Originated by immigrants in New Orleans, the muffaletta is a large sandwich on a round loaf, with salami, mortadella, ham, mozzarella, and olive salad. Tho the recipe for the ‘salad’ can vary, it is generally made up of diced olives, celery, cauliflower, carrots, oregano and garlic, marinaded in olive oil. It was designed to be… Continue reading Muffaletta Sandwich Review
Daisy Hot Dogs Review
Sampling and reviewing Daisy Brand Frankfurters from Crawford Sausage in Chicago
Country Hearth Motel Review
Having spent thousands of nights on the road in my career, I’d thought I had tried virtually every hotel/motel chain in existence, but apparently I missed one, “Country Hearth Inn & Suites.” Not sure where it started, but their website boast sez: “Country Hearth Inn & Suites lodging system consists of over 100 properties and… Continue reading Country Hearth Motel Review
Dennys Review Update
I’ve had some pretty dreadful meals at Dennys; usually I have dined there as a matter of geographical convenience, and such was the case recently in downstate Illinois, waiting for a prescription to come through at WalMart. They were incredibly busy, and while we were seated promptly, service fell apart after that, with the first… Continue reading Dennys Review Update
Extended Stay America Review – Metairie, LA
I’ve racked up a ton of nights at Extended Stay over the years; I like them simply because I like having a full kitchen in the room – when I am traveling for an extended period, I’ll eat healthier if every meal isn’t in a restaurant or delivered. The kitchens come fully equipped – flatware,… Continue reading Extended Stay America Review – Metairie, LA
Lamberts Review – Sikeston, MO
Always been curious about this place, which advertises heavily along the interstate. They also have another Missouri location and one in Foley, Alabama. They are known for “throwed rolls” – servers walk around the room with tins full of piping hot popovers, diners raise their hands, and a roll is pitched to them. (Note of… Continue reading Lamberts Review – Sikeston, MO
Berrys Seafood and Catfish Buffet, Florence, MS
I’m not ashamed to say I like AYCE buffets. Especially at breakfast, where I often find my plate full of a half dozen different processed pork breakfast meats and little else. But I also like seafood buffets, and I stumbled into a doozy in Southern Mississippi, 12 miles south of the State Capital on Highway… Continue reading Berrys Seafood and Catfish Buffet, Florence, MS
Galatoires Revillion Fail – New Orleans
One of the oldest operating restaurants in New Orleans, and generally regarded as one of the finest restaurants in the country, Galatoire’s is emblematic of fine cuisine in the Big Easy. I’ve had dozens of spectacular meals there. Unfortunately, our Revillion dinner, on Christmas eve, was not one of them. Revillion menus are set price, multi-course holiday… Continue reading Galatoires Revillion Fail – New Orleans
Pizza Fail
Somebody sent this pepperoni pizza in last night, how would you feel?
Art & Almas Century Inn – The $100 Breakfast, Burlington, IL
The “$100 hamburger” is a concept, excuse, private pilots use for the equivalent of a leisurely Sunday drive; fuel up the private plane, fly someplace, eat a burger, dessert, or whatever. The $100 refers to the cost of operating the plane for that trip.