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Nationwide – Papa Johns Review

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

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

The Happy Together Tour 2013 – Hot Dogs of the 60s Music Scene

“Imagine me and you (I do)”….and 10,000 other senior citizens, who can remember word-for-word the lyrics of songs they heard fifty years ago but won’t be able to remember where their car keys are after the show…….enjoying a line up of 60s pop “superstars” for a pleasant several hours under the summer sun. That’s the… Continue reading The Happy Together Tour 2013 – Hot Dogs of the 60s Music Scene

Woodman’s Foods – Wisconsin and Illinois Grocery Stores

If there’s one thing that will get me into any business, it’s the phrase “employee owned.”  Especially grocery stores.  There’s a chain near my west coast digs, “Winco”, that’s employee owned.  I like shopping there because they cater (it seems) to a budget conscious grocery shopper, but also have a selection of hard to find… Continue reading Woodman’s Foods – Wisconsin and Illinois Grocery Stores

Chicago, IL – Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ

Heading over there Wednesday nite, will let you know what I find.  I didn’t know this was a Chicago company, or that the sauce of the same name was created by some local guys.  Curious note on the SBR’s menu, that some of the dishes have “Louisiana” names, and ‘cue isn’t a big thing in… Continue reading Chicago, IL – Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ

One Buffet Review- Hibachi, Grill, Sushi, Crystal Lake, IL

(April 2016 Update – it is now “Asian Buffet” no idea what these name changes are all about). (September 2015 Update – it is now “Top Buffet,” I cannot say whether it is different than the previous version).  (Now back to our old review). I love Asian buffets, even though I lived in China for… Continue reading One Buffet Review- Hibachi, Grill, Sushi, Crystal Lake, IL

Chicago, IL – Elephant & Castle Restaurant and Pub

Hailing  out of Vancouver, BC, originally, Elephant & Castle is a fast casual restaurant and bar chain with locations in major cities across the US and Canada. It’s named after a major road intersection in Central London. The company is currently based out of Boston, MA. Burgerdogdaughter checked out the pub; the  menu features “woosed… Continue reading Chicago, IL – Elephant & Castle Restaurant and Pub

Arlington Heights, IL – Gabutto Burger & Santouka Ramen

Some great friends of mine here in Portland started a Japanese inspired hot dog cart, called Domo Dogs. It was great. But I had never heard of a Japanese burger (except in my trips to Japan, of course). I saw this place a couple trips ago in the Chicago area and resolved to try it… Continue reading Arlington Heights, IL – Gabutto Burger & Santouka Ramen

Niles, IL – White Eagle Restaurant and Banquets

The White Eagle has been the go to banquet center in Near NW Chicago for over 50 years. They can accomodate groupss as small as 6 or as large as 1500. When we were there in their restaurant today, there were four events going on somewhere else in the massive hall. The menu is Polish,… Continue reading Niles, IL – White Eagle Restaurant and Banquets