tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42168596380541993052024-02-19T02:32:28.662-08:00PEOPLE, PLACES and ROAD FOOD: The Good and the BadRoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-34395459341276632462009-06-27T14:44:00.001-07:002009-06-27T14:56:49.278-07:00Not So Elevated Burgers<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CHP_ADM%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:relyonvml/> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><link rel="themeData" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CHP_ADM%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx"><link rel="colorSchemeMapping" 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<br />Elevation Burgers</span><o:p></o:p></span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="phone">
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="phone">There is a new burger place in weird town and it fits right in. I mean naming a burger place “Elevation Burger” is pretty weird. I mean what exactly does that mean? In Austin we call our burger joints real names like Huts, Dirty Martin’s, or BB’s (OK, BB’s is in Georgetown, but that’s where I live and BB’s serves a really tasty burger so give me a break.). We want our burgers to be juicy (read greasy) and the buns toasted.
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<br /><span class="phone"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="phone"><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="phone">Sadly, the best thing about the burgers served at Elevation Burgers is the cheddar cheese, but unfortunately the cheese on my burger wasn’t even close to being melted.<span style=""> </span>I ordered the basic, and at Elevation that’s a single ¼ pound patty cooked to the point of dryness, and served on a bun so cold it seems stale. All will be nicely wrapped to keep in the juices – too bad there won’t be any. You may of course order nearly as many patties as you wish, but if they are all as dry as mine it won’t be pleasant.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKaUfuSUBb8d8zGV2wRgCT_dixnL5OZTWFcDP9d7rzeI9A8LxM9ftbJZKpZd1JeG0iyelPFcmdfmJL5Ppj1cLLpWK4v_PLucTAMFQkkyeJ_1Wzih5JQRCR3b7eJ_XLNOsVT2AKGi7Ugg/s1600-h/Elev+Fries+in+Tray.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 135px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKaUfuSUBb8d8zGV2wRgCT_dixnL5OZTWFcDP9d7rzeI9A8LxM9ftbJZKpZd1JeG0iyelPFcmdfmJL5Ppj1cLLpWK4v_PLucTAMFQkkyeJ_1Wzih5JQRCR3b7eJ_XLNOsVT2AKGi7Ugg/s200/Elev+Fries+in+Tray.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352128169541579762" border="0" /></a>
<br /><span class="phone"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="phone"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="phone">Now the go</span><span class="phone">od: The fries are the shoe string type, fried in olive oil and very tasty. The trimmings include most anything yo</span><span class="phone">u can think of, and some you won’t. Service is fast and the staff very friendly.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="phone"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="phone">Elevation offers a side of mandarin oranges, not to mention a vegan burger – now that is weird.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="phone"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="phone">
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="phone">Elevation is located at 2525 Anderson Lane in case you want to give it a try. Of course IMO your time will be better spent driving to GT and going to BB’s, Monument Café or the Rattlesnake Inn – all have a burger that is miles above the ones served at Elevation Burger.<o:p></o:p></span></p> RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-62192794810856558012009-06-21T16:00:00.000-07:002009-06-21T16:51:38.567-07:00Carmine's on Williams<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CHP_ADM%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:relyonvml/> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><link rel="themeData" 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</style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} </style> <![endif]--><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";" >The wife and I ate at Carmine’s Italian restaurant on Williams Ave. in Georgetown, on Thursday early evening. We had received mixed reviews from neighbors (One thought it good but dirty, and the other said it was lousy, but clean - go figure.) and we are more than a little curious.
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<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";" >When we arrived the place looked neat, clean and we both thought the décor attractive. A server appeared at our table immediately to take our beverage order. It’s a BYOB place so if you want wine you have to bring it.</span></p><span style=";font-family:";" >
<br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";" >My wife ordered the cheese ravioli with their tomato sauce, and that came with spaghetti . I ordered meatballs and spaghetti with the marinara. A small side salad came with both orders.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";" >After we ordered we were served small warm rolls that appeared to have been baked on site, and were nicely seasoned with herbs. Why we got three of them when there were two of us I don’t have a clue.
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<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";" >The side salad was rather nondescript and consisted of one small slice of tomato and a hand full of ice berg lettuce. The lettuce was cold and the vinaigrette was chilled. <span style="">
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<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";" >My wife’s cheese ravioli were very, very good. Their pasta envelope was silky smooth, and the smooth filling was terrific. We both agreed that they were worth ordering again. The tomato sauce was thick and perfect for the spaghetti cooked aldenti. Her order included six rather large ravioli and I am not sure why they were served on spaghetti .
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<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";" >My meatballs were reasonably light and had a nice beef and herb flavor. My pasta was likewise cooked aldenti and the marinara was rich and flavorful.
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<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";" >We were offered some sort of grated cheese in a glass shaker to sprinkle on the pasta if desired. Might have been Parmesan, who knows?
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<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-74914480819572436022009-05-08T18:30:00.000-07:002009-05-11T20:54:13.152-07:00Mama Fu's vs. Pei WeiWhen we saw that there was going to be another pan-Asian restaurant Georgetown (OK, I know that Pei Wei’s is not really in GT, but its close enough.) I was pretty thrilled, and the wife and I went there soon after it opened. I always enjoy eating at Pei Wei's, and it makes a good "yardstick" to measure the quality of Mama Fu's.<br /><br />When we arrived at Mama Fu's about 5:30PM the place was, as expected for a new restaurant, very busy.<br /><br />The interior compares favorably vs. Pei Wei’s, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that at Mama Fu's ordering is done while seated at your table, and not while standing in front of a counter. Another point in Mama Fu's favor was that compared to Pei Wei's it is relatively quiet. I mean the place was packed, but my wife and I could still have a conversation without needing to yell at one another. Impossible at Pei Wei's.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW9C-PikEK2-ciQhQ2xlyPLpGpyLpjpLwTb684e1I-WM2rvPvbsl0y4f2nM73l_qB7kmIzxkV99JeSZdsUVVFrfjNrYeSb6UxLegbgOdcoo4BsayGB17p56kqXogHxm4kxbY3xbKb4B5M/s1600-h/aaa+MF+Egg+Roles.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 121px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW9C-PikEK2-ciQhQ2xlyPLpGpyLpjpLwTb684e1I-WM2rvPvbsl0y4f2nM73l_qB7kmIzxkV99JeSZdsUVVFrfjNrYeSb6UxLegbgOdcoo4BsayGB17p56kqXogHxm4kxbY3xbKb4B5M/s200/aaa+MF+Egg+Roles.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333634152887426338" border="0" /></a> My wife ordered the Vegetable Roll appetizer and the Thai Basil Noodle entrée. I ordered the Beef Curry Roll appetizer and the Pad Thai Curry with beef.<br /><br />Our appetizers were brought to the table within ten minutes, and my Beef Curry Roll was outstanding. A crisp shell filled with a minced savory beef well seasoned with curry powder. Considering that the Beef Curry Roll was so very tasty it was strange to me that the Vegetable Roll had very little to recommend it. The same tasty dipping sauce came with both appetizers.<br /><br />Pei Wei has nothing like Mama Fu's terrific Beef Curry Roll, but their Spring Roll is far superior to Mama Fu's Veggie Roll.