It’s been over a year since I have ordered from Papa John’s; the last one I had was before I was 86ed from Portland, it was one of my ‘go-to’ delivery choices, though I discovered late in my tenure there that my fave local pizza was from an obscure corner market called Uncle John’s. (No… Continue reading Nationwide – Papa Johns Review
Category: Sandwiches
Regional Chain – Meatheads Burgers and Fries Reviews
Started by a former exec of Potbelly and Einstein Bagels (according to Wikipedia) , Meatheads sprang to life in Bloomington, IL, in 2007 where the local college population took a shine to it. Now with a dozen company-owned stores, this ‘fast-casual’ concept is trying to differentiate itself from competitors like Five Guys and Smashburger with… Continue reading Regional Chain – Meatheads Burgers and Fries Reviews
7-Eleven Fresh to Go Sandwiches Review
You know me, I love gas station sammiches. They remind me of Las Vegas – the best and worst of America in one place at the same time. Gas station sandwiches are great because they are cheap, and relatively palatable. They are not so great because of their nutritional aspects. Today’s specimen is the “Fresh… Continue reading 7-Eleven Fresh to Go Sandwiches Review
Duluth, MN – United Way Chili Cook Off
At the Duluth arena yesterday, thousands of people came to sample a wide variety of chili submitted by 35 teams. The annual chili cook off is sponsored by United Way of Duluth, proceeds benefit more than 50 organizations and programs. Winners were picked by the sampler’s votes, and here’s the run down: People’s Choice: Minnesota… Continue reading Duluth, MN – United Way Chili Cook Off
Minneapolis, MN – Kramarczuk’s East European Deli
Kramarczuk’s has been open since 1954. Beautiful photography that speaks for itself, copyright kawikamedia.com 2013. Minneapolis deli Kramarczuk’s East European Deli
Current Fad – Pretzel Buns Review
All of a sudden, they are everywhere in the food-dom, from fancy pants restaurants to fast food, groceries, bakeries and everywhere in twixt and tween – pretzel rolls. Originating in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, this bread delight goes under a number of different local names, but the common English translation is “lye roll”, and the… Continue reading Current Fad – Pretzel Buns Review
Fast Food Reviews – Kentucky Fried Chicken Tenders
Earlier this year, I did a compare/contrast of chicken fingers in the deep south; I had a hankering for the white bread of the poultry world tonight, and Popeye’s would be my usual choice, but the two closest were too far away. So I went to KFC. I’m old enough to remember when that stood… Continue reading Fast Food Reviews – Kentucky Fried Chicken Tenders
Minnesota Twins Food – Without the Baseball
I’ve written about Valentini’s before, the upscale Italian restaurant on the Iron Range of Minnesota, with an outlet in Duluth, and a concession license at the spectacular new Minnesota Twins baseball stadium in downtown Minneapolis. By all accounts Valentini’s stadium offering, the giant meatball, is a smash hit, so Kawika and the Minnesota Burger Posse… Continue reading Minnesota Twins Food – Without the Baseball
The Trouble With Sears
Back in 1800s, Richard Sears quit his job in Minnesota as a railway clerk to start the now famous retailer. The company built its reputation with a slogan, and business practice “”Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back” . Apparently that’s out the window these days. When I was a tot, a lot of my family’s… Continue reading The Trouble With Sears
Pop Weaver Microwave Popcorn Reviews
A little off-topic, but I like popcorn as a snack. While I rarely, if ever, actually endorse a product, I want to crow a little bit about Pop Weaver Popcorn. Founded in 1928 by Ira Weaver, the Weaver Popcorn Company is one of the nation’s largest popcorn companies, and is still operated by members of… Continue reading Pop Weaver Microwave Popcorn Reviews