Due to an anticipated major shift in the demographics of school aged children, the city of Duluth, MN went through a significant reorganization of the public schools several years ago, closing some, modernizing some, and repurposing others. Part of this plan was demolishing one of the two junior high schools (grades 7-9) in the eastern… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Tavern on the Hill Review
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Tennessee Pride Sausage Reviews
Today part of ConAgra, Odom’s Tennessee Pride was started in the mid 40s by two brothers whom combined their knowledge of the meat business and home delivery (from earlier jobs). Headquartered in Madison, TN, with plants in Tennessee and Arkansas, Tennessee Pride makes sausage in rolls, links, pre-cooked, and packaged sausage gravy. They have recently… Continue reading Tennessee Pride Sausage Reviews
Fried Onion Burger Recipe
Every year, in El Reno, Oklahoma, they hold the Fried Onion Burger Festival; they’ve been cooking up their special recipe burgers for nigh onto fifty years or more. Local favorites include Robert’s Grill. I had a fancy to whip some up at home recently, with mixed results. In Oklahoma, a handful of fresh ground is… Continue reading Fried Onion Burger Recipe
Barrington, IL – Sergios Pizza Review
Some years ago, we relocated from Los Angeles to this Norman Rockwellian idyllic Chicago suburb. It was for our daughter’s benefit, we wanted her to have a great education in a safe environment, and grow up with midwestern values. For the most part, it was a successful move. At the time, after local exploration, (and… Continue reading Barrington, IL – Sergios Pizza Review
West Dundee, IL – Chubby Bullfrog Bar & Grill Review
I’m not sure if I’ll ever get used to bars and restaurants in strip malls. I guess it’s perfectly fine to younger generations, but the idea of trying to squeeze “ambiance” into a former yogurt shop or dry cleaner just seems a stretch to me. The Chubby Bullfrog sees itself as a sports bar, with… Continue reading West Dundee, IL – Chubby Bullfrog Bar & Grill Review
Vienna Beef Corned Beef and Pastrami
If you’re even an occasional reader of this site, you know two things for sure – I have a diminishing interest in purchasing most ‘deli meats’ because of real or perceived notion they aren’t ‘real.’ By that I am generally referring to two things – ‘roasts’ that are formed from meat and other ingredients into… Continue reading Vienna Beef Corned Beef and Pastrami
@RedLobster, In a Pinch, Clawing Its Way to the Bottom
Darden, the restaurant operator (Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Capital Grille ) sold Red Lobster a few months ago. The acquirer was / is Golden Gate Capital, a private equity firm based in San Francisco, that also holds California Pizza Kitchen. Eddie Bauer, Zales and other consumer facing businesses. Golden Gate was formed by… Continue reading @RedLobster, In a Pinch, Clawing Its Way to the Bottom
Millionaire Tuna Salad Recipe / Melt
Millionaire Tuna Salad / Melts Why “Millionaire?” Because I start with fresh Ahi which I order from a sashimi supplier. Regardless of your source, using fresh tuna of any ilk to your preparations that call for tuna, adds an entirely new depth of flavor and texture over the canned product. Ingredients Fresh tuna steak, sushi… Continue reading Millionaire Tuna Salad Recipe / Melt
Mini Review – United Airlines Catering
$9.00. Only plastic money accepted. Pretty good taste, pretty bad value. No idea who packs this for United. Contents Mediterranean Snacks® Sea Salt Lentil Crackers La Panzanella® Rosemary Crackers Hummus Rondelé® Peppercorn Parmesan Cheese Spread Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta Olives Natural Almonds Brookside® Dark Chocolate with Fruit Flavor United Airlines Catering
The 2015 Burgers, Dogs, Pizza Calendar is Now Available
Perfect gift for the dorm room, plant floor, office, or man cave! Quantity Discounts! By the way, if you’re hungry for the real thing, buy great Chicago pizza, hot dogs, and other food here). The Official Burgers, Dogs, Pizza 2015 Calendar by Burgerdogboy Look at more Burger Calendars at zazzle Burger Calendar 2015