<br /><br />The Red Thai Curry with beef had, in my opinion, insufficient curry flavor and heat. However, the sliced beef in the dish was very tender, and the vegetables had a nice crunch. All in all, the dish was barely acceptable. Pei Wei's has several dishes that are superior; like their Thai Mango Beef or Thai Coconut Curry.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYx8JgshEZay_L0ILafubNwBUMVcOFQhf_RWQbwutQBbZwJNVlOUvapKwfs3jKF6WdWH30CSzM5ILndBMYKgCKW_YY_xNXPswRT1JfdCudQuIFZJEy5djorCrGDL551j5HvgBbtd2HQ8o/s1600-h/aaa+MF+Noodles.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 152px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYx8JgshEZay_L0ILafubNwBUMVcOFQhf_RWQbwutQBbZwJNVlOUvapKwfs3jKF6WdWH30CSzM5ILndBMYKgCKW_YY_xNXPswRT1JfdCudQuIFZJEy5djorCrGDL551j5HvgBbtd2HQ8o/s200/aaa+MF+Noodles.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333634470020563250" border="0" /></a><br />Sadly, the Thai Basil Noodles with vegetables had little flavor; with mushy noodles and bland vegetables there was nothing to make it worth eating. Pouring in some of the dipping sauce that came with the appetizers helped flavor the dish.<br /><br />The wife did not feel that her entrée was as bad as I, and insisted that the remainder be taken home.<br /><br />We will certainly give Mama Fu’s another chance, (I must try their lettuce wraps.) but for the moment in my opinion it compares unfavorably to Pei Wei’s.RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-39505902593287456762009-04-20T13:32:00.000-07:002009-04-20T13:44:03.353-07:00White Manna Hamburgers, Hackensack, NJ<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj08y65t_Fi2kvlyQrKM-8jvPoIsZsXjt4eLuj5GvdVuFkhEzDYm9RUlPykqHSFshvyKLaUV7SRucfu40TlNQDj5HdijUSlMw7lkdF9BpsiFcov5SBBnbcqZblFa5Bw-_RdlbTJorlz6DI/s1600-h/Blog+White+Mana+Exterior.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj08y65t_Fi2kvlyQrKM-8jvPoIsZsXjt4eLuj5GvdVuFkhEzDYm9RUlPykqHSFshvyKLaUV7SRucfu40TlNQDj5HdijUSlMw7lkdF9BpsiFcov5SBBnbcqZblFa5Bw-_RdlbTJorlz6DI/s320/Blog+White+Mana+Exterior.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326874727681916482" border="0" /></a>
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<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";" >Not long ago I had the good fortune to eat at the White Manna Hamburger Restaurant located in Hackensack, New Jersey together with my daughter and her husband. On a rather gray Thursday, after I convinced them that a two hour ride, mostly on I-95, was going to be worth it, they agreed to the quest for another a great burger.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";" >
<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";" >The White Manna is a small, wonderfully vintage diner with a red and white exterior that includes a combination of plate glass and glass block windows with red caulk, a peculiar scalloped wainscot, and a large neon sign in faded red paint on the roof. There is a large red and blue “OPEN” sign in one of the windows. That's my son-in-law and me standing to the left of the restaurant.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";" >
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<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";" >There is no vestibule, and after entering the smell of frying beef, hot onions, and people surrounds. A surpri</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrS7WgsYNx2vJOpYQMfUbK_LJfx1sIp7UTZrEk_KA91DfJxL_Nvrv_WYb_nNxZG0H2kFuVY9qKEn3MpeCHaQXJbXIYCsbo1LzteCBVl7U4KbMwFZlsYGPqZu_F3SUXdmW6l2kZfaf50_4/s1600-h/Blog+White+Mana+Inside.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrS7WgsYNx2vJOpYQMfUbK_LJfx1sIp7UTZrEk_KA91DfJxL_Nvrv_WYb_nNxZG0H2kFuVY9qKEn3MpeCHaQXJbXIYCsbo1LzteCBVl7U4KbMwFZlsYGPqZu_F3SUXdmW6l2kZfaf50_4/s320/Blog+White+Mana+Inside.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326874982457548146" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:";" >singly small flat plate griddle enclosed on three sides by glass to protect it from the cold winter air entering with each patron, separates a “U” shaped counter with stools for no more than a dozen. Ledges with stools line the walls for more seating.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";" >
<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";" >Thursdays are apparently slow at the White Manna, because while the counter is full and about eight people are tightly crowded in front of the glass enclosed grill either placing or waiting for orders there are still a few seats at the ledges. My daughter takes out her camera and starts to take pictures.
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<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";" >Apparently, to the regulars this is not unusual, because a couple them ask where we are from, and e</span><span style=";font-family:";" >xplain that they eat there several times a week, but never on the weekends because the place is too busy. I am standing next to a fellow who is enjoying a plate of six cheese burgers with fries. He tells me that he had a quadruple bypass not long ago, and that eating at White Manna once a week is worth the risk to his health. <span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";" >
<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";" >I watch as the cook positions spheres of beef, each about the size of a golf ball, in ne</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWxO51t8qPaYgIXmFVWLAJQetRQaawhosAqUUuDe0CWUBKGHh3KSBykPMXdgfIDaMzhKvjQF3G2yBEWVGZvfSevtPPC1n3opTPVCMzEiWB-P12huPevCE4MqcJX_9LlIJaRbR8-I_rC0Q/s1600-h/Blog+White+Mana+Grilling.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 132px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWxO51t8qPaYgIXmFVWLAJQetRQaawhosAqUUuDe0CWUBKGHh3KSBykPMXdgfIDaMzhKvjQF3G2yBEWVGZvfSevtPPC1n3opTPVCMzEiWB-P12huPevCE4MqcJX_9LlIJaRbR8-I_rC0Q/s200/Blog+White+Mana+Grilling.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326875236714124674" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:";" >at rows on the hot steel of the griddle. Each ball is very quickly squished, not completely flat, with </span><span style=";font-family:";" >the back of a spatula, and a liberal amount of previously sautéed onions, and a slice of cheese – </span><span style=";font-family:";" >but only if ordered, is placed on top of the sizzling patty. The bottom of a fresh potato bun prop</span><span style=";font-family:";" >ortionally sized to the patty is set, cut side down, on the melting cheese, with the other half of the bun placed on the top. The pr</span><span style=";font-family:";" >ocess allows the combined aroma of frying beef and steaming onions to infuse the bun from the inside out. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijI-Nm0JPKurj2M9oUsLyzqd-WyHEeZELFPyNSOuFxV0tlw1ASzk3U9PPUEA8DQWBbA3Xcrd2BhrDWiSaG5kDpER91pklfdCW_CraQCudyo6areZyH8Q3FF3YLYdmLx7FLU0qI4DM3tPI/s1600-h/Blog+White+Mana+Burger+Plate.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 140px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijI-Nm0JPKurj2M9oUsLyzqd-WyHEeZELFPyNSOuFxV0tlw1ASzk3U9PPUEA8DQWBbA3Xcrd2BhrDWiSaG5kDpER91pklfdCW_CraQCudyo6areZyH8Q3FF3YLYdmLx7FLU0qI4DM3tPI/s200/Blog+White+Mana+Burger+Plate.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326875515666423154" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";" >
<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";" >The combination of juicy patty, sweet soft onions, gooey melted cheese, soft steamed bun, and in my case a pinwheel of yellow mustard, is hamburger paradise. After eating a total of thirteen burgers between us, we drive a few blocks to a real soda fountain (I am not kidding.) for a dish of ice cream.<o:p></o:p>
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<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:";" >So, if you are ever in Hackensack, NJ, or even within a hundred miles, be sure to stop at White Manna Hamburgers for a plate of their unique burgers – disappointment will not be your fate. <o:p></o:p></span></p> RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-64764043734553243272009-01-11T07:26:00.000-08:002009-01-13T18:02:52.180-08:00The J & H Cafe: No Greasy SpoonIn the mid 1950’s, I was employed at a small restaurant located on Ocean Park Boulevard in Santa Monica, California. I worked there from four in the afternoon to nine at night for two out of the three years I was in High School.<br /><br />It was called the J & H Café, and was run by its owners, Johnny and Holland. Holland did all of the cooking, and Johnny did most everything else. Although, the restaurant was open for lunch and dinner, I worked from four in the afternoon to about nine at night.<br /><br />Nearly everything served at the J & H was made on site including dinner rolls, fruit and cream pies and cakes. The place was not open on weekends, and five days a week customers could select from three entrees such as grilled pork chops, meat loaf, Swiss steak, fried liver and onions, and chili mac.