The 30th annual “Pizza Blast” to raise money for the Quentin Road Christian School, Lake Zurich, IL, is scheduled this year for April 11 -12th, 4p – 8p. Children are $3, adults $5. All you can eat, soft drinks included. Good cause, be there!
Category: Sandwiches
New Orleans, LA – Morning Call Restaurant Review
The “official state donut” of the State of Louisiana, the beignet (ben-yaa) has become synonymous with the stereotypical tourist stop in New Orleans at a joint in the French Quarter called “Cafe du Monde.” The pastries, developed by French bakers, use a type of dough that rises due to its own steam, rather than from… Continue reading New Orleans, LA – Morning Call Restaurant Review
New Orleans, LA – Brothers Food Marts
“Fry delis” – are a distinctly southern thing, a serving counter of fried on location foods like chicken, catfish, sausage, biscuits and potato wedges, found at gas stations and other outlets below the Mason Dixon line. I explored a few on a previous sojourn when I was comparing chicken fingers and strips in LA, MS,… Continue reading New Orleans, LA – Brothers Food Marts
Shrimp Boats A Comin’…… Shrimp or Crawfish Boil Recipe
All the along the Gulf Coast, from Texas to the Florida border, you’ll find enterprising families who have made their living shrimpin’ for generations. Some small boats with a single operator, some large fleets which have become good sized corporations. If you’re interested, try and catch reruns of the reality show that follows some operators out… Continue reading Shrimp Boats A Comin’…… Shrimp or Crawfish Boil Recipe
Springfield, IL – Charlie Parkers Diner Review
Three things Springfield, Illinois is known for, not in order of any particular importance: possibly the birthplace of the corn dog; home of the locally famous horseshoe sandwich; and some dead president with a big hat. My reason for stopping was to grab a breakfast horseshoe, Texas toast on a plate, with your choice of… Continue reading Springfield, IL – Charlie Parkers Diner Review
Clarksdale, MS – Abes Bar-B-Q Review
You know I’m the guy who usually passes on “local legends” as far as restaurants; too many seem to be resting on their laurels of decades ago, and I’m usually disappointed. Like Stanich’s in Portland, or Dick’s Hamburgers in the Seattle area. Happy to report that’s not the case with Abe’s Bar-B-Q in Clarksdale, MS,… Continue reading Clarksdale, MS – Abes Bar-B-Q Review
Banquet Boneless Pork Rib Review
Let’s file this one under two categories: 1) “things I’ve tried so you don’t have to”, and 2) “I don’t like ribs.” I just never have liked ribs, though some other barbecue treats are a delight to me. Funny, cause Mrs. Burgerdogboy can pack away multiple slabs at a time, and like a… Continue reading Banquet Boneless Pork Rib Review
Devanco Gyro Kit Review
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 means “turn” – a description of the meat roasting on the revolving vertical… Continue reading Devanco Gyro Kit Review
Scott Petersen Bacon Review
Scott Petersen, part of the Specialty Foods Group of Owensboro, KY, is an old line meat manufacturer from Chicago marketed nationwide. The brand makes hot dogs, bologna, lunch meat, and bacon. I haven’t tried the hot dogs, a line that is solely of the skinless variety, and while they do have an all beef… Continue reading Scott Petersen Bacon Review
White Castle Shrimp Nibblers Review
I’ve written about White Castle several times; I never imagined I’d be reviewing a seafood offering from the purveyors of America’s favorite sliders. Many restaurants offer seafood specials during the season of Lent; the practice has extended to many fast food outlets as well. The tradition stems from an ancient Christian practice, a variation of… Continue reading White Castle Shrimp Nibblers Review