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 ›
Food Travel
“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 ›
RIP Chef Michael Chiarello….Paying Tribute To This Great Chef And His “Live Fire” Cooking…
RIP Chef Michael Chiarello…. Such sad news for foodies like me…the brilliant Chef Michael Chiarello died suddenly last Friday…Chiarello’s family released this statement: “As we navigate this profound loss, we hold dear the moments we cherished with him, both in… Read More ›
Check Out When A Foreigner Eats U.S. B-B-Q For The First Time!
Yes, SoraNews24 does it again! Click above when their Reporter eats at Virgil’s BBQ in New York – his first ever experience with this uniquely US food! I love the stories I find every single day at SoraNews24.com – they… Read More ›
Making “Zoodle Pasta!” Here’s My Recipe For “Spaghetti alla Nerano” Using Fried Yellow Squash!
Behold the Mighty “Zoodle!” Yes, I am a “Zoodleholic”…it all began when my wife Alex didn’t want pasta one night – but we had a lot of Zucchini, so she bought this nifty “Zoodler” and away we went! It’s fast… Read More ›
Bite! Eat! Repeat! 