<br /><br />In addition there was always a selection of cooked vegetables such as mashed potatoes, succotash, whole kernel corn, and peas and carrots. Baked potatoes, available every night, were set on top of the oven in a layer of coarse salt to keep warm. Hot sandwiches, including hamburgers, grilled cheese, and open faced hot roast beef served with mashed potatoes and gravy, were also on the menu.<br /><br />Customers were always in a hurry because they had exactly 30 minutes to eat (starting at twelve minutes past the hour), and arriving back at work one minute late cost them eleven more. They worked for the Douglas Aircraft Company, located directly across Ocean Park Boulevard from the J & H, and Douglas, for reasons I never understood, divided the hour into five twelve minute segments.<br /><br />To save time many dinner customers telephoned their orders into the restaurant. My responsibilities included setting their orders on the tables before they arrived. There was limited confusion because they remembered what they ordered, and always sat at the same tables. If they ordered meat loaf they simply sat down at “their” table in front of the first meatloaf they saw. All they had to do was sit down eat, and pay when they left. Customers that did not telephoned got in line, and ordered cafeteria style.<br /><br />Since there was only the one dinner service, and nearly everyone left simultaneously, I bused all of the tables at the same time, and cleaned up the dining room after service was over.<br /><br />During WWII the employment at Douglas Santa Monica reached 44,000 working 24/7. By the 1950’s while employment was less than at the peak Douglas was still very busy building aircraft including their last propeller driven airliner, the DC-7. The plant’s site was 255 acres and incorporated Clover Field just to the south. After the war started there was concern that the plant might be bombed by aircraft, and the entire facility was heavily camouflaged. I first heard about this some years ago, but only recently located photos on the Internet:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcaS5L9px_47ua9aB89GCOeiWP_vyoIxClaLP9TVvYY4pYdx-uzh9O7_uJcW7yHsnfUg3cPhN19pPGsPI42n0St_IX3jrPE30OfmrfWLSwRpbQq8pApM4ghcqDaiZoIj95juX1mwOrWSQ/s1600-h/d15_under_end_of_a_long_day.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 124px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcaS5L9px_47ua9aB89GCOeiWP_vyoIxClaLP9TVvYY4pYdx-uzh9O7_uJcW7yHsnfUg3cPhN19pPGsPI42n0St_IX3jrPE30OfmrfWLSwRpbQq8pApM4ghcqDaiZoIj95juX1mwOrWSQ/s200/d15_under_end_of_a_long_day.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290065431578063122" border="0" /></a>This view shows someone<br />walking under the camo netting<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqNG3VGkUT9d48M9g4_FSgmEDvruLfyKLdhAboM7juBrigk91TaPmmrJDuWxwoqaYXCaljRlI5EyykhgRG_aRocJS8DVVBBNruf2fKqhE_zdh6vycyVX_Z6jtNZWZoSgkds3jfOCWYLVA/s1600-h/d4_topside_fake_meadow.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 123px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqNG3VGkUT9d48M9g4_FSgmEDvruLfyKLdhAboM7juBrigk91TaPmmrJDuWxwoqaYXCaljRlI5EyykhgRG_aRocJS8DVVBBNruf2fKqhE_zdh6vycyVX_Z6jtNZWZoSgkds3jfOCWYLVA/s200/d4_topside_fake_meadow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290066472072859010" border="0" /></a>This photo illustrates how<br />effective the camo<br />actually is; there's a factory<br />under there.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2uTJ8zYz6kl4eZtDO3xnA8VGdGNfqANByeUcSF-AalVEL1ozxfOPtlytl57MKR4l8P5ctMXkI4YqLP1nnXoSAWtVO52sRq9wmsI-5H5fYWGRpU-jdgnzccMfhbgZCs8q2HJT3zD0jTWo/s1600-h/d1_aerial_view.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 148px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2uTJ8zYz6kl4eZtDO3xnA8VGdGNfqANByeUcSF-AalVEL1ozxfOPtlytl57MKR4l8P5ctMXkI4YqLP1nnXoSAWtVO52sRq9wmsI-5H5fYWGRpU-jdgnzccMfhbgZCs8q2HJT3zD0jTWo/s200/d1_aerial_view.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290068618082615730" border="0" /></a>Believe it or not part of the<br />Douglas Aircraft Company factory<br />is at the bottom, center of this<br />photo.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />In about a year Johnny sold the restaurant, and I stayed to work for the new owner. After the newbie started covering telephoned orders with aluminum lids to help keep them warm business slid downhill. The aluminum lids prevented diners from recognizing their orders; they couldn’t tell meatloaf from chili mac. The resulting confusion caused disagreement and wasted time. Anyway, the customers were unforgiving, started eating elsewhere, and within about six months Johnny bought back the restaurant.<br /><br />In 1959, after I was released from active duty with the Marine Corps I went to work for Douglas still located in Santa Monica. I worked at their Missiles and Space Systems Division. At the time an important product was the Thor missile that the US was busily placing in Turkey; you may remember that this contributed to the Cuban missile crisis.<br /><br />One afternoon some of the guys I worked with at Douglas were discussing they were going to have lunch, and mentioned the J & H, referring to it as that “greasy spoon”. Alright, the place wasn’t Michelin star quality; I will give them that, but doggone it “greasy spoon” it wasn’t.<br /><br /><br /><blockquote><blockquote></blockquote></blockquote>RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-4482979878865292172009-01-01T12:54:00.000-08:002009-01-03T08:45:59.765-08:00 Pei Wei an Asian Diner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvb8cK7jjaON2Tg9787IntyCjOelbTovRN9UnkM5RGkYURtGqdbyXMY_SOj4DskuWRdBDCG9Eret2tzqCklLJsQjaPxBTFKgYaQCTMO688P9X_HMFHGgvlVAQlcs04DNz7Sk2hekTviWI/s1600-h/250px-11-16-06-EPMN-PeiWei.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 180px;" 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<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">If you live in or near Georgetown, Texas, and enjoy pan-Asian food you will be pleased to learn that a Pei Wei has recently opened for business in Round Rock. It is located on University Ave. behind the Mimi’s Café.
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<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">Interestingly, Pei Wei is owned by PFChang, a chain of larger pan Asian restaurants. Pei Wei has much more of a fast food style compared to the formal dining experience at PFChang. Other differences include PFChang having a more sophisticated menu and being more expensive.
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<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">Introduced to Pei Wei about ten years ago, by our son and daughter-in-law, my wife and I have eaten at their locations in Dallas and Austin, and have never been disappointed. We are delighted to have a Pei Wei close to our home. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">A favorite starter of ours is their Chicken Lettuce Wrap. Consisting of warm diced chicken and water chestnuts in a slightly sweetened, savory sauce, that when spooned onto the crisp cold leaves of iceberg lettuce, makes a light, tasty appetizer.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXGUgwCRsBEHWMJXTTHMRbzcKaT_WSv9eBXig4jlj5WakTbf0KxnIKvHlIuWpTj739TQ7AN2P6LV2TlWCU-H788z5GtvcdJ_NhNQGAN4iPGgAjwz9h-xBaiGd2blyI5vNpyM_naGLiVps/s1600-h/PW+KP+Chicken.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 181px; height: 136px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXGUgwCRsBEHWMJXTTHMRbzcKaT_WSv9eBXig4jlj5WakTbf0KxnIKvHlIuWpTj739TQ7AN2P6LV2TlWCU-H788z5GtvcdJ_NhNQGAN4iPGgAjwz9h-xBaiGd2blyI5vNpyM_naGLiVps/s200/PW+KP+Chicken.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286439953155066386" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">Favorite entrees include Thai Dynamite, Mandarin Kung Pao, and Thai Coconut Curry. Each uniquely seasoned entrée is unlike any other dish. They also offer a selection of Rice & Noodle Bowls, and Pan Asian salads.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">With most entrees after you make a selection from a relatively long list, you then decide on your protein - chicken, beef or shrimp. Vegetables, tofu or vegetables and tofu may be added. Nearly all are served with rice, white or fried. In my opinion the white rice is a good selection because it complements rather than competes.</p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwmn0O-7w8sHXtmFLMAYV9rifiVNEL_DJ6G7jzyHjST556D0tcQBeeWnYJ6wKIUD5m4ayJnmvvPGgufS5GbyPjYhZ5poP7LXayc2l33UXgViZarXi8LZ0b2ArhgupN0Ap3LLC8YOj4v_8/s1600-h/PW+Interior+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 135px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwmn0O-7w8sHXtmFLMAYV9rifiVNEL_DJ6G7jzyHjST556D0tcQBeeWnYJ6wKIUD5m4ayJnmvvPGgufS5GbyPjYhZ5poP7LXayc2l33UXgViZarXi8LZ0b2ArhgupN0Ap3LLC8YOj4v_8/s320/PW+Interior+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286440772528202514" border="0" /></a></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">While Pei Wei’s décor and lighting create a very warm and comfortable ambiance, the high noise level is unfortunate. We were recently there with friends and found it very difficult to have a conversation.
