New Orleans to near the Canadian border. I’ve written a lot… Continue reading Petes Famous Hot Dogs Review, Sycamore-Maple Park, IL

Teasia Tea and Coffees Review

Although only a few years old, Southern California’s “Teasia” have become known and praised for high quality teas,  coffees, and excellent customer service. In the tea line, they specialize in K-cup products, with a variety of Oolong teas from Taiwan, and florals from around the globe. I drink (literally) a bucket of coffee each day,… Continue reading Teasia Tea and Coffees Review

Gortons Shrimp Bowl Meal Review – With Black Garlic and Wine Risotto

I personally think that the sudden glut of frozen heat and eat meals at the grocery is due to the success of the “meal kit” business. Those deals where they send you portion cut ingredients and a recipe and it’s supposed to be so easy to create a gourmet meal with no fuss.  ( I… Continue reading Gortons Shrimp Bowl Meal Review – With Black Garlic and Wine Risotto

Hazels Diner and Bakery Review, Hebron, IL

Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I was convinced I had stumbled upon the best breakfast potatoes in the country. OK, it wasn’t a galaxy, it was a breakfast horseshoe in Springfield, and after breakfast at Hazel’s Diner and Bakery, Springfield has been relegated to second place. Located in the quiet ville of… Continue reading Hazels Diner and Bakery Review, Hebron, IL

Jays Krispy Fried Chicken Review, Sikeston, MO

Once you’ve done “throwed rolls” (Lamberts) you’re left with few choices in Sikeston.  Jay’s Krispy Fried Chicken is one of them, and they’ve been around a long time. Also heard they have a buffet, so you know I’m down (up) for that. Rolled in, ordered at the counter. “Do you want a breast or wings?” … Continue reading Jays Krispy Fried Chicken Review, Sikeston, MO

Polar Freeze Review, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas

Continuing my northbound trek through Arkansas recently, I came upon Walnut Ridge, which doesn’t seem to have any Walnuts OR Ridges. However, I did find out that the Beatles landed at the airport for a minute in 1964, and there’s  a plaque commemorating that event.  It’s also on the Amtrak route from Chicago to Dallas. … Continue reading Polar Freeze Review, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas