Category: Sandwiches

Nikos Pointers Saloon Review, Marengo, IL

It is so seldom you run into any place, product or service these days that the end result is that the experience exceeds your expectations.  Spoiler alert. Niko’s exceeded my expectations on every level. I was tooling around Northern Illinois and I’ve had some good grub in the town of Marengo before, so I decided… Continue reading Nikos Pointers Saloon Review, Marengo, IL

Dutch Farms Frozen Cheeseburger Review

I’ve tried a lot of these ‘heat and eat’ burgers, some full cooked, some raw that you have to cook. It’s a long list of these sandwiches that I have slogged through, 7-Eleven, Trader Joes, Fatburger, SteaknShake, Ball Park, Biz Az, of course White Castle, and so many others. Today’s entry is from Dutch Farms,… Continue reading Dutch Farms Frozen Cheeseburger Review

Felicias Meat Market and Deli Review, Schaumburg, IL

Some weeks ago, I wrote about an Italian deli I stumbled on in suburban Chicago. Nottoli’s has a great selection of house-made sausages, pastas and an ample selection of imported Italian canned and box goods. This week I hit Felicia’s, an Italian-centric meat market and deli in Schaumburg. Felicia’s is smaller in size than Nottoli’s,… Continue reading Felicias Meat Market and Deli Review, Schaumburg, IL

Chick N Dip Review, Hampshire, IL

What can be better than finding a mom and pop place out in the middle of nowhere?  Not much, in my opinion, and apparently lots of people agree, because when I stopped at this seasonal drive-in, it was jammed. They specialize in “broasted chicken,” burgers, and frozen dairy treats. “Broasting” is a combination of deep-frying… Continue reading Chick N Dip Review, Hampshire, IL

Morris Liquors and Deli Review, Louisville, KY

 I love country style cured ham. Dry aged for months and months, salty, flavorful, still tastes like an animal instead of some heavily processed, brine injected, flavored pink stuff. I quizzed Chowhound folks ahead of time to see where I might score some good Kentucky Country Ham in Louisville, and got lots of great suggestions… Continue reading Morris Liquors and Deli Review, Louisville, KY

Oasis Diner Review, Plainfield, IN

Mountain View Diner Manufacturing company was established in New Jersey in the 30s and operated to the late 50s. They built and shipped diners around the country, including this particular unit, which was shipped by rail to Plainfield in 1954. It operated pretty much continuously since that time, except for a few years hiatus, a… Continue reading Oasis Diner Review, Plainfield, IN

Otto and Anitas Bavarian Review, Portland, OR

I’ve lived a lot of places in my life, but nowhere til now where you could imbibe in multiple versions of a schnitzelwich! And despite my world travels, I don’t think I ever recall seeing “dill pickle soup” anywhere – where has this been all my life?!?!? Otto and Anita’s, a smallish place (but the… Continue reading Otto and Anitas Bavarian Review, Portland, OR

Basils Pizza Review, an Homage to Joe Szabo (Northfield, MN)

40 years ago, it was called “Bill’s,” and it was in the same location.  Hasn’t changed much, same counter, same booths, now fairly worn, the faux leather brittle with age.  The home-spun murals of scenes of Italy on the walls are fading. But would the pizza hold up?   Did we love it because it was… Continue reading Basils Pizza Review, an Homage to Joe Szabo (Northfield, MN)

Gas Station Sandwich Primer

I’ve written a lot about ‘gas station sandwiches,” a term I use to describe the cello wrapped sandwiches, fresh or heat and eat, one finds at c-stores, gas stations, and in vending machines. The earliest ones I remember were from a Virginia company called “Stewart Sandwiches” who sold mostly to bars, concession stands, and schools… Continue reading Gas Station Sandwich Primer