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<br /></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">We look forward to going there often. </p> RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-73149533166452482892008-12-01T19:09:00.000-08:002008-12-02T19:50:51.046-08:00Paisanos in GeorgetownA few months ago my wife and me went to Paisanos Restaurant on Leander Road in Georgetown, and to date I have refrained from commenting on our experience. My reason for not posting regards to our experience is that I had little positive to say, and quite frankly it made me uncomfortable.<br /><br />Nonetheless here goes:<br /><br />The salad was large, mostly lettuce, and overpriced. My order of spaghetti and meatballs (the plural was theirs not mine) had a single unmemorable meatball plus overcooked pasta covered with a very forgettable marinara. The pizza my wife ordered was as unremarkable as the meatball.<br /><br />In Georgetown I will continue to order from the Brooklyn Pie Company for pizza, and for spaghetti Romeos, on the square, is the place to go.RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-67600264690164344532008-11-25T14:32:00.000-08:002008-11-26T08:05:48.339-08:00Corned Beef on Rye and Other Stuff<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CHP_ADM%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:relyonvml/> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><link rel="themeData" 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It’s not that these places don’t make a decent sandwich it’s just they are chains, and its impossible for them to provide an authentic deli experience. Sadly, these and other so called “delis” have become ubiquitous on the American landscape, and unless you are in a family owned, one of a kind delicatessen you will not have an authentic deli experience.
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<br /></p><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal">If its family owned, sells groceries, has a bakery, and makes sandwiches - its a deli. If it uses recipes handed down from the previous generation, its a deli. Fortunately, in and around Austin there are, to name just a few, Jewish, Italian, Mexican, and Thai delis.
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<br /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">Being a sandwich person, it's my opinion that there is no better sandwich then a corned beef on rye from a Jewish deli. Two slices of crusty seeded rye bread, piled high with thinly sliced corned beef is the true deli experience. I prefer my corned beef lean, with yellow mustard, but if you insist you may of course order the fattier meat, and use that fancy brown mustard. However, corned beef on white bread, never ever, and corned beef with mayo, don't even think about it.<span style=""> </span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">
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<br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal">There are, at last count, two Jewish delis in Austin. The one downtown where the action is, is Katz’s on 6<sup>th</sup> Street, and if you happen to go there on Christmas Eve the wait can be hours. The other option is MannyHatten’s on Resource Blvd, in the Gateway shopping center. When I need a fix of almost real deli food these places do the job quite nicely. Their food is good, and at MannyHatten’s they "import" their cheesecake from New York’s Carnegie Deli. How cool is that?</p><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal">The best deli that I have had the pleasure of eating at lately is the Famous 4<sup>th</sup> Street Delicatessen in Philadelphia, and the only good that comes from me being in Austin and the 4<sup>th</sup> Street being in Philly is the weight I haven’t gained. <span style="">
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<br />RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-24845172207894733732008-11-20T12:24:00.000-08:002008-11-28T15:37:44.396-08:00The Original Porky's of Fredericksburg Texas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8BFmYIA1auzGW2LK6R0HjWCBk7KrAQe6DFTnntp8CguwOiu1TClJWW6WiBo0mmJcaBeL7goA_0aQ0vX8FJcjZ9oo0rU4x58fo2Td1RRgsJLAlVIgtl-hSFVMt3PoEjmihIg2YXlw_GxE/s1600-h/Porky's+House.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8BFmYIA1auzGW2LK6R0HjWCBk7KrAQe6DFTnntp8CguwOiu1TClJWW6WiBo0mmJcaBeL7goA_0aQ0vX8FJcjZ9oo0rU4x58fo2Td1RRgsJLAlVIgtl-hSFVMt3PoEjmihIg2YXlw_GxE/s320/Porky's+House.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270841169082479554" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I like Porky’s. I really do.<br /></div><br />The folks running the place (apparently the owners) do an outstanding job of getting your order to you quickly - in fact they do it so fast that biting into an onion ring will sear the skin right off the roof of your mouth.<br /><br />And, by the way those onion rings are absolutely outstanding. Coated with a perfectly seasoned batter, and cooked to a golden brown they alone make the visit to Porky’s worthwhile.<br /><br />Unfortunately, the<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2I8vQ2yDv1kWmrZqiYoGlB5Un_4d9FxU3Dk2j1ZL6TMOWQjktmk_GyO-I2rccURI1WkShtzQVqCqmf9JLJhN2QaonoquifKhiFkkyRLxkWxV6AxbvR3Av0c5PPQIRnOqpSfvwWxOrrFo/s1600-h/Porky's+burger.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 167px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2I8vQ2yDv1kWmrZqiYoGlB5Un_4d9FxU3Dk2j1ZL6TMOWQjktmk_GyO-I2rccURI1WkShtzQVqCqmf9JLJhN2QaonoquifKhiFkkyRLxkWxV6AxbvR3Av0c5PPQIRnOqpSfvwWxOrrFo/s320/Porky's+burger.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270840457836879090" border="0" /></a> same over the top quality does not extend to the burgers.<br /><br />It’s not that my burger, a "Porky’s Special", was bad it’s just that it could have been so much better. The fresh bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese and slices of thick cut bacon are not to be faulted. However, the patty sadly was sorely lacking. A dull gray in color the thing had been compressed so firm it reminded of a hockey puck, and was woefully deficient in juiciness.<br /><br />In fact, but for the patty the burgers at The Original Porky’s would be great. OK, I am well aware that’s that is a mighty large but, but really Porky’s has so much going for it that I will certainly return. Maybe I will even speak to the owner about those patties.RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-13036427993539099672008-10-27T13:44:00.000-07:002008-10-27T14:00:00.754-07:00A Nearly Upscale Restaurant in Georgetown<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CHP_ADM%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:relyonvml/> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><link rel="themeData" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CHP_ADM%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx"><link rel="colorSchemeMapping" 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<br /><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">Last night my wife and I went to Tony & Luigi’s moderately priced mostly Italian restaurant. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">The restaurant was busy when we arrived about 6:00 PM, but not so much that we had to wait for a table. The service could not have been better. Our server showed up right after we sat down, and two very large rolls, obviously baked at the restaurant, were brought to our table soon after. The menu was concise, presenting a very reasonable list of choices. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">I ordered spaghetti and meat balls with the chunky marinara. Hey, remember I’m a road food guy, so give me a break. My wife selected the not very Italian goulash. We also ordered side salads and a tiramisu, to be shared, for dessert.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">My wife’s goulash, consisting of chunks of tender beef served on a bed of flat noodles - sort of a narrow</span> version of tagliatelle<span style="">, was nicely seasoned, and very nice.