(The Hummingbird closed several years ago) These days, some universities have “Entrepreneurs in Residence”,whatever that means. This morning, like most mornings, the Hummingbird Grill has P.O.I.R. (police officers in residence). Other denizens include a couple of street people, a girl just off the Greyhound, suitcase by her side, tattered romance paperback in her hand, trying to make herself as… Continue reading Hummingbird Grill New Orleans
Category: Breakfast
Waffle House Review
I wrote a piece years back, after hitting a Waffle House shortly after 9/11. I recently dropped in on one on the Gulf Coast. BTW, I counted on a map, and there are about 30 in a 40 mile stretch along the coasts of MS and LA. Wow. I sat at the counter, sipping… Continue reading Waffle House Review
Country Hearth Motel Review
Having spent thousands of nights on the road in my career, I’d thought I had tried virtually every hotel/motel chain in existence, but apparently I missed one, “Country Hearth Inn & Suites.” Not sure where it started, but their website boast sez: “Country Hearth Inn & Suites lodging system consists of over 100 properties and… Continue reading Country Hearth Motel Review
Art & Almas Century Inn – The $100 Breakfast, Burlington, IL
The “$100 hamburger” is a concept, excuse, private pilots use for the equivalent of a leisurely Sunday drive; fuel up the private plane, fly someplace, eat a burger, dessert, or whatever. The $100 refers to the cost of operating the plane for that trip.
Pub 72 Review, Gilberts, IL
I’ve been on a mission to have weekend breakfasts at rural locations in Illinois, and today we hit the Pub 72 Bar & Grill in Gilberts, IL. The “72” is after the number of the highway, and if memory serves me, is a rather new name. Not sure if the change also represented a change… Continue reading Pub 72 Review, Gilberts, IL
Farmer Johns Sausage Review
I’ve never been much for “brown and serve” type breakfast sausages; to me, they have always represented one of the main components of civic group and church pancake breakfasts, huge chafing trays of the little pork links. But it’s hard to pass up any processed pork product that is selling for around $2 a pound… Continue reading Farmer Johns Sausage Review
Lunchable Waffle Stick Breakfast Review
Well this is a curious thing, spotted at WalMart for about a buck. “Lunchables” are “complete” meals to go, to eat heated or at room temperature, and were introduced in 1988 by Oscar Mayer, now part of Kraft. They were created by a team at Oscar Mayer as a way to sell more bologna, and… Continue reading Lunchable Waffle Stick Breakfast Review
Genoa Illinois VFW Breakfast
This small VFW post does whatever it needs to in order to maintain their solvency and funds for projects; they have found a niche with breakfast, dinners, and events for the community and environs. The third Sunday of each month, they have an AYCE breakfast, loaded up with French toast, biscuits, hash browns, SOS, sausage… Continue reading Genoa Illinois VFW Breakfast
Panera Breakfast Sandwich Review
Panera was founded in St. Louis, MO, where it operated (and still does in that area) at St. Louis Bread Company. The 1800 store chain is now owned by Au Bon Pain, which no longer operates Au Bon Pain (I liked those, for sure). I don’t think I’ve ever been in a Panera before, thought… Continue reading Panera Breakfast Sandwich Review
Circle A Ranch Country Fried Beef
I’ve written a whole lot about the products from Cincinnati-based Advance Pierre, the premiere “heat and eat” and “gas station sandwich” maker in the U.S. Often, besides in vending and C-stores, you’ll find their frozen products at dollar stores. You know how much I love chicken fried steak? I’ve tried it all over the country, both… Continue reading Circle A Ranch Country Fried Beef