Sad news…Phil Ashbach, the owner of “Fatso’s Last Stand”, has died. His great Chicago burger stand was previously known as “Phil’s Last Stand” – here is the obit from “Chicagoist”: http://chicagoist.com/2014/06/14/phil_ashbach_owner_of_ukrainian_vil.php And here is what I posted about this great… Read More ›
Restaurants
Bacon Head! BIG BIG Burgers! A Crazy, Worldwide Tour Of Bacon, Burgers and More!
Get ready for the unveiling of “Bacon Head!” Before we get started, let’s take a look at what Fuku Burger in Hollywood is offering up to burger lovers: Behold The Mac’n’Cheese Burger! That’s right, it’s burger that is topped with… Read More ›
London Calling! Fried Shrimp & Crab Claws! London’s Street Food Debacle!
London Calling! Say hello to Big Ben! It is one of the world’s most iconic images, and certainly one of the most photographed as well. It was all part of a great London adventure, which ended in a greasy food… Read More ›
Celebrating Yountville’s Michelin Stars! Thomas Keller Rules, Yountville Soars!
Yountville 2013! Michelin Stars Rain Down Again! Like these hot air balloons landing in Yountville California, the Michelin Guide has, once again, rained stars down on Yountville’s restaurants! Congratulations, Yountville! Once again, this idyllic town in Napa Valley has the… Read More ›
Chicago’s “Loose Meats” Burger! Maid-Rite Makes It Messy! But CLOSED!
Chicago’s Maid-Rite Has Closed! Sad news to report: Chicago’s only Maid-Rite burger has apparently closed….here is the article I found announcing the closure: http://lincolnpark.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/local-maid-rite-closes-after-6-months-in-business I wrote about this new spot late last year, and I had hoped the place would… Read More ›
Alex Sim-Wise Explores Tokyo’s Smallest Bars! Golden Gai Mini-Bars! Japan’s Exotic Nightlife!!
I love Tokyo! Look at those lights – what a vibrant, exciting, uniquely original city! So many reasons to love Tokyo, but this post looks at one of the most unique areas of of the city: Golden Gai! First, here… Read More ›
The Amazing Culinary World Of TV Dinners! Meet Mr. Birdseye! The Man Behind Frozen Meals! Great Food Writing!
Who Needs A Hot Meal And A Great TV Show? Sixty-three 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 Taste Of French Cooking! Provencal Villages and Patricia Wells Adventures!
Provence At Night! There is nothing better in the world than saying goodnight in a magical place…especially when you are there to celebrate – like we did! Welcome to Vaison la Romaine, France… Welcome back to the beautiful south of… Read More ›
Bacon Crisis! Bacon Shortage! + Bacon Star Wars + Bacon Tattoos!
Hold the presses! I’ve got BREAKING BACON NEWS!” With pork costs rising, Great Britain is facing a bacon and sausage shortage as pig farmers cut back on herd size. But the problem may soon become global. In a recent press… Read More ›
The World’s FIRST Celebrity Chef! 100+ Course Meals! Hell’s Kitchen, Indeed! Careme The Magnificent!
Hungry for a bite to eat? Like “browsing” the buffet? I always admire the Chef who can whip up a quick meal for a thousand people…although sometimes it can be kind of “boring”… Well, there once was a Chef who… Read More ›