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">Sadly, my spaghetti was more over cooked then aldenti. The chunky marinara was more pieces of tomato then a sauce, and had chunks of carrot large enough to be eaten with my fingers. At first the pasta was easy to eat, and I could twirl a nice amount on my fork, but after about five minutes the pasta nearly congealed into a single chunk. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">Ah, but the meat balls were absolutely delicious, and there were three of them. Each, with an impossibly thin crust around a light and fluffy center, was perfectly cooked, wonderfully seasoned with oregano, sage and Parmesan cheese. They were a delight. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">The tiramisu served at Tony and Luigi’s was a dessert worth the calories. It was light, sweet, with a flavor of mascarpone and coffee. I might have preferred it to have more cake (or lady fingers), but the lack of same made this particular tiramisu somewhat unique and it did not disappoint. <o:p></o:p></span></p> RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-85927542136166304402008-09-29T09:22:00.000-07:002008-09-29T13:17:55.176-07:00Mimi's Cafe <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQt9-OFMzYxR1-1Tg10JXCAOPgH2ukMNuOMC3PpEtZ4vYP7w35s9DOggj6EOUA4IMklJP5SvJW8VV1eGsb1BD0ZoI32_YykJg_AldQCeSFnMepufE3NNRgqTYRYEyodBIKFcY7NtDaNE/s1600-h/Mimi's+Sign.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQt9-OFMzYxR1-1Tg10JXCAOPgH2ukMNuOMC3PpEtZ4vYP7w35s9DOggj6EOUA4IMklJP5SvJW8VV1eGsb1BD0ZoI32_YykJg_AldQCeSFnMepufE3NNRgqTYRYEyodBIKFcY7NtDaNE/s200/Mimi's+Sign.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251480500888865106" border="0" /></a>
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</style> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p></o:p>At my last count greater Austin now has two Mimi’s; on MoPac near 183, and on I-35 in Round Rock, at the outlet mall. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p></o:p>Having previously lived in Scottsdale and Tucson, where there were several Mimi's, I knew that they served a very good breakfast, had great sandwiches, and offered many options for dinner:
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<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The pot roast sandwich consisting of chunks of tender beef on a crusty baguette was a wonderful choice for lunch or dinner. A rich, thick corn chowder available in cup or bowl is very good, and also offered for lunch or dinner. Fresh turkey salad with walnuts, served on their own raisin bread - great. Dinners always included a basket of bread and rolls, with their own carrot bread and fresh baked crusty baguettes. Their bread pudding with hot whiskey sauce dessert - fantastic. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I looked forward to the small chain showing up in Austin, and soon after the MoPac Mimi’s opened I was pleased to experience that breakfast at Mimi’s is still delicious. <span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">However, when with great expectation, I invite family members to try the Mimi’s on MoPac for dinner sadly not a single dish we order is acceptable. Everything tastes like it has been prepared and cooked in a distant commissary, trucked to Austin, and warmed improperly. Also, no more crusty baguettes (or pot roast sandwich) - what's that all about?
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<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Nonetheless, I ha<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwdLQJB-AL3GtPtVkQ9ldAYiIi16MpnnGtAJZPHIFB9oBnmW1G2aaYKoWuucmcI-XwUM2LqDWnQk5Zqj13mUDlrFNLMJuwQ0cqf9X2IuVVj8ZvqCo-PNpqRvwvlm-3pYhkNG1X68Lu7RA/s1600-h/Mimi's+corned+beef+hash.ashx"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwdLQJB-AL3GtPtVkQ9ldAYiIi16MpnnGtAJZPHIFB9oBnmW1G2aaYKoWuucmcI-XwUM2LqDWnQk5Zqj13mUDlrFNLMJuwQ0cqf9X2IuVVj8ZvqCo-PNpqRvwvlm-3pYhkNG1X68Lu7RA/s200/Mimi's+corned+beef+hash.ashx" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251481020697751106" border="0" /></a>ve since enjoyed breakfast at both locations several times, and will continue to return.<span style=""> </span>Their menu offers a huge number of delightful choices, and the biggest problem is not to get in a rut. A favorite of mine is their corned beef hash . Of course, I also enjoy pancakes with two eggs fried over easy, served with really fat link sausage. Mimi’s offers a choice of fresh baked muffins in lieu of toast. Try the raisin nut.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXwZlQyzKfdo33270TEcSo55qRdYJDrWT_wBdRp7lo7snL_GUqHIs5hGuO_gmmwYXAeCbmIaG9iCBPqSo0ITPq-k61op6EqKwKcRYuavKw7L72n1qcIS1p6xFvKtr6Wdju556cxTgI-k8/s1600-h/Mimi's+corn+chowder.ashx"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 99px; height: 80px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXwZlQyzKfdo33270TEcSo55qRdYJDrWT_wBdRp7lo7snL_GUqHIs5hGuO_gmmwYXAeCbmIaG9iCBPqSo0ITPq-k61op6EqKwKcRYuavKw7L72n1qcIS1p6xFvKtr6Wdju556cxTgI-k8/s200/Mimi's+corn+chowder.ashx" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251480646713136146" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Still offered are the corn chowder, and bread pudding, and I understand that they will soon start serving their wonderful crusty baguettes. Why they stopped, I have no idea.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Interesting, that for about two weeks after the Round Rock restaurant opened it had a double shift of servers with experienced trainers everywhere. Service was quick, attentive, and the food served hot. They opened with little fanfare, and as a consequence never overloaded an inexperienced crew. What a good idea. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I recommend Mimi’s Café for breakfast. In fact it rivals Hoover's and beats about anything else available
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<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">If you go (or have gone) for dinner please let me know what you think?</p> RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-4369621720351037552008-09-09T10:21:00.001-07:002008-09-10T20:24:01.517-07:00Also In Houston<div style="text-align: justify;">Cheeburger, Cheeburger </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcuiERcp1szLU8oXzLnqqPMlXuJtbk6z7kMOjBtFZi87pmbAfFv4fo49XLoEZ8hactpbjQd1vimmf4VBlb5VBNMNRyNVfjyx0K1KMy4WOzv_xF9gClzlEh7ed3XY4HZv4VaQM1TK47vFg/s1600-h/Cheeburger+Logo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcuiERcp1szLU8oXzLnqqPMlXuJtbk6z7kMOjBtFZi87pmbAfFv4fo49XLoEZ8hactpbjQd1vimmf4VBlb5VBNMNRyNVfjyx0K1KMy4WOzv_xF9gClzlEh7ed3XY4HZv4VaQM1TK47vFg/s320/Cheeburger+Logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244069957462996930" border="0" /></a>Recently, when I was in Philadelphia visiting our 11 month old grandson and his family our daughter, who is well aware of my fondness for burgers, suggested that we do a little shopping for the baby in Cherry Hill, NJ and then have lunch at a place named Cheeburger Cheeburger*.<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">Upon entering the restaurant my immediate inclination is to leave because the décor is such a poor imitation of a 1950’s cafe. There are white painted walls with a weird blue accent, glass block partitions, stainless steel cladding, black and white tile, and a wall paper trim at the ceiling that looks like it came out of a kid’s bedroom. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">We sit down at one of the chrome trimmed tables with white plastic laminate tops, and are promptly handed a menu. The menu seems poorly organized, and cluttered with what seem to be unlimited choices. There are five sizes of all beef patties (the smallest being 5.5 oz and the largest 20 oz), five cheeses and 28 different “free” toppings plus five specialty toppings at additional cost. There are also seventy-five or so flavors of shakes that may be combined in a zillion different combinations. OK, I exaggerate on the number of combinations, but believe me the menu is truly overwhelming.