Peter Stromquist

Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Alef Sausage and Deli Review – Mundelein, IL

      Alef Sausage and Deli Review I had a delightful time at Alef and found the clerks helpful and friendly. So you can pronounce some of the names of the meats in the service counter? TRY? It goes a long way. Just as it would be appreciated if you were traveling abroad. Take some time […]

  • Nanas New York Deli Review – Crystal Lake, IL

    Nanas New York Deli Review: Tiny take-out featuring “New York Style” overstuffed sandwiches. The “Waldorf” is corned beef, pastrami, swiss, Russian, and slaw on marble rye.  Exceptional deli meats. The “Gabba-Goo”  is salami, mortadella, hot capicola, lettuce, tomato, onion, vinegar, and oil on an 8-inch roll.  Again, exceptional on the meats. The slaw is creamy […]

  • The Point Hotel Review – Minoqua, WI

    The Point Hotel Review – Minocqua, WI The Point Hotel Review. Took a drive in Wisconsin this week, ended up in Minocqua, a town so far North, one is in spitting distance of the UP of Michigan. This large complex sits waterside in this island town, which is known for sport angling, particularly for Walleye […]

  • Big Ange’s Eatery Review – Arlington Heights, IL

    Big Ange’s Eatery Review Big Ange’s Eatery Review. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve driven by Big Ange’s. Really wasn’t aware of what they offered, even tho it’s announced in big letters on a number of outdoor signs. But it came up in a search for “burgers” in that part of the city, and boy, […]

  • Kirkland Family Restaurant Review – Kirkland, IL

    Kirkland Family Restaurant Review – Kirkland, IL In the “before times,” people were just nicer. Regardless of race, religion, political bent, people in general were just more well behaved. Friendlier, cordial, helpful. At least that’s what I think. Last Saturday I ran into a little bit of the “before times” when I stopped in a […]

  • Dinos Pizza and Italian Restaurant Chicago Review

    The Norwood neighborhood of Chicago, just off I-90 about 12 miles west of the Loop, has become a Little Italy of sorts; I’ve counted around two dozen Italian-centric restaurants, delis, bakeries, markets. Once every couple months I make a run down there and hit two or three of my favorite establishments. Last Saturday was no […]

  • Poke Bros Chain Review

    Poke Brothers serves “poke”  (po-KAY) a dish that originated in the 70s in Hawaii. Traditionally consisting of diced seafood and rice or vegetables, some people describe it as “sushi in a bowl,” but to me, it’s more like ceviche. Created in 2016, the company has already grown to 37 stores across the Midwest and East […]

  • Franks Chicago Shrimp House Review

    Franks Chicago Shrimp House Review For people who don’t live around Chicago, fried shrimp probably isn’t the first things that pop into their minds as a “Chicago food.”  No, you’re knowledge probably ends at Deep Dish Pizza and Italian Beef Sandwiches. But fried shrimp is a thing, and there are dozens of outlets for it, […]

  • Van de Kamp Crispy Haddock Filets Review

    Van de Kamp Crispy Haddock Filets Review “TV dinners” (frozen, pre-cooked, heat and eat meals) have been around for more than 70 years.  In all that time, very few manufacturers seems to have mastered having fried food emerge from the oven or microwave with any semblance of “crispiness.”  Why is that? Van de Kamp’s brand […]

  • Johnsonville Italian Meatballs Review

      Johnsonville Italian Meatballs Review My Johnsonville Italian Meatballs Review – they are pre-cooked and run about $6 for 28.  That’s very competitive pricing. They are pretty flavorful for a mass-market product.  Maybe Johnsonville could come up with a “sweet” and “hot” version like Italian sausage?  I heated them in my own sauce and served […]

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