Freddys Steakburgers Review – Nationwide Chain Started in Wichita in 2002, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers has quickly grown across the country, now with over 300 locations in 30 states. The eatery focuses on smash patty burgers, Vienna Beef brand hot dogs, and frozen custard deserts. I visited the one in Lake Zurich, IL, which… Continue reading Freddys Steakburgers Review – Nationwide Chain
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Penny Lane Review, Barrington, IL
A pub/grill, not the song. Tho the song is one of my favorites. Let’s pause, shall we? The Penny Lane Pub is a modestly sized bar and grill with daily specials, live music on weekends, and open til 3 AM. They have a good bar menu with pizza, sandwiches, wings, tacos, and of course… Continue reading Penny Lane Review, Barrington, IL
Burger King Yumbo Review
I don’t get into Burger King very often – maybe once every five years or if there’s something new I think I should try. (I owe that to you guys, of course, I try things so you don’t have to). I don’t know when they lost favor/flavor with me, I used to be a semi-regular.… Continue reading Burger King Yumbo Review
Has the Pretzel Bun Jumped the Shark?
Has the phrase “jumped the shark” jumped the shark? The origin of the “Pretzel Roll” in American restaurants seems to be traced back to the German “lye roll” or Laugengebäck. Using a process similar (and the same dough) to making pretzels, the rolls are dipped in lye before baking. The lye (washing or baking solution if… Continue reading Has the Pretzel Bun Jumped the Shark?
Burger King Whopper Review
I am (was) a virgin when it comes to Whoppers and Big Macs. Just have never been inclined to try one. Closest I came to a Whopper previously was living in Paris, and my girlfriend went on a trot to find one for me as a treat. She was unsuccessful, I think it was a… Continue reading Burger King Whopper Review
Ridgefield, WA – Jollie’s Restaurant/Bar
Odd I find myself here. Even odder, I find myself here for the 2nd time in a couple months. Out looking at land for a client project, we rolled into Jollie’s for a bit o lunch repast…being as it was the only thing around. This kind of dive/diner/truck stop is fine with me. My companions… Continue reading Ridgefield, WA – Jollie’s Restaurant/Bar