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">As you might expect I order my 5.5 oz burger with mayo, lettuce, tomato and a slice of raw onion. I also ordered a 50/50 order of fries and onion rings to share with my daughter who for some inexplicable reason orders a birthday cake shake.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">The burger is very good.<br /></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">The lettuce is shredded not leaf which I personally prefer, but there is a huge slice of raw onion and several slices of bright red tomato. The bun is good, sort of Kaiser like, but way too large for my 5.5 oz patty since it must be one size fits all with the 20 oz patty forcing the large size. The juicy patty is cooked medium, as I requested, and has a solid fresh beef flavor. </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghsh0DhKTJUEiZDbJg6f5Rk1-W06ISHdf9qUwtmfQXit99mck9vjsIe-DHyQlytg6BlqXDdTTGawBeuROINHTIZAzAOeWMm-Ytdr2uKZlrjjhiRptCU0VowWd0nTX8lXiIag74lb9Cc4Y/s1600-h/Cheeburger+Fries+and+Rings.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghsh0DhKTJUEiZDbJg6f5Rk1-W06ISHdf9qUwtmfQXit99mck9vjsIe-DHyQlytg6BlqXDdTTGawBeuROINHTIZAzAOeWMm-Ytdr2uKZlrjjhiRptCU0VowWd0nTX8lXiIag74lb9Cc4Y/s200/Cheeburger+Fries+and+Rings.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244067889565979538" border="0" /></a></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">The fries have great potato flavor and are tasty indeed. The onion rings are likewise terrific, light, and with a wonderful crunch. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">Sadly, the shake is all wrong. Too foamy, little evidence of ice cream and a horrid flavor of what - birthday cake, I don’t think so.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">All in all it would be nice to have a Cheeburger Cheeburger in Austin.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">*During a 1970’s skit on SNL during a famous skit parodying Chicago’s famous Billy goat Tavern, Don Akroyd yelled, “Cheezborger, cheezborger”. A coincidence, I think not.</p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-43124331026429505852008-05-11T20:38:00.001-07:002008-12-09T22:43:55.414-08:00A Pleasent Surprise<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_41szxsl0tfD-TKACc8CEfkuu-ap5C7R0_6zdTVxXnY3h6uMEiP6XmjyFF6k9AtZL4rP_LqwakXlnMTSEyeAIDTDEWrTh_vm9sM4DuaYfi85Sr82Mut4Lj45gK7eNZhYvSEISSf6SUI8/s1600-h/Cotton+Patch+Cafe+Building.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_41szxsl0tfD-TKACc8CEfkuu-ap5C7R0_6zdTVxXnY3h6uMEiP6XmjyFF6k9AtZL4rP_LqwakXlnMTSEyeAIDTDEWrTh_vm9sM4DuaYfi85Sr82Mut4Lj45gK7eNZhYvSEISSf6SUI8/s200/Cotton+Patch+Cafe+Building.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199333045266064690" border="0" /></a><br />A restaurant, “The Cotton Patch Café, the grill next door”, recently opened its doors in Georgetown, Texas. One of several restaurants that have opened for business over the last few months our Cotton Patch is, as far as I know, one of 30 or so identical eateries (or at least as identical as the franchisee can make them) spread out across Texas. <p class="MsoNormal">The wife thought it was the country restaurant that threw rolls at you while you were trying to eat – what’s funny about that I don’t know, and that we should go.<o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">We walked through the door about 5:00 PM on a weekday afternoon and having our choice of tables, because the place was nearly empty, we selected one with a lovely view of the dark green trees on each side of the San Gabriel River. A server showed up in seconds, that was good because an empty new restaurant often means bad new restaurant, and we now expected the worse.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The menu offered a wide choice of “traditional favorites” from meat loaf and pork chops to pot roast along with fish, burgers and salads. The wife ordered the meat loaf and I chose the “Shiner Bock Fish and Chips” basket.<o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The meat loaf, covered with a flavorful tomato based sauce, was served with sides of broccoli with rice and a squash casserole. A large portion, it was the nearest to tasting of homemade meat loaf that we have enjoyed in a long time. The sides, selected from a large list were nicely seasoned and comfortably complemented the delicious meat loaf. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">The fish in my “Shiner Bock” fish and chips basket consisted of five large pieces of a flaky tender white fish deep fried to perfection in a batter, <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEianrfpG4t3fvMaHm1C1-TMBrkSN-jYml1Ev9ID3TaLHnUTD4aIetO_oSnDY9H01slpvPR5ei7863nCvLAf9y649l4kEKDSh1aJ5G9F86sDpzXIYsEID0LgBXUhFr5Yt-NHMputnWMn3rQ/s1600-h/shiner-fish-chip-basket.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEianrfpG4t3fvMaHm1C1-TMBrkSN-jYml1Ev9ID3TaLHnUTD4aIetO_oSnDY9H01slpvPR5ei7863nCvLAf9y649l4kEKDSh1aJ5G9F86sDpzXIYsEID0LgBXUhFr5Yt-NHMputnWMn3rQ/s200/shiner-fish-chip-basket.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199332482625348882" border="0" /></a>which in spite of its special ingredient had no hint of malt or hops. Nonetheless, together with the crispy French fries, the dinner of fish and chips did not disappoint, in fact it was delicious, and I look forward to enjoying it again.<o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">For dessert we shared a rather small slice of coconut cream pie, which while not made locally, was very enjoyable. (By the way - it reminded of that very tasty pie from the Pie in the Sky Pie Company not long ago, I wonder?)<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">We have since been back on two additional occasions and on each the food served quickly, was of good quality and did not fail our now rather high expectations. The pot roast, chicken fried steak, and harvest salad all are worth having again.</p>RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-75539928637100885602008-04-29T18:34:00.000-07:002008-12-09T22:43:56.243-08:00Mighty Fine<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1n7kcghoQtnpj0fGAQ9t4g_Q_Xfca2RuxOIn7KQkBYYWOXGc1iEAvfq5mUI3-3oScil3IUh7v3EYX5wEktsG6k_miwG-24H8_293xfMBuSUhvayHl97xjmIQj3d7HcOpw1lkIEWm2BpA/s1600-h/MFB+Building.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1n7kcghoQtnpj0fGAQ9t4g_Q_Xfca2RuxOIn7KQkBYYWOXGc1iEAvfq5mUI3-3oScil3IUh7v3EYX5wEktsG6k_miwG-24H8_293xfMBuSUhvayHl97xjmIQj3d7HcOpw1lkIEWm2BpA/s200/MFB+Building.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194846750261507746" border="0" /></a><p class="MsoNormal">The wife and I just ate at Mighty Fine Burgers and Shakes, a new burger joint in Austin that is similar to restaurants of the “In and Out" burger chain.<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The first decision that you must make, upon being asked for your order, is what size patty you desire, half pound or quarter pound? Next, how do you want your burger dressed? The "Yellow" burger is dressed with mustard, the "Red" with ketchup and the "White" with mayonnaise, and of course any combination of the three is possible. Now, do you want cheese, bacon or jalapeños, or all three? Your not done yet. You have a choice of the usual trimmings - onion, pickle, tomato and lettuce. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQyz3uWu4U-2Cyb5CkIUacXFKoscFmirQgcaDSQTj7UO9WM8ngujimIYsyYTsgCPEQH1q2VAxPuSLM-YlCOjKfusbJCb4nWyt1KX9hyJldlCB_zFwLra3xsnhPfhfNtk8ptPyGXb5WL0/s1600-h/MF+Burger+and+Fries.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQyz3uWu4U-2Cyb5CkIUacXFKoscFmirQgcaDSQTj7UO9WM8ngujimIYsyYTsgCPEQH1q2VAxPuSLM-YlCOjKfusbJCb4nWyt1KX9hyJldlCB_zFwLra3xsnhPfhfNtk8ptPyGXb5WL0/s200/MF+Burger+and+Fries.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194847334377060034" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">The lettuce is not whole leaf (as at In and Out) but shredded, which I believe to be a mistake, but more on that later.