(from newslincolncounty.com) Rivers Edge Chevre Wins “Best American Cheese” for the second time in 2013 in international competition Rivers Edge Chevre’s Up in Smoke was chosen as the “Best American Cheese” at the 25th annual Guild of Fine Foods World Cheese Awards on Wednesday, November 27th 2013. The competition was held at the BBC Good Food… Continue reading The Best Cheese in the World – from Oregon?
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Remembering Thanksgiving – The Good, the Bad, The Ugly
Like most people, I have my share of Thanksgiving memories, encompassing the whole range of emotions – joyful, painful, embarrassing, curious, mildly amusing. The years that I have spent the holiday “alone” have usually fallen into the “interesting” category; one year I went to Waffle House in the middle of the night for my ‘feast,… Continue reading Remembering Thanksgiving – The Good, the Bad, The Ugly
Duluth, MN – Clearwater Grille Review
Amble up the North Shore of Lake Superior, you’ll be treated to some gorgeous scenery as well as a choice of hot spots for haute. The Clearwater Grille strives to serve ultra tasty food in a casual atmosphere; it’s located in the building locals know as the former “Lakeview Castle.” Boasting a large area for… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Clearwater Grille Review
Chicago, IL – Czech Plaza Review
When I was younger, I used to make my restaurant selection by noting whether or not five words emblazoned their front door: “Most major credit cards accepted.” These days my criteria tends more to noting their longevity in business, and I am especially happy to sample most restaurants that have been around fifty years or… Continue reading Chicago, IL – Czech Plaza Review
Scanlon, MN – Rendezvous Bar Review
Preliminary visit in advance of Todd Eckart show this Friday nite. The Rendezvous has a new chef, new menu, and might be the perfect night out for out-of-towners hitting Spirit Mountain, or visiting Duluth for the Beargrease Sled Dog race. Sampled the Vous Dous wings, (their hottest!), excellent, with house-made blue cheese dipping sauce. Lots… Continue reading Scanlon, MN – Rendezvous Bar Review
Duluth, MN – Taste of Saigon Review
A popular street food in Vietnam, Pho (which can be pronounced a number of ways, don’t let anybody tell you different!) is a soup consisting of broth, linguine-shaped noodles, herbs, and a variety of meat choices, primarily beef, chicken, or shellfish. The geographical origin and timing of its origin is subject to debate. When i… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Taste of Saigon Review
French River, MN – New Scenic Cafe Reviews
Food so fresh you’ll want to slap it. Revisit old Highway 61, and you might not feel like Bob Dylan, but you’ll be in for a culinary treat or two along this scenic road which runs from Duluth, MN to Canada. Just past French River, you’ll notice the New Scenic Cafe, a plain and simple… Continue reading French River, MN – New Scenic Cafe Reviews
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
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
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