Category: Sandwiches

BBQ King Smokehouse Review – Huntley, IL

  BBQ King Smokehouse Review A friend wanted to check this place out, had never had brisket before and wanted to see what all the hubbub was about.  So we drove out to the Huntley edition of the BBQ King Smokehouse, we could have opted for his other location, in Woodstock IL, as well.  This… Continue reading BBQ King Smokehouse Review – Huntley, IL

Asadoras Argentinas Burgers Review – Oswego, IL

My Asadoras Argentinas Burgers  Review comes with a spoiler. It’s terrific! I’ve had a great deal of satisfaction lately in exploring unique restaurants in small towns in the Upper Midwest.  You stumble on to them and are almost tempted to say “what the heck is that doing here?” Such was the case in Oswego, IL,… Continue reading Asadoras Argentinas Burgers Review – Oswego, IL

Smittys Pork Tenderloin Review – Leonore, IL

Smittys Pork Tenderloin Review The pork tenderloin, also known as BPT (b is for breaded) is a popular sandwich in the Upper Midwest, particularly in Iowa and Indiana. And occasionally in Illinois.  It’s similar to Wienerschnitzel. A pork cutlet is cut and then smashed to make it larger and thinner, dipped in breading, sometimes cornmeal,… Continue reading Smittys Pork Tenderloin Review – Leonore, IL

St Charles Tavern Review New Orleans LA

St Charles Tavern Review New Orleans LA SPOILER ALERT: Written with attitude. I used to go here A LOT. It became my go-to 24-hour place after another favorite, the Hummingbird closed. New Orleans is a strange town in that for being known as “party central” there’s never been a lot of late-night dining.  It’s changing… Continue reading St Charles Tavern Review New Orleans LA

Dinos Pizza Review – NW Suburban Chicago Illinois

Dinos Pizza Review – NW Suburban Chicago Illinois There still exists a “Little Italy” near downtown Chicago, but there’s not much Italian left to it, ‘cept or a once a year weekend festival. No, for me, Chicago’s “Little Italy” is more likely to be found around Harlem Avenue, south of I-90, in the NW suburbs… Continue reading Dinos Pizza Review – NW Suburban Chicago Illinois

Rex Italian Foods Review – Norridge, IL

Rex Italian Foods Review – Norridge, IL Couple of years ago, I was driving down one of the major north/south surface streets in Chicago, Harlem Avenue.  It’s one of the streets chock-a-block full of ethnic eating and grocery establishments, primarily Polish, but more than a couple of old-timey Italian joints.  I stopped at one, Nottoli’s,… Continue reading Rex Italian Foods Review – Norridge, IL

Devanco Gyro Sandwich Kit Review

Devanco Gyro Sandwich Kit Review As ubiquitous in Chicago as hot dogs or pizza, the gyro (however you choose to pronounce it, ”yero’, ‘jy-ro’, ‘geer-o’) is a sandwich of Greek origin consisting of vertically spit-roasted meat, cucumber sauce, onion, and tomato on a split or folded pita. The name comes from the Greek word which… Continue reading Devanco Gyro Sandwich Kit Review

Gyradiko Restaurant Review – Carpentersville, IL

Gyradiko Restaurant Review – Carpentersville, IL I will always support “mom and pop” local businesses over chains, and am happy when they thrive.  Gyradiko has been open awhile in a strip mall in Carpentersville, IL (NW suburb of Chicago). Gyradiko’s subheading is “Greek Street Food” and not only do they offer that, they also serve… Continue reading Gyradiko Restaurant Review – Carpentersville, IL

Canteen in the Alley Review – Ottumwa, Iowa

Canteen in the Alley Review Since 1927. Can hardly beat that for a recommendation, can you? The Canteen in the Alley serves “loose meat” sandwiches, known elsewhere in Iowa as “Maid Rites.”   What’s a “loose meat” sandwich?  Crumbled ground beef cooked on a steam table with diced onions and 17 herbs and spices. (Well, some,… Continue reading Canteen in the Alley Review – Ottumwa, Iowa