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Bottled soda, fountain drinks and handmade shakes are also offered.<o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I stepped up to the counter and ordered the half pound burger dressed in white, with all the trimmings, fries and lemonade. My wife ordered the quarter pound burger dressed with all colors and trimmings and a vanilla shake. Each order was written on a small white paper bag, along with our names. I was handed my lemonade before I left the counter. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">We found two seats in the very busy (it was lunch time) large dining room at one of the many long community tables all with folding metal chairs. My wife’s name was called quickly and she was handed her shake. In about five minutes we were handed our orders in the white bags with our names still on the outside.<o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The sandwich was tightly wrapped, something that is important to a quality burger because it helps retain heat. The bun of my burger was very ordinary and instead of adding flavor and texture to the overall product, it contributed little.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">The patty, large as expected, had little flavor as a result of the low fat content of the beef and a general lack of seasoning. The low fat content also resulted in a crumbly texture in the mouth, and a lack of chewiness; problems shared with the patties served at Fuddruckers and In and Out. The lack of seasoning was no doubt deliberate since there was seasoning salt on the table for the diner to apply as may be desired and a liberal dose of seasoning made much improvement. Next time I will know to season before taking a bite.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">The tomato, pickle and onion did their job adding flavor, texture and bite while the shredded lettuce added nothing. A single whole leaf of iceberg lettuce would have added the contrast of cold to the patty’s heat and crunch to the softness of the bun.<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The shake was rich and creamy, had a wonderful vanilla flavor and was absolutely spectacular.<o:p><br /></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>The burgers served at Mighty Fine are certainly as good as those served at In and Out</o:p>.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-82014602974465128422008-04-21T07:21:00.000-07:002008-12-09T22:43:57.152-08:00My wife and I just returned from spending two weeks in south central Louisiana. The 22 parishes of south central Louisiana make up Acadiana and are home to those folks calling themselves Cajun. Speaking French and English, and living in an area of swamp, prairie, and bayou Cajun’s have developed a culture unique in the United States, if not the world. <span style=""> </span><o:p> </o:p> <p class="MsoNormal">The Atchafalaya basin, with its river, swamp and bayou is the most distinguishing feature of Acadiana, and we took a boat ride on its river, a very short walk on a path into its swamp seeing contented alligators sunning themselves on fallen trees, and being bitten by unseen silent mosquitoes. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">We visited Avery Island, home of Tabasco and its beautiful bird sanctuary with hundreds of gorgeously bright white great egrets <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX_c8e38JQxB_965598DXPotaCg4psRUA2M7jKk5W1lwZbN24OmQkoSi_LEhyphenhyphenGWRmTJK1ZEiek22qQDF6ZQc5hB8ym-MRWU47ZYjg-UaNLsuCkIyZ_i-OTm0WGB8hQngvSbovXOZVu-N0/s1600-h/Great+Egret+in+Flight.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX_c8e38JQxB_965598DXPotaCg4psRUA2M7jKk5W1lwZbN24OmQkoSi_LEhyphenhyphenGWRmTJK1ZEiek22qQDF6ZQc5hB8ym-MRWU47ZYjg-UaNLsuCkIyZ_i-OTm0WGB8hQngvSbovXOZVu-N0/s200/Great+Egret+in+Flight.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191704984837753394" border="0" /></a>and pink spoonbills. We climbed on the ladders and decks of a once proud oil platform, now mostly rusted and used for training. We toured the old capitol building in Baton Rouge, where former governor Huey Long once held sway, and now used for introducing school children into the world of Louisiana politics, and the new capitol building (the tallest in the country) built by Long and ironically where he was murdered.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Of the several very nice museums we visited the New Louisiana Museum in Baton Rouge was the most interesting and well worth a return trip.<o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Of the grand antebellum houses we saw Shadows-on-the-Teche was the most memorable. A property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and furnished with mostly period pieces it provided a glimpse into what life for the wealthy was like prior to the War Between the States.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We enjoyed some of the best food we have had the privilege of eating including perfectly seasoned boiled crawfish, rich creamy crab chowder, red beans and rice, thick gumbo with hunks of spicy sausage, smoky jambalaya, boudin balls and of course the ubiquitous beignet.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We went to <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgve3DalHhWceKmpAEKTJM8oft96ZTMakMnvaYJTEW-AVrwHTLKLjW3cNGlkGB4Niyzit0gbZinusP6I_wpIyWjs36DmKaNhXTJBSF0QbXP9Ahxwm9aLiMpYy4jqtZbK429rHN9OZOwUus/s1600-h/Fred's+Lounge+1+Exterior+Front.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgve3DalHhWceKmpAEKTJM8oft96ZTMakMnvaYJTEW-AVrwHTLKLjW3cNGlkGB4Niyzit0gbZinusP6I_wpIyWjs36DmKaNhXTJBSF0QbXP9Ahxwm9aLiMpYy4jqtZbK429rHN9OZOwUus/s200/Fred's+Lounge+1+Exterior+Front.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191705319845202498" border="0" /></a>Fred’s Lounge in Mamou, at 9:30 in the morning to drink a beer (a first for me at that hour) and hear Cajun music played with abandon, and broadcast on a local AM radio station.<o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglqQ9ucGKnGNxxBm7grs3FwlxbzOmQ9Ni19UkvfJ11fdUdsHJkJ7QkGRXxSbZHk087BF6kOT2J17nqkp-6doc4QPn7bgsHWl-jgXqXjRlRwunwe04rmDx14zYXF44eTb_UwiAemlRkx7A/s1600-h/Savoy+Music+Center+Jam+Session.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglqQ9ucGKnGNxxBm7grs3FwlxbzOmQ9Ni19UkvfJ11fdUdsHJkJ7QkGRXxSbZHk087BF6kOT2J17nqkp-6doc4QPn7bgsHWl-jgXqXjRlRwunwe04rmDx14zYXF44eTb_UwiAemlRkx7A/s200/Savoy+Music+Center+Jam+Session.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191705942615460434" border="0" /></a>We went to the Savoy Music Center Eunice to listen to Cajun music at a jam session and to meet Marc Savoy. Marc is not only crafts beautiful Cajun accordions; he is a musician of the instrument playing in his family band, and a keeper of Cajun heritage. Marc took the time to not only answer my many questions but to speak with me regarding his music and passion for Cajun culture.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We went to the Liberty Theater, in Eunice where I was fortunate to meet and speak with song writer, singer and guitar player, and national treasure DL Menard. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCLVLqRYE9kSi2rn39CiQ11Fb-pblauDF2nalw66IwV6KvvRqhJpLYD46odlxINbg_xoV1l32DWm90PphRLMiFB1WKhh6MfSk2pAwbe-IXpHAp1sAEAFhghQLWtHNTb-5TRcEpWrRiY5Y/s1600-h/Liberty+Theater+Entry.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCLVLqRYE9kSi2rn39CiQ11Fb-pblauDF2nalw66IwV6KvvRqhJpLYD46odlxINbg_xoV1l32DWm90PphRLMiFB1WKhh6MfSk2pAwbe-IXpHAp1sAEAFhghQLWtHNTb-5TRcEpWrRiY5Y/s200/Liberty+Theater+Entry.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191704645535336994" border="0" /></a>Wow, did we pick the right night to be at the Liberty. It was a celebration of Menard’s 76th birthday and the entire audience was treated to an evening of great music, delicious jambalaya and birthday cake. Since the performance, broadcast on radio, was mostly in French it was fortunate that the lady sitting next to me generously translated. Sort of like the Prairie Home Companion, the show was warm folksy and very entertaining.