I love old-timey places that have survived and thrived over the years, and certainly Casamento’s fits that description. The consummate oyster restaurant in New Orleans, it’s been open continuously since 1919. Except when they close every June, July, and August, much to the dismay of locals, who eagerly await it’s reopening every year. With a… Continue reading New Orleans, LA – Casamento’s
Gino’s East Frozen Thin Crust Sausage Pizza
Last in a series of Chicago’s local frozen pizzas, up today is Gino’s East Thin Crust Sausage. Gino’s is well known for their Chicago deep dish, (recent review) but can they cut the cheese with a thin crust? We’ve previously looked at competing brands, Home Run Inn and Reggio’s, and Connie’s. At $4 bucks on… Continue reading Gino’s East Frozen Thin Crust Sausage Pizza
St. Louis, MO – Imo’s Pizza
Ed and Margie Imo started their pizza journey as a young married couple, devoted Catholics in St. Louis, who every Friday nite would wait until after 1130 and go pick up a pizza after midnight. Light-bulb. What if someone brought the pizza to our house, wouldn’t that be great? Now it’s the name synonymous with… Continue reading St. Louis, MO – Imo’s Pizza
Georgia – Nu-Way Weiners
In 1916, Greek American James Wallis opened Nu-Way Weiners (yes they spell it that way) in 1916, and there it remains, growing into a mini chain in mid-Georgia, that even Oprah pronounces as one of “her best.” Nu-Way was established the same year as Nathan’s on Coney Island, making it the 3nd oldest hot dog… Continue reading Georgia – Nu-Way Weiners
McDonald’s Fish McBites
Couple weeks ago, I wrote a piece about being done with McDonald’s because of my continuing disappointment with their food. Sometimes they get you whether you want them to or not, in being the only place open, the only place around, the only place with unlocked bathrooms (or free wifi). My kid and I were… Continue reading McDonald’s Fish McBites
New Orleans, LA – Dat Dog
A pal invited me to the haute dog place in New Orleans, “Dat Dog”, and it was over the top delicious on the tubular nutrition vehicle offerings. Unimpressive website that tells you nothing, but the experience and first bite tell you everything. These are quality sausages, made by a variety of purveyors. My pal went… Continue reading New Orleans, LA – Dat Dog
NC – BBQ Center Lexington
North Carolina sez they invented barbecue, and who am I to argue? Leave that for Texans, Memphisites, Kansas City folks. The state is dotted with barbecue joints of all manners and sizes, ages and menus, but you’ll find a concentration of 20+ outlets around Lexington, KY, and that’s where I started my tour. The “Lexington… Continue reading NC – BBQ Center Lexington
Wauconda, IL – Scooter’s Hot Dogs
Out beyond the hoity-toity Chicago suburb where we raised our family, there’s the outpost of the town of Wauconda, IL, a nice little lake, some shops, quiet neighborhoods. We used to go there pretty often for an ‘all you can eat’ Friday nite fish fry, quite common in Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin. But today it… Continue reading Wauconda, IL – Scooter’s Hot Dogs
Wendy’s Premium North Pacific Cod Sandwich
I slammed McD’s on this site the other week for having nothing on their menu that tastes like the animal it came from. That’s not a problem at Wendy’s, and especially with their new Premium North Pacific Cod sandwich, which boasts a hand-cut filet, lightly breaded with panko, fried until crispy, served on a soft… Continue reading Wendy’s Premium North Pacific Cod Sandwich
My Annual Post – Mardi Gras Poem
Twas the night before Mardi Gras, and all through the burb, Denizens were in place to see the parades, even lining the curb; The beads were hung from the floats with care, In anticipation of the throngs that would soon be there; The children were nestled all snug in the car, Dreaming of doubloons tossed… Continue reading My Annual Post – Mardi Gras Poem