I have been known to take road trips in search of small producers of processed pork products, especially hams. Jumping off the interstates, traveling back roads, stopping in diners to inquire about local products. Never disappointed. The other day, I had been to a “pick your own” tomato farm, had a bushel of the beautiful red fruit, stopped at… Continue reading Lake Geneva Country Meats Review, Lake Geneva Wisconsin
Category: Deli
Jersey Mikes Subs Review – Nationwide Chain
So I saw this “pseudo-documentary” the other night, and one segment was on the founding of Jersey Mike’s Subs. After reading a bit on Wikipedia, one or the other took a little poetic license. No matter. The shop started in Point Pleasant, NJ, a seaside down equidistant between Manhattan and Philly. After 3 owners, long… Continue reading Jersey Mikes Subs Review – Nationwide Chain
Dodges Southern Style Chicken Review
I’ve written a lot about what I (and apparently others) call “gas station chicken.” Across the deep south, you’ll run into these fairly often. Some call them “fry delis,” and the independent ones often have a melange of offerings, fried chicken, tenders, egg rolls, corn dogs, catfish nuggets, potatoes. There are franchised operations, like Chesters,… Continue reading Dodges Southern Style Chicken Review
Malincho Euro Market & Deli Review, Des Plaines, IL
Hit another ethno-centric market this weekend; Malincho promises a full selection of Bulgarian meats, cheese, canned and boxed groceries. They didn’t disappoint, although the store was considerably smaller than I imagined it would be, having based my impression via their online presence. They have a good selection, but if you don’t speak or read Bulgarian,… Continue reading Malincho Euro Market & Deli Review, Des Plaines, IL
Felicias Meat Market and Deli Review, Schaumburg, IL
Some weeks ago, I wrote about an Italian deli I stumbled on in suburban Chicago. Nottoli’s has a great selection of house-made sausages, pastas and an ample selection of imported Italian canned and box goods. This week I hit Felicia’s, an Italian-centric meat market and deli in Schaumburg. Felicia’s is smaller in size than Nottoli’s,… Continue reading Felicias Meat Market and Deli Review, Schaumburg, IL
Morris Liquors and Deli Review, Louisville, KY
I love country style cured ham. Dry aged for months and months, salty, flavorful, still tastes like an animal instead of some heavily processed, brine injected, flavored pink stuff. I quizzed Chowhound folks ahead of time to see where I might score some good Kentucky Country Ham in Louisville, and got lots of great suggestions… Continue reading Morris Liquors and Deli Review, Louisville, KY
“My Mother Gave Me A Nickle…” Oh Snap Pickles Review
“to buy a pickle…” so goes an old ditty my dad used to break into spontaneously on occasion. I love most pickles, really love them. I love kosher dills, half sours, hamburger dills….most anything but sweet relish and bread and butter. IxNay on those. I’m not quite old enough to remember pickle “barrels” but… Continue reading “My Mother Gave Me A Nickle…” Oh Snap Pickles Review
StoneRidge Meat Snack Sticks Review
An affinity for all things butchered and old world sausage making brought together the principals that started StoneRidge Meat and Country Market, now known as StoneRidge Piggly Wiggly. Located in mid-Wisconsin, thirty minutes west of the Fox River Valley, the market serves grocery shoppers and sausage aficionados from a wide radius. Why sausage lovers? StoneRidge… Continue reading StoneRidge Meat Snack Sticks Review
Muffaletta Sandwich Review
Originated by immigrants in New Orleans, the muffaletta is a large sandwich on a round loaf, with salami, mortadella, ham, mozzarella, and olive salad. Tho the recipe for the ‘salad’ can vary, it is generally made up of diced olives, celery, cauliflower, carrots, oregano and garlic, marinaded in olive oil. It was designed to be… Continue reading Muffaletta Sandwich Review
George’s Review – Indianapolis
George’s is a friendly bar and grill, located on the northeast side of Indianapolis, just off the 465. The feature a large selection of craft beers, and an amped up menu of bar fare, including appys, pastas, salads, sandwiches, entrees, pizza, and desserts. Something for everyone. Check out the loaded waffle fries for a different… Continue reading George’s Review – Indianapolis