What Have I Been Eating? Well, thanks for asking. Quite a bit, actually – and while this burger you see above is a basic, 6 ingredient bite of goodness, from here it has gotten more complicated…first, here is how I… Read More ›
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Memorial Day 2024: Honoring Those Who Sacrifice With Family And Food…
Honoring Those Who Have Sacrificed For Our Freedom… I always lead this story with a reiteration of what Memorial Day means in America: it’s a day to honor those men and women who sacrificed their lives serving in the military… Read More ›
The “Inside” Story Of The “Running Of The Rainiers!” These Classic Rainier Beer Ads Starred “Beer Hunter” Mickey Rooney!
Growing Up With Seattle’s Legendary Beer Ads! The image you see above was known as the “running of the Rainiers”…part of a very imaginative ad campaign for Rainier Beer! Growing up in Seattle, I learned all about the city’s legendary… Read More ›
Have Your Eaten A “Juicy Lucy” Burger? Here’s The Recipe!
What’s A “Juicy Lucy” – And Why Don’t I Have One? Don’t worry, it’s a question I had as well – until I discovered the story of this legendary burger from Minnesota! I shared this a few weeks ago on… Read More ›
A “Caviar-Topped Cheeseburger” From Dick’s Drive-In! How Did You Celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Celebrating Valentine’s Day With A Caviar-Topped Cheeseburger! This is exactly what you think it is. And I did it: Alex got a special Valentine’s Day treat this year: an iconic Dick’s Drive-In Cheeseburger topped with Ossetra Caviar. I shared this… Read More ›
Grab That Chicken Leg At Libertine! Incredibly Inventive Cuisine In New York’s West Village!
Welcome To Libertine! New York is one of the word’s most delicious cities – with incredible restaurants that never stop experimenting! This is the shot looking out the window at Libertine in New York’s West Village…one of the city’s hottest… Read More ›
Celebrating Thanksgiving With Del Griffith! Boarding“Planes Trains & Automobiles!” The Greatest Thanksgiving Film Ever!
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone From Del Griffith! A special US holiday is tomorrow and there is no better way to celebrate than by hearing Del Griffith say very matter-of-factly: “Six bucks and my right nut says we’re not landing in Chicago.”… Read More ›
“Hamburger America” Sizzles In The Big Apple! George Motz Cooks Up His “Grilled Onion” Burger For Me – Here’s My Review!
“Hamburger America” Hits New York! One of the most popular “hamburger experts” in America has opened up a restaurant in New York this week – and I’ve already eaten there! As reported in Eater New York: “Burger scholar George Motz loves… Read More ›
Cocaine Toothache Drops! Hilarious Vintage Ads That Are Real!
Cocaine Toothache Drops! Well, I can only hope this is a new product, because that’s a “must buy” price to be sure! My friend Pete has shared one of his best posts yet, highlighting some of the wackiest products that… Read More ›
RIP Chef Michael Chiarello….Paying Tribute To This Great Chef And His “Live Fire” Cooking…
RIP Chef Michael Chiarello… Brilliant Chef Michael Chiarello died at the age of 61 on Friday night – shocking news that stunned the culinary world. My wife Alex and I first met Chef in 2012 when we were invited to a… Read More ›