I saw the billboard on I-64 which promised “Amish cooking” and “everything made from scratch.” I don’t know what the first term is supposed to refer to, but I do understand the second, and the Schwartz’s fell flat on that account. I stopped for breakfast, and it may well have been made from “scratch” in… Continue reading Schwartz Family Restaurant Review, Eckerty, IN
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I love country style cured ham. Dry aged for months and months, salty, flavorful, still tastes like an animal instead of some heavily processed, brine injected, flavored pink stuff. I quizzed Chowhound folks ahead of time to see where I might score some good Kentucky Country Ham in Louisville, and got lots of great suggestions… Continue reading Morris Liquors and Deli Review, Louisville, KY
Oasis Diner Review, Plainfield, IN
Mountain View Diner Manufacturing company was established in New Jersey in the 30s and operated to the late 50s. They built and shipped diners around the country, including this particular unit, which was shipped by rail to Plainfield in 1954. It operated pretty much continuously since that time, except for a few years hiatus, a… Continue reading Oasis Diner Review, Plainfield, IN
Being Chicken in Kingman
I have been in this shitty motel before on some other lost weekend. I’ve made my way down here on some “public conveyance” from which I was ejected a couple hours ago, fifty miles down the road. My crime? Drinking on the conveyance, which would amuse a lot of people , including the person responsible… Continue reading Being Chicken in Kingman
American Turners Fish Fry – Elgin, IL
The “American Turners” is a social club started by German immigrants to the US in the mid 1800s. Still with a nationwide presence today, they have about 50 locations around the country. The movement started in Germany during the occupation by Napolean, as a way to preserve culture and promote fitness of mind and body.… Continue reading American Turners Fish Fry – Elgin, IL
Trader Joes Frozen Pizza Review
Working on this site, there are two things I can consistently depend on Trader Joes and sister company ALDI for – and that’s a lack of information. Whenever I drop them a query about a particular product, to keep you informed, all I get is <crickets>. One time I heard from one of the PR… Continue reading Trader Joes Frozen Pizza Review
Trader Joes Angus Burger Review
I keep searching for a frozen burger patty that meets with my personal tastes. They come in a few different forms, raw patties on their own, pre-cooked patties, or a complete pre-cooked hamburger sandwich. I’ve previously tried Ball Park, Steak & Shake, Fatburger, White Castle, Advance Pierre, Trader Joe’s “Kobe Style,” some various store brands.… Continue reading Trader Joes Angus Burger Review
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HomeBeck Burgermaster Review
I’m a big burger eater, and I’ve developed my own fairly elaborate system of buying burger and getting them ready for cooking on demand. It’s rather time and labor intensive – I buy bulk ground beef, shape, shape it into patties of a uniform size and weight, but them on parchment paper on a cookie… Continue reading HomeBeck Burgermaster Review
Cruisin Review, Gilberts, IL
I have no clue how the ‘tradition’ started, but Friday nights in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin are “fish fry” nights, with many restaurants and bars offering some variation of this meal, either at a value price or on an all you can eat basis. Cruisin’, a distant Chicago suburb bar with a second location east… Continue reading Cruisin Review, Gilberts, IL