Gyradiko Restaurant Review – Carpentersville, IL I will always support “mom and pop” local businesses over chains, and am happy when they thrive. Gyradiko has been open awhile in a strip mall in Carpentersville, IL (NW suburb of Chicago). Gyradiko’s subheading is “Greek Street Food” and not only do they offer that, they also serve… Continue reading Gyradiko Restaurant Review – Carpentersville, IL
Lloyds Barbecue Company Review
Lloyds Barbecue Company Review Lloyds Barbecue products are part of the line of Austin, MN based Hormel Foods. I can’t say whether they started it organically or acquired it, just haven’t found that info. The product is made and distributed out of a modern facility across the Missississippi River from the Minneapolis St Paul… Continue reading Lloyds Barbecue Company Review
Choice Hotels Review
Choice Hotels Review For most of my career, I traveled the world, mostly staying in the finest hotels an area had to offer. Many 5 stars, some purporting to be 7 stars. Of course, there were some that claimed “5 star” and that simply meant there was a door with a lock on it,… Continue reading Choice Hotels Review
Freddys Steakburgers Review – Nationwide Chain
Freddys Steakburgers Review – Nationwide Chain Started in Wichita in 2002, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers has quickly grown across the country, now with over 300 locations in 30 states. The eatery focuses on smash patty burgers, Vienna Beef brand hot dogs, and frozen custard deserts. I visited the one in Lake Zurich, IL, which… Continue reading Freddys Steakburgers Review – Nationwide Chain
A Day at An Amazon Fulfillment Center
I accepted an invitation to tour an Amazon fulfillment center, this one near Kenosha, WI, and charged with handling only small articles (less than 25 pounds). I arrived at shift change, and was able to view the streams of employees existing the building, going thru a TSA type inspection station, some then stopping at their… Continue reading A Day at An Amazon Fulfillment Center
Ox Yoke Inn Review – Amana, Iowa
Ox Yoke Inn Review – Amana, Iowa The Amana Colonies are seven villages on 26,000 acres (11,000 ha) located in Iowa County in east-central Iowa, United States: Amana (or Main Amana), East Amana, High Amana, Middle Amana, South Amana, West Amana, and Homestead. The villages were built and settled by German Pietists, who were persecuted… Continue reading Ox Yoke Inn Review – Amana, Iowa
Marges on Rose Restaurant Review – La Crosse, WI
Marges on Rose Restaurant Review I lived here once upon a time. It was where my first job out of college was. I wasn’t so concerned with restaurants at the time as I was with bars and happy hours, and La Crosse was chock a block full of them. (I was in to misbehaving). Marges… Continue reading Marges on Rose Restaurant Review – La Crosse, WI
Franks Quad Cities Style Pizza Review – Silvis, IL
Franks Quad Cities Style Pizza Review Frank’s Club Napoli Pizzeria, in Silvis, IL (part of Rock Island area) is purported to have created “Quad Cities Style” pizza. Never heard of it? Me neither, until a couple years ago, and I lived there for two years back in the day! What’s different about Quad Cities Style… Continue reading Franks Quad Cities Style Pizza Review – Silvis, IL
Econo Lodge Review Maquoketa Iowa
Econo Lodge Review Maquoketa Iowa I think I’ve become an “expert” on complimentary breakfasts at the value chain motels. After spending decades traveling the world on employer’s dimes, mostly in four and five star hotels, with $30 room service continental breakfasts, I’m happy to crash at the value chains these days. Most offer complimentary breakfasts… Continue reading Econo Lodge Review Maquoketa Iowa
Canteen in the Alley Review – Ottumwa, Iowa
Canteen in the Alley Review Since 1927. Can hardly beat that for a recommendation, can you? The Canteen in the Alley serves “loose meat” sandwiches, known elsewhere in Iowa as “Maid Rites.” What’s a “loose meat” sandwich? Crumbled ground beef cooked on a steam table with diced onions and 17 herbs and spices. (Well, some,… Continue reading Canteen in the Alley Review – Ottumwa, Iowa