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I love great food, interesting books, fascinating travel, outrageous movies, and bacon, especially when it sits on top of a great cheeseburger!

I work in entertainment - and I have been lucky enough to interview some really talented Artists - that guides my posts: interesting and provocative movies, music, social media and of course, food, since I believe strongly in the maxim, "everyone eats!"

• Would You Drink Bacon Soda? Pickle? BUTTER?!?!?! Here Are Wild Soda Flavors!

  By johnrieber on November 5, 2023 • ( 8 )

  

  How Wild Do You Get With Your Soda Flavors? Personally, I rarely drink it – I grew up in Seattle and we called it “pop” not “soda” – but either way, look at some of the wildest flavors – that… Read More ›

• It’s “National Sandwich Day!” Here’s A Recipe For “Bathed Bread” AND More Delicious Ways To Celebrate!

  By johnrieber on November 4, 2023 • ( 6 )

  

  Who Wants A Sandwich? More precisely, who wants a “Pan Bagnat?” Yes, it’s “National Sandwich Day”, so I’m sharing a recipe for an international taste treat! Here’s the recipe I originally made for my “52 In 22” cooking challenge last… Read More ›

• Who Makes The World’s Best “Fried Bologna” Sandwich? A “Homemade Bacon” Cheeseburger Rocks Too!

  By johnrieber on November 3, 2023 • ( 10 )

  

  Behold The Greatest Bologna Sandwich In The World! Well, my world at least! When my wife Alex and I lived in Chicago, we explored all of the great flavors of this city – including this fried bologna sandwich, and this… Read More ›

• Biting Down On New York’s 7th Street Burger!

  By johnrieber on November 2, 2023 • ( 10 )

  

  My Burger Adventure Began With This Picture… Why do I love social media? Because I can take a break during a long walk, check emails, and see what people are posting online – and this picture popped up! Richard Bergfors… Read More ›

• My “Flaming Fagioli” Meal! A Fiery Tuscan Feast – In Chicago!

  By johnrieber on November 1, 2023 • ( 12 )

  

  Time To Bite Into Chicago! This is the Chicago River, which is unique in that it flows OUT of Lake Michigan and into the river, a nifty engineering trick! Speaking of Lake Michigan: That’s my wife Alex and I standing… Read More ›

• Celebrating “Day Of The Dead” Wednesday With Mexican Sweet Treats!

  By johnrieber on October 31, 2023 • ( 8 )

  

  Bernadette celebrates the “Day Of The Dead” with a terrific recipe for “Anise Orange Pan de Muertos!” In her story, Bernadette gives the history of this special day, which is November 1, and also gives us a delicious treat to… Read More ›

• I Love “Octopus Balls!” Here Is The Delicious Reason Why…And A Recipe Too!

  By johnrieber on October 30, 2023 • ( 3 )

  

  OK, complete disclosure: I love Octopus Balls. Now, you may want to know why, so let’s take a trip to find out together: Octopus Balls in Tokyo! It all began on my first trip to Tokyo, when I had a… Read More ›

• The Food Of “Dumb And Dumber!” Jim Carrey’s Love Letter To Fine Dining!

  By johnrieber on October 29, 2023 • ( 7 )

  

  “We got no food, we got no jobs… our PETS’ HEADS ARE FALLING OFF!“ Yes, we’ve all had that problem…but for these two, it’s just the beginning of a film filled with food!  This edition of “Bite! Eat! Repeat” takes… Read More ›

• “Cheezborger! Cheezborger!” The Story Of Chicago’s Legendary Billy Goat Tavern – And Their Burger!

  By johnrieber on October 28, 2023 • ( 6 )

  

  Behold a thing of beauty: A “Billy Goat Tavern Cheezborger!” Here’s a look at one of Chicago’s most unique and legendary underground restaurants! INTRODUCING THE BILLY GOAT TAVERN OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS! The original Billy Goat Tavern, located in Chicago, was… Read More ›

• Need A Halloween Costume – Of Food? Here Are The Best! Cheeseburgers And Cheesesteak Heads!

  By johnrieber on October 27, 2023 • ( 5 )

  

  Who Needs A Halloween Costume? Who’s A Foodie? Well, you know the answer – I do and am! So when I think about dressing up for Halloween one thing comes to mind: how about dressing as my favorite food! OK,… Read More ›