Forty years before the invention of the clubhouse sandwich, Saratoga Springs, NY, was the birthplace of the potato chip. In 1853, George Crum, a Native American cook at Moon’s Lake House, was trying to please an unhappy customer, sliced some potatoes thin, fried them, dusted them with salt, and an American icon was born. For… Continue reading Crystal Lake, IL – Around the Clock Reviews
Category: Miscellany
My Thoughts on “Bad” Wait Persons
I read a lot of reviews. Not before I write mine, but after the fact, to see what kind of experience other diners had at the same place. There’s an awful lot of whiners out there, that I think, nitpick about the smallest things, but most complaints I read are about service. Some of them… Continue reading My Thoughts on “Bad” Wait Persons
Regional Chain – Meatheads Burgers and Fries Review
I went to try Meatheads for a second time, and had a great experience. Their newest location, in the posh Chicago suburb of Barrington, Illinois, fits right in, adjacent to the fabulous Heinen’s grocery. It’s fitting that such an upscale town gets an upscale burger place like Meatheads. The first thing I noticed on this… Continue reading Regional Chain – Meatheads Burgers and Fries Review
Home Cookin’ – Chicken Fried Chicken – Banquet Frozen Dinner Review
The box says “A good source of protein”. I wonder if they meant the box, instead of the contents? A piece of chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and corn kernels, six minutes in the microwave, two minutes rest, and you have a really low cal (300) lunch or dinner. That’s the good news. Unfortunately the… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Chicken Fried Chicken – Banquet Frozen Dinner Review
Portland, OR – Tilt Review
“Handcrafted Food Built for the American Workforce” is the slogan of a newish entry to NE PDX, “Tilt”, featuring burgers, biscuits and pies presented with some very unique options. An amazing craft burger and sandwich joint located at 3449 N Anchor in N.E. with giant proportions and flavor to match. Burgers and sandwiches are served… Continue reading Portland, OR – Tilt Review
Memphis, TN – Kooky Canuck Review
(Filed by Texas Burger Bureau Chief G. Michael Clark) Next time you’re in downtown Memphis, the burger of choice may very well be the four-pounder at Kooky Canuck on 2nd Street, just around the corner from the main entrance to the Peabody Hotel. Finish the four-pounder in 60 minutes — or bring a friend and… Continue reading Memphis, TN – Kooky Canuck Review
Reuben Chowder Recipe
My brother was telling me about some reuben chowder he had the other day at a restaurant featuring “Octoberfest” dishes, and it sounded pretty good. By coincidence, the Food and Wine newsletter this morning included a recipe, which is reprinted below. I’m not sure about the andouille in this, it would add some unattractive fat… Continue reading Reuben Chowder Recipe
BurgerDogBoy’s Perfect Burger Seasoning Recipe
I like my burgers with a slight char/crust, and seek out places that serve them that way; there are one or two of the national burger chains that tout that method, and I tend to frequent them. At home, I developed my own burger seasoning recipe, which I am happy to share with you. For… Continue reading BurgerDogBoy’s Perfect Burger Seasoning Recipe
Olive Deal of the Week
I’m a fiend for olives, as you know. I’m in the final weeks of my annual task of curing some raw ones at home, which I really enjoy. My friends really enjoy jars of them for holiday gifts, or else they are really terrible liars. I’m crazy for the olive bars in groceries now, except… Continue reading Olive Deal of the Week
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