Landing at O’Hare after an overnight flight from Honolulu, I was starving. Why didn’t I eat on the plane? Conked out on the new lie flat seat/beds in first class, very comfy, a little too comfy. Was heading from Chicago to Madison, so I thought I’d stop en route and get a tasty breakfast on… Continue reading Crystal Lake, IL – Andys Family Restaurant Review
Category: Breakfast
Perfect Brunch Recipe Reuben Strata
You may have made a strata before, it’s sorta like quiche, but because of its construction, opens up other flavor possibilities. One of my favorites is to make a “Reuben” strata, which is a perfect alternative brunch recipe. Here’s the dope. Ingredients 8 slices hearty rye bread, crusts removed 2 cups milk or half and… Continue reading Perfect Brunch Recipe Reuben Strata
Steak N Shake Shooters Review
Started in Normal, IL, in 1934 by ex marine Gus Belt, Steak N Shake is so named for its focus on ‘steakburgers’ and milk shakes. The marketing slogan “in sight it must be right” referred to the fact that originally, the beef was ground in plain sight of the customers, and originally was a grind… Continue reading Steak N Shake Shooters Review
Iowa Machine Shed Review
“Dedicated to the American Farmer” – was the slogan of a restaurant we used to pop into in Davenport Iowa. The “Iowa Machine Shed”, just outside of town, served wholesome American food in large quantities. We had moved to Davenport to build the first radio station I owned. Back in Marconi days. Today… Continue reading Iowa Machine Shed Review
New Orleans – St. Charles Tavern Review
For as crazy as New Orleans can get, as long as I lived there, it was never a late night dining town. Having exhausted all your energy in the Quarter, and not in the mood for an overpriced slice of pizza, one was left with few choices for satisfying cuisine. I love diners, and my… Continue reading New Orleans – St. Charles Tavern Review
Eckrich Lil Smokies Review
I’m a fiend for “little smokies” – give me a mess of good quality, fine tasting ones, and I’ll pass on the rest of breakfast. You never see them on a restaurant menus, not really sure why. Like all pork (and meat in general) products, they have gotten really spendy lately, pushing over $6 a… Continue reading Eckrich Lil Smokies Review
New Orleans, LA – Morning Call Restaurant Review
The “official state donut” of the State of Louisiana, the beignet (ben-yaa) has become synonymous with the stereotypical tourist stop in New Orleans at a joint in the French Quarter called “Cafe du Monde.” The pastries, developed by French bakers, use a type of dough that rises due to its own steam, rather than from… Continue reading New Orleans, LA – Morning Call Restaurant Review
Springfield, IL – Charlie Parkers Diner Review
Three things Springfield, Illinois is known for, not in order of any particular importance: possibly the birthplace of the corn dog; home of the locally famous horseshoe sandwich; and some dead president with a big hat. My reason for stopping was to grab a breakfast horseshoe, Texas toast on a plate, with your choice of… Continue reading Springfield, IL – Charlie Parkers Diner Review
Eckrich Lil Smokes Review
I’m a fiend for “little smokies’ as a breakfast meat. Give me enough of them of good quality, and I’ll skip the eggs, toast, and potatoes. You never see them on restaurant menus, though I don’t know why. My personal preference is for the all beef variety, though I am motivated by price point too,… Continue reading Eckrich Lil Smokes Review
Banquet Boneless Pork Rib Review
Let’s file this one under two categories: 1) “things I’ve tried so you don’t have to”, and 2) “I don’t like ribs.” I just never have liked ribs, though some other barbecue treats are a delight to me. Funny, cause Mrs. Burgerdogboy can pack away multiple slabs at a time, and like a… Continue reading Banquet Boneless Pork Rib Review