Northbound on US Highway 65 through Arkansas the other day, was feeling a might peckish and decided I was in the mood for some catfish, a specialty around these parts. A quick stop and visit with the helpful people at the Lake Village Visitors Center pointed me to JJs Lakeside Cafe. The kindly old lady… Continue reading JJs Lakeside Cafe Review, Lake Village AR
Soul Fish Review – Little Rock, AR
It can sometimes be a challenge to find satisfactory restaurants in Little Rock that are open on Sundays. Fortunately, there’s Soul Fish, right downtown on Main Street. Emphasis at this eatery is “bonafide Southern,” with a further emphasis on seafood. (See menu below). We started with the smoked catfish dip, something I’ve never encountered, and… Continue reading Soul Fish Review – Little Rock, AR
Harpers Country Ham Review
Man I love good ham. OK, I love bad ham, too. But “country cured” – a dry cure lengthy process with salt, hickory smoked, that’ll get me everytime. I’ve driven back roads of Missouri, Virginia, the Carolinas and Kentucky in search of small processors. I’d never heard of Harper’s, even tho they’ve been around since… Continue reading Harpers Country Ham Review
Iras Bagels Review – Lake in the Hills, IL
Living in the suburbs most anywhere, your choice for bagels is pretty much limited to one of the chains (which are all commonly owned now), the grocery store “bakery,” or grocery store frozen. I think the first one I ever had was at a small deli across the street from my apartment in Minneapolis. I… Continue reading Iras Bagels Review – Lake in the Hills, IL
JRs Chicken Review – Kankakee and Bourbonnais, IL
61 miles south of Chicago’s loop, off Interstate 57, one will wander into the pleasant town of Kankakee, population around 30,000. Following a treaty signed by the US and Potawatami Indians in 1833, the town incorporated in 1854. The adjacent town of Bourbonnais has a pop of around 18,000. The cities were founded at the junction… Continue reading JRs Chicken Review – Kankakee and Bourbonnais, IL
Panamei Seafood Review – in Grocery Stores Nationwide
Panamei is one of the brands available from Quirch Foods, an importer, exporter, distributor of quality products to groceries and industrial accounts. They trace their roots back to the early 20th century in Cuba, then after 59, immigrated to Puerto Rico, set up there, and finally to establish a base in the Miami area, where… Continue reading Panamei Seafood Review – in Grocery Stores Nationwide
Wahlburgers At Home Review – Ground Beef at the Grocery
So the Wahlberg family from Boston, ex con, one celebrity, one half celebrity, one fry cook, one overbearing parent. Start a burger restaurant, sign lots of expansion deals – “coming soon” is their most famous location. Wahlburgers they call it. They’ve made a big deal with the Iowa-base grocery chain of Hy-Vee, which is attempting… Continue reading Wahlburgers At Home Review – Ground Beef at the Grocery
El Sombrero Review – Fox River Grove, IL
If you like Americanized Mexican food, you’ll love El Sombrero. All the traditional favorites, ala carte or as a dinner, nicely plated, and fairly priced. Complimentary chips and salsa to start, of course. If, on the other hand, you’re picky about eating “authentic” when it comes to ethnic restaurants, you might want to try elsewhere.… Continue reading El Sombrero Review – Fox River Grove, IL
Schweid & Sons Burger Patties Review
Different blends of beef for burgers have been the rage for awhile. The method not only provides distinctive flavor and texture, but also gives processors a premium product. Until recently, you only ran into these in restaurants, unless you have an able butcher who was willing to do it for you in-house. Schweid & Sons… Continue reading Schweid & Sons Burger Patties Review
Boston Fish Market Review – Des Plaines, IL
A Greek fisherman, the proprietor eventually made his way to the US, working in Greek restaurants, rising to head chef, but all the while aspiring to open his own fish market. Eventually, it happened, and Boston Fish Market grew and grew until it became the Midwest’s largest processor of salmon and whitefish, running through 300,000… Continue reading Boston Fish Market Review – Des Plaines, IL