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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My Homemade Paella! Here’s The Recipe For Langoustine / Chorizo / Seafood Rice!
My Paella Adventure! I’m always looking for some new recipes, and what better way to find one than looking in a cookbook I had sitting right on my shelf! I was inspired by this great cookbook we bought after our… Read More ›
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 ›
Do You Like “Fluffy Tea?” Time To Sip Some “Cheese Tea!” Yes, CHEESE TEA!
Have You Had “Cheese Tea?” aka “Fluffy Tea?” This delicious confection from Asia is growing in popularity in the US – it goes by two different names but this shows you clearly what it looks like: Here’s how it is… 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 ›
“Almonds In A Haystack!” A “Hot Dog Tree!” Wacky And Very Retro Holiday Food!
Nothing Says Merry Christmas Like a Hot Dog Holiday Tree! I love the internet, for this holiday season it has bestowed the hallowed “hot dog holiday tree”! And that’s not all, how about a Christmas tree fashioned out of TUNA FISH!?!?!?… Read More ›
It’s “National Sandwich Day!” Here’s A Recipe For “Bathed Bread” AND More Delicious Ways To Celebrate!
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 Here’s the recipe I originally made for my “52 In 22” cooking challenge last… Read More ›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!
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 ›
“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 ›