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Chik-Fil-A Breakfast Review

I haven’t been in a Chik-Fil-A for over a couple decades. This wasn’t a social protest because of their “problems,” but rather they are just not top of mind for me, and also not as visible as other fast foods. There are about 2000 of them in the US. It’s certainly not a place I… Continue reading Chik-Fil-A Breakfast Review

Deli Counter Roast Beef Smackdown

I’ve been on a mission over the past couple years to find deli meat brands I can “call my own.” That is, that I can purchase and enjoy every time without concern for taste or texture. I’ve looked at a lot of them, and when I say deli “roast beef,” I include any kind of… Continue reading Deli Counter Roast Beef Smackdown

Vans Frozen Custard – East Dundee, IL

I can probably count on one hand the number of times in my life some place or experience has exceeded my expectations. I can now add Van’s Frozen Custard and Burgers to that list. Housed in a remodeled Standard Oil gas station that dates back to 1927, Van’s is the creation of Tulane graduate Chad… Continue reading Vans Frozen Custard – East Dundee, IL

Reggios Frozen Pizza Review

I’ve written about Reggio’s before; this one, and competitor Home Run Inn (HRI), were both born in Chicago pizzerias, 40-50 years ago. The companies are still in the restaurant business, and do a good business making frozen pies for regional distribution and nationwide shipping direct to enthusiasts. I’d venture a guess that these two pies… Continue reading Reggios Frozen Pizza Review

Pastrami Dip Recipe

I first heard of, and experienced the “pastrami dip” at a West Los Angeles icon, Johnnie’s Pastrami, on Sepulveda near the Culver City border. It’s a favorite corner of mine, also home to “Cinco de Mayo” (formerly Lucy’s #2) a Los Angeles style Mexican fast food stand open all night. I used to sit there… Continue reading Pastrami Dip Recipe

Charleys Pride Roast Beef Review

My final installment in checking out the beef products in the deli counter at Wal Mart. Most stores that I have been into seem to carry four brands of beef products; their house brand, “Prima Della,” (review) Sara Lee, Hormel, (review) and “Charley’s Pride.” The latter three are not very well represented, the house brand… Continue reading Charleys Pride Roast Beef Review

Home Cookin’ – Lasagna Recipe

I don’t remember the last time I made lasagna at home….it’s been years. During the reign of the late Mrs BurgerDogBoy, the dish was pretty much her purview. Before she set out to actually try and kill me, she messed with me once by trying to sneak turkey Italian sausage past me in the dish,… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Lasagna Recipe

Nathans Hot Dog Eating Contest 2015 Results

At the annual hot dog eating contest at Coney Island, New York, Miki Sudo took the top women’s slot for the 2nd year running, with 38 dogs downed, leaving the Black Widow behind (but not her previous record). In the men’s bout, eight consecutive year defending champion Joey Chestnut ( @JoeyJaws ) was in fine form… Continue reading Nathans Hot Dog Eating Contest 2015 Results

Appleton Farms Ham Steak Review

I have written about a lot of Aldi products; Aldi is the global discount grocer owned by the same German family as Trader Joes. At Aldi, you won’t find many big brand names, but rather Aldi concocted brand names that are manufactured under contract to Aldi’s specifications. (Also it will cost you a quarter to… Continue reading Appleton Farms Ham Steak Review

Big Skillet Review – Elgin, IL

Another suburban Chicago breakfast, this one in the town of Elgin, far west of the city straddling the Fox River. The 8th largest city in Illinois, it was founded as a dairy center (there was a Borden factory) and home to the Elgin Watch Company, maker of timepieces big and small. It was the largest… Continue reading Big Skillet Review – Elgin, IL