I try and say something positive in every review I post. Even if something went wrong, or I don’t like something, I still try and remember to say “while this isn’t to my preference, you may enjoy it.” Such is the case at Culver’s today, “Home of the Butterburger,” a Wisconsin-based regional burger and custard… Continue reading Culvers Walleye Sandwich Review
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El Gaucho Steakhouse Review
I tweeted something about El Gaucho this morning, and they retweeted it, of course. It got me to thinking about why I like El Gaucho. Why go to a regional steakhouse in cities (like Seattle and Portland) that are chock-a-block full of the national chains like Ruth’s Chris and Morton’s, and local old-timey favorites like… Continue reading El Gaucho Steakhouse Review
Dog n Suds
From humble beginnings in Champaign, IL, in 1953, Dog n Suds grew to be one of the formidable fast food chains in the early 60s, peaking at over 600 locations in more than 30 states. The restaurant featured drive-up service, coney island style hot dogs, and ‘charco-broiled’ burgers. A series of events, a couple of… Continue reading Dog n Suds
Thorntons Pizza Review
Thorntons is a regional gas station chain, started in 1971 in Louisville; they have about 200 locations in six states, and about 20 % of them have expanded hot food offerings. They have a few stations around me, in suburban Chicago, and a brand new one opened just up the road last September. When they… Continue reading Thorntons Pizza Review
Luscos Review, Greenwood, MS
For me, “discovering” someplace “new” is a kick. Even if the entire rest of the world knows about it. I get suggestions on places to stop from friends, acquaintances, strangers, locals and world travelers alike – look at tourism materials, websites, stop and ask people on the street. But the thing that jazzes me the… Continue reading Luscos Review, Greenwood, MS
Charlies Steak House Review, New Orleans
(This is from my archives, the restaurant has changed hands and done some remodeling; I haven’t visited since that happened) In a city known for great seafood, and as I have written before, I’m delighted there are so many great steakhouses here. Especially ones that have endured w/o change over the years. For the past… Continue reading Charlies Steak House Review, New Orleans
Rural New Orleans Seafood Buffets
(This is from our archives, check on whether they are open before making the drive). I am in buffet heaven, if there is such a thing. I’ve previously written about a couple; I hit the other two “main attractions” in the past few weeks. Number one, in all manners of speaking, was the House of Seafood… Continue reading Rural New Orleans Seafood Buffets
Big Als BBQ Review, Big Spring, TX
Rolling down I-20 Eastbound the other day, I happened into BIG Spring, Texas, on or about lunch time. (In all candor, it’s always mealtime for me). Heading down Gregg Street from the Interstate, I perused my BIG choices – Burger KING, home of the WHOPPER, BIG John’s Feed Lot, GREAT Wall, and then I spotted it – BIG Al’s and Son Bar-B-Q. I was greeted by an amiable… Continue reading Big Als BBQ Review, Big Spring, TX
Musso and Frank Review, Hollywood, CA
I have written about the joys of going to an establishment where they remember you – your likes, your dislikes; or are willing to prepare something “off the menu” to your liking. But I find a certain comfort, as well, in being a regular at a place where just the opposite is true – they… Continue reading Musso and Frank Review, Hollywood, CA
Hummingbird Grill New Orleans
(The Hummingbird closed several years ago) These days, some universities have “Entrepreneurs in Residence”,whatever that means. This morning, like most mornings, the Hummingbird Grill has P.O.I.R. (police officers in residence). Other denizens include a couple of street people, a girl just off the Greyhound, suitcase by her side, tattered romance paperback in her hand, trying to make herself as… Continue reading Hummingbird Grill New Orleans