Welcome To “Ancient Rome!” Chef Grant Achatz has a terrific restaurant in Chicago called NEXT. Every few months, the staff creates an entirely new menu – and now it is time to head to “Rome!” The menu just started is… Read More ›
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Amazing “Hot Springs” Water Park! Yes, Roller Coasters Filled With Water!
Yes, A “Watery” Roller Coaster! Oh, how I love all things Japan. Here is the latest example: a water park that includes a “hot springs roller coaster!” As the intrepid Reporters at RocketNews24 report: “The city of Beppu, located in… Read More ›
The “Potatorrito” Burrito! The Vulgar Chef Strikes Again! Video Here!
Because today is a day to escape the headlines and bite down hard on something good… Behold The “Potatorrito Burrito!” Bravo once again to the food genius known as “The Vulgar Chef!” I follow his website, and was so happy… Read More ›
Chicago’s Fried Chicken Battle! Parson’s Vs. Honey Butter Fried Chicken! A Delicious Taste Test!!
Who Wants Some Fried Chicken? I have been on a “fried chicken binge” lately, and since I spend a lot of time in Chicago, they are taking care of my addiction in a very tasty way! Welcome To Chicago –… Read More ›
Hollywood’s Legendary Formosa Cafe Has Closed! Will Someone Step Up To Save It? Now Is The Time!
Goodbye To The Legendary Formosa Cafe… Alison Martino, who created the great website “Vintage Los Angeles”, posted this on Instagram tonight: “Well, it’s unfortunately official. @theformosacafe has closed and the building is for lease.” Alison told me that “Esotouric’s Secret… Read More ›
Behold “Bacon Man”! My New Super Hero! Five Great Uses Of Bacon!
2017 Is The Year Of “Bacon Man!” First of all, thanks to Alex Sim-Wise for sending me my own Superhero for my birthday! Yes, thanks to Sim-Wise, in 2017 I will take on a new persona: Sim-Wise sent me this… Read More ›
Alka-Seltzer Burgers For The Holidays! XXX- Burgers! “Haggis” Sliders! Heartburn Holiday Meals Sum Up 2020!
Ready To End 2020 On A Heartburn-ish High Note? Time to get rid of 2020 and #quarnatinelife – and hope that everyone has a much safer, saner and healthier 2021! I want to return to a life like this: This… Read More ›
The “Chop Cheese” Sandwich Controversy! Food Culture Vs. Gentrifying Good Taste!
Behold The “Chop Cheese!” It’s a sandwich that’s been sold in Harlem for decades, and now it’s at the center of a cultural battle! Here is how the New York Times describes it: “The sandwich, also called a chop cheese… Read More ›
Hilarious Holiday Food Concoctions! “Tuna Trees”! Hot Dog Mistletoe! Cocaine Drops! Disastrous Food Mistakes!
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… Read More ›
Easter Feast 2017! Gigot Of Lamb From Patricia Wells! Ratatouille From Thomas Keller Recipe!
Time To Share An Amazing Holiday Feast! If you are looking to bite into something different this weekend – time to go provencal! This is “Gigot D’Agneau” – and it’s my favorite holiday meal, thanks to the incredible Chef /… Read More ›