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 Here’s the recipe I originally made for my “52 In 22” cooking challenge last… Read More ›
Food Travel
Who Makes The World’s Best “Fried Bologna” Sandwich? A “Homemade Bacon” Cheeseburger Rocks Too!
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 ›
My “Flaming Fagioli” Meal! A Fiery Tuscan Feast – In Chicago!
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 ›
I Love “Octopus Balls!” Here Is The Delicious Reason Why…And A Recipe Too!
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 ›
“Cheezborger! Cheezborger!” The Story Of Chicago’s Legendary Billy Goat Tavern – And Their Burger!
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 ›
Harrods Has A $28 Sandwich! Prepare To Be “Gobsmacked!”
“But It’s Just A Sandwich!” Some things are shouted loud enough to be heard all the way across the Atlantic Ocean – as I heard that Londoners are up in arm over a new sandwich being sold at Harrods, the… Read More ›
Eating Bone Marrow And “Black Label” Burgers! My Minetta Tavern Review!
What’s Under That Bun? Good question! I’ve been exploring some of the iconic restaurants New York City – and one of the most iconic of them all is the legendary Minetta Tavern! When I looked up a list of the… Read More ›
“Come On Baby” New York Burgers! In Japan! McDonald’s Madness Up Close!
Who Wants A “Square” New York Burger? I Do! Does this ad make you hungry? Curious? Both? I just love the name for these – “come on baby” indeed! As always, the terrific website “SoraNews.24.com” has a terrific look at… Read More ›
My Deep-Fried Oreo Taste Test – The Feast Of San Gennaro!
Does This Look Good? I’m always intrigued when I see an Oreo cookie mashup – this time wrapped in bacon and fried…yum! If you don’t know, an Oreo is simple a chocolate round cookie that is held together with creamy… Read More ›
Cooking For The Camera…Here Are Some Recipes Caught On Tape!
Say “Cheese!” “Cheesy” may be more like it – but for those who have read my food blog as well as my main one, Johnrieber.com, you know that I have a “bacon-and-egg” iPhone cover, and I like to shoot videos… Read More ›
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