Category: Hot off the Grill

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Blues BBQ and Grill Review – East Dundee, IL

So there were these guys, living in Maryland, disgusted with the state of ‘cue in the area, so they bought a truck and created their own.  From there, they have expanded to brick and mortars in  Virginia and East Dundee, IL.   The latter location seems like a stretch for managing, but hey, their working… Continue reading Blues BBQ and Grill Review – East Dundee, IL

Superior Seafood Review – New Orleans

Superior Seafood is on the St. Charles Streetcar line, a quick ride from the Quarter.  Superior’s  menu incorporates the best of local seafood,  po boys, plates, and fresh catch, with beef, chicken and pasta available for those who partake in those edibles.  It’s moderately priced ($10 – $25), is happy to toss you a loaf… Continue reading Superior Seafood Review – New Orleans

Sobelmans Pub and Grill Review – Milwaukee, WI

I was prepared for three things – to  wait awhile for a table, to have to pay more than I wanted to, and for lousy service due to the crowds.  None of the three happened.  We were seated immediately, despite nearly a full house, the prices were unbelievably reasonable, and the service was prompt, continuous,… Continue reading Sobelmans Pub and Grill Review – Milwaukee, WI

Krystal Review – Bourbon Street, New Orleans

I’ve written a bunch on the Krystal chain, the south’s version of White Castle.  It’s fascinating to me that these two chains, with nearly identical concepts, sprang up at the same time in different parts of the country;  it’s also fascinating that one hasn’t gobbled up the other.  White Castle is still family owned, Krystal… Continue reading Krystal Review – Bourbon Street, New Orleans

Taste This Review, Algonquin, IL

Take one part fancy pants coffee shop, one part ice creamery, one part creative combinations of paninis, and you’ll find yourself at “Taste This,” in downtown Algonquin, Illinois, a far western suburb of Chicago.  Algonquin has managed to save its downtown, and there are a number of eateries, shops, and spas on the main drag.… Continue reading Taste This Review, Algonquin, IL

Magazine Pizza Review – New Orleans

“Grease is the word, is the word….”    Sometimes, this is exactly the type of pie you crave.  Chewy thin crust that’s getting a good dosing of fat/oil from the toppings, easily foldable, value priced, and most of all, because they are the only ones that deliver to your neighborhood. In what used to be… Continue reading Magazine Pizza Review – New Orleans

MoPho Review – New Orleans

When I lived in New Orleans, I was a member of a “boy’s lunch club,” where some of the guys and I went out and explored new places, or ordered food shipped in from somewhere in the country.  It wasn’t meant to be a critical experience by any means, just guy bonding and good grub.… Continue reading MoPho Review – New Orleans

The Company Burger Review – New Orleans

When the owners of The Company Burger were choosing suppliers, they spared no effort to find the best, and ended up with Creekstone Farms from Kansas for the beef, and Wisconsin’s Nueske’s for the hot dogs.   They make some condiments in-house, and the meticulous preparation shows. Company set out to offer the consummate American… Continue reading The Company Burger Review – New Orleans

Tru Burger Review – New Orleans

You can walk down a few block street of Oak Street in New Orleans and find almost any type of cuisine your little heart desires.  But if you pass by Tru Burger, you’re missing a great experience. With fresh ground in house quality beef, a choice of meat or veggie patties plus occasional special offerings… Continue reading Tru Burger Review – New Orleans