Scott Petersen, part of the Specialty Foods Group of Owensboro, KY, is an old line meat manufacturer from Chicago marketed nationwide. The brand makes hot dogs, bologna, lunch meat, and bacon. I haven’t tried the hot dogs, a line that is solely of the skinless variety, and while they do have an all beef… Continue reading Scott Petersen Bacon Review
White Sox Stadium Adding Xfinity Zone
The Chicago White Sox have expanded their partnership with Comcast and will open the Xfinity Zone in the right field stands for opening day, March 31. In addition to being able to grab some traditional baseball food and beverages, the Xfinity Zone will be decked out with twelve big screen TVs to see all the… Continue reading White Sox Stadium Adding Xfinity Zone
Why Is Sbarro in Trouble Again?
In an article in the New York Times this morning, Neil Irwin opines that the reason Sbarro is filing bankruptcy for the second time in three years is that declining traffic in malls has affected food court merchant’s ability to pay rent. He points at “Hot Dog on a Stick” bankruptcy as further evidence of… Continue reading Why Is Sbarro in Trouble Again?
Reseda, CA – Fab Hot Dogs
It’s a long day livin’ in Reseda There’s a freeway runnin’ through the yard And she’s a bad girl, ’cause she don’t even miss me She’s a bad girl for breakin’ my heart In the heart of Reseda, smack dab in the middle of the San Fernando Valley, you’ll find Fab Hot Dogs,two additional locations… Continue reading Reseda, CA – Fab Hot Dogs
Minneapolis – Depot Tavern Review
Debuting in 1937 as an ultra-cool art deco inspired bus station in downtown Minneapolis, “First Avenue” is the area’s premier small live music venue for break-out national acts and up and coming local bands. It converted to a club and performance place in 1970, as “The Depot,” later “Uncle Sam’s,” and “Sam’s” prior to being… Continue reading Minneapolis – Depot Tavern Review
Doreens Pizza Review
Checking out another Chicago area frozen pizza, Doreen’s started as a small pizzeria on the South side of Chicago; several locations later and a new state of the art plant in Calumet City, the pies are now distributed across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan and are also available at the plant store. Boasting “pizzeria taste” from… Continue reading Doreens Pizza Review
IKEA Pizza
Started in 1943 by 17 year old Ingvar Kamprad, IKEA has grown to become the world’s largest furniture retailer. The name is an acronym for the founder’s initials, plus Elmtaryd (the farm where he grew up), and Agunnaryd (his hometown in Southern Sweden). The stores are massive, have nearly everything one would need to furnish a home,… Continue reading IKEA Pizza
White Castle Shrimp Nibblers Review
I’ve written about White Castle several times; I never imagined I’d be reviewing a seafood offering from the purveyors of America’s favorite sliders. Many restaurants offer seafood specials during the season of Lent; the practice has extended to many fast food outlets as well. The tradition stems from an ancient Christian practice, a variation of… Continue reading White Castle Shrimp Nibblers Review
Do You Know What It’s Like to Miss New Orleans?
Happy Mardi Gras and let the good times roll! New Orleans is a magical place for many different reasons, whether your fascination lies in the incredible culinary offerings, the historical buildings of the French Quarter or the stately manses of the Garden District. Jazz? Blues? Street performers? Cultural attractions? The mighty Mississippi? The “Crescent City”… Continue reading Do You Know What It’s Like to Miss New Orleans?
Pepperoni Pizza Melt Review
One of my mother’s hobbies was grocery shopping I think. Started around the Cuban missile crisis and built from there – eventually there was enough canned, boxed and frozen goods in our basement to last through a zombie apocalypse. I guess I picked at least part of the habit up, but I’m more fascinated by… Continue reading Pepperoni Pizza Melt Review