What Makes A Great Burger? As I eat some of New York’s most renowned burgers, I ask myself that question all the time. Is it all about how big a burger can be? I ask because I recently ate at one… Read More ›
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Here’s An Incredible Pastrami On Rye From Manny’s Deli In Chicago! Celebrating Mile High Sandwiches!
Hungry? This is a Pastrami Sandwich on Rye. It is a classic delicatessen offering, and when done well, one of my favorite sandwiches of all time. And Manny’s in Chicago does it well indeed! Manny’s is located in the “south… Read More ›
Have You Tasted A “Cacio e Pepe Raviolo-Topped Filetto?” Well Here It Is!
Check out this dish! It’s called “Cacio e Pepe Raviolo-topped Filetto” and it’s from one of New York’s wildest new restaurants, Bad Roman! The restaurant is filled with colorful touches like this – and includes dishes like a “Spicy Little Gem… Read More ›
Tackling A Massive “J.G. Melon” Bacon Cheeseburger! Is It New York’s Best Burger? Here’s My Review!
Do I Flip Over J.G. Melon? First, while it may sound like a New York stock firm on Wall Street, “J. G. Melon” is actually an acclaimed restaurant on the city’s upper east side that specializes in burgers! Here’s what… 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 ›
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 ›
The Best Chicken In Paris? “Le Coq & Fils” Makes Its Case And I Bit Down On Their Bird! A Bonus Windmill Greets You As Well!
“Either the best meat or no meat at all.”— Chef Antoine Westermann With that simple motto, the terrific restaurant Le Coq Rico was born in 2012 in the Montmartre district of Paris. Le Coq Rico sits on top of a… Read More ›
Do You Know The Amazing Origin Of TV Dinners? Meet The Man Behind Frozen Meals! Great Food Writing!
Who Needs A Hot Meal And A Great TV Show? Sixty+ years ago, two great American traditions were changed forever: watching TV and eating dinner. Thanks to the invention of the “TV dinner”, Americans could step away from the stove… Read More ›
A Guide To The Potatoes Of Paris! Baked! Mashed! Fried And Caviar Potato Towers Too!
Who Loves Potatoes? Easy Question – We All Do! I love potatoes in every conceivable form, which is why, when Alex and I went to Paris for New Years a few years ago, we tried to eat them that way!… Read More ›
Have You Eaten The “Big Kahuna” Burger From “Pulp Fiction?” I Did For “Dinner And A Movie” And Here’s The Recipe!
“Mmm-mmmm. That is a tasty burger.” It’s The Burger Bite Heard Around The Cinematic World! When Samuel L. Jackson asks if he can try the “Big Kahuna Burger”, bites into it and then casually offers his opinion of it, a… Read More ›