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Not all of the restaurants we ate at were good, in fact at least one was terrible and I certainly do not recommend the Harbor Seafood Restaurant in Morgan City to anyone.<o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">In my opinion DI’s Restaurant just southwest of Eunice was the best, but Shuck’s in Abbeville was very good as was <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhNA7BX-rXNyn7m_F_4CE8F2C2AIRCeIE9XsTX8ZH5tyoZV6B7WrqxxlhoM6lY089IIpFp72sNHQ6F9UshxbqZ51DniTkeo_DbGA1G-tyIRTloj5uuZg7QvsD2FAOE5FS5nmn__egrcc/s1600-h/Mulate's+with+Cards+on+Ceiling.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhNA7BX-rXNyn7m_F_4CE8F2C2AIRCeIE9XsTX8ZH5tyoZV6B7WrqxxlhoM6lY089IIpFp72sNHQ6F9UshxbqZ51DniTkeo_DbGA1G-tyIRTloj5uuZg7QvsD2FAOE5FS5nmn__egrcc/s200/Mulate's+with+Cards+on+Ceiling.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191706281917876834" border="0" /></a>Mulate's in Breaux Bridge with a ceiling of business cards, and Don’s Seafood in Lafayette. Every restaurant we had dinner at had live Cajun music and I defy anyone not to want to get up and dance, which the wife and I did. Of course it helped that we had about 45 minutes of lessons and that the Cajun waltz and two-step are incredibly easy to get the hang of. Don’t misunderstand, I not saying that we danced like Cajuns, but boy did we have fun.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Surprisingly, the best gumbo was served at Frenchman’s Wilderness Campground. It was thick, rich and prepared by a family member of the staff at the campground. Also, the best red beans and rice was served to us at the Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">After nearly two weeks of fish; fried, boiled, broiled and baked, the ribeye steak I ate at Don’s Seafood in Lafayette was tasty indeed. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">If you are wondering how you can participate in a similar experience just get yourself an Airstream trailer and join Wally Byam Caravan Club International. </p>RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-47519876239128191612008-03-13T08:05:00.000-07:002008-12-09T22:43:57.451-08:00The Hullabaloo<p class="MsoNormal">If you want to enjoy one of the best Italian sausage sandwiches on either side of the Passaic River* go to the Hullabaloo Diner in Wellborn, Texas (about four miles east of College Station). Of course the Hullabaloo’s menu has lots of choices but speaking from experience if you choose the Italian sausage sandwich you will not be disappointed.</p> <p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTI2QlMBUL5iSIcJFtBL6aKF63wVYU0EG-qD9eaQWXKeGMMvLMirXJUEh5r9CoBbyISoNTWzVRTBKKofxlQx2Yxb0mJO1ETdc7QOZyb2B6qJ7yT-5sdURFzmV1XoMLxBXy3fBMEu1Dvbg/s1600-h/Hullabaloo+Logo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTI2QlMBUL5iSIcJFtBL6aKF63wVYU0EG-qD9eaQWXKeGMMvLMirXJUEh5r9CoBbyISoNTWzVRTBKKofxlQx2Yxb0mJO1ETdc7QOZyb2B6qJ7yT-5sdURFzmV1XoMLxBXy3fBMEu1Dvbg/s200/Hullabaloo+Logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177244382727785842" border="0" /></a>The folks at the Hullabaloo import their Italian sausage from Chicago and well seasoned with spices such as fennel, oregano, garlic, crushed anise seeds, red pepper flakes and sugar it is terrific.<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>The sausage in my sandwich is grilled to perfection, sliced lengthwise and nestled on a toasted roll, covered with slices of melted provolone cheese, grilled caramelized onion and roasted green bell pepper. I had to force myself to take a moment to enjoy the mouth-watering aroma before taking a bite. <span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>The crunch of the toasted roll, together with the sweetness of the sausage with its collection of Italian spices, followed by the heat of crushed red pepper is delightfully delicious.<o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">So flavorful is the combination of <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjcPtxhNZx6IbX8G1JZuIOSQQXzmedEEvngiFGBbxALDWDhyphenhyphengGQp1X_v3TOmHYwvLdo1LUgBgFwjZ3GlY9YeaLsQyH2QBz02QrU8Fd0CmlMfgqRtnIoXsrNfBBxMx04owZ6uDR_5jHbDQ/s1600-h/Hullabaloo+Outside.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjcPtxhNZx6IbX8G1JZuIOSQQXzmedEEvngiFGBbxALDWDhyphenhyphengGQp1X_v3TOmHYwvLdo1LUgBgFwjZ3GlY9YeaLsQyH2QBz02QrU8Fd0CmlMfgqRtnIoXsrNfBBxMx04owZ6uDR_5jHbDQ/s200/Hullabaloo+Outside.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177246328347970946" border="0" /></a>the sausage, cheese, onions and bell pepper that no mustard or other condiments are required; although, a small cup of marinara sauce is thoughtfully provided for dipping.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Go to <span style=""> </span><a href="http://www.hullabaloodiner.com/">http://www.hullabaloodiner.com</a> to check out the complete menu. You can also watch the video of Guy Fieri's visit to the Hullabaloo.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">* The Passaic River is located in lovely New Jersey and has the second largest water fall, by volume, in the United States. Didn't know that did you?<br /></p>RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-43766537709886752192008-03-04T06:52:00.000-08:002008-12-09T22:43:57.982-08:00Texas Roadhouse<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRR0eeL5J9elqhlXHQbh7RqTfx1JoZ4BjepUKCR9KKu_8yaRVyHWrRGGHMn-mVxQB5KNE9ifaAwva3z_5FHzQDr25wV-EBBi4f2Euh6JDzn6zvxZXRlVg_AbDJq9vr9As-M2jCpSTk6pQ/s1600-h/TRH+Nighttime+Image.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRR0eeL5J9elqhlXHQbh7RqTfx1JoZ4BjepUKCR9KKu_8yaRVyHWrRGGHMn-mVxQB5KNE9ifaAwva3z_5FHzQDr25wV-EBBi4f2Euh6JDzn6zvxZXRlVg_AbDJq9vr9As-M2jCpSTk6pQ/s320/TRH+Nighttime+Image.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173903661646823442" border="0" /></a><br />Last Saturday the wife, I and good friends went to a Texas Roadhouse restaurant on I-35 in Pflugerville, just north of Austin. It was just after 7:00 PM when we arrived, the place was packed, and our wait was about 40 minutes. We amused ourselves by talking and eating the peanuts we took from a huge barrel conveniently located by the front door.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWlvo5sbEbU58Dujo9sUHLeJYWjnNdXjRTfKhgMYDW9MufoAprsv_PoLMt6IW3Q94zcIoTPIeU20L7DO-UCGbWmSqlAw5OTZTwAGLIXNyX6B8JJcxwcuidgd1LQ3e6HVjO_GLRYThIm8/s1600-h/TRH+Biscuits+and+peanuts.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWlvo5sbEbU58Dujo9sUHLeJYWjnNdXjRTfKhgMYDW9MufoAprsv_PoLMt6IW3Q94zcIoTPIeU20L7DO-UCGbWmSqlAw5OTZTwAGLIXNyX6B8JJcxwcuidgd1LQ3e6HVjO_GLRYThIm8/s200/TRH+Biscuits+and+peanuts.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173905036036358226" border="0" /></a> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>Immediately upon being seated we were served a basket of freshly baked dinner rolls accompanied with whipped sweetened butter seasoned with cinnamon. Yummy. <span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Since the wife and I had just got back from a trip to Harlingen, Texas where we stayed in the Airstream, and I enjoyed way too many margaritas, tonight I drank lemonade. We ordered two of the country fried sirloin dinners, a pulled pork dinner, and a fried catfish dinner. Each dinner came with two sides, and ours included mashed potatoes, green beans, a side salad, and baked sweet potatoes.<o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Clearly the country fried sirloin is the Roadhouse’s take on a Texas favorite, chicken fried steak, and although nicely cooked, mine was over seasoned. It was also too thin making it more like a wiener schnitzel than chicken fried steak.<o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">My wife’s pulled pork was cooked just right, tender, but not overly so, and the BBQ sauce was tangy without being too sweet. A baked potato that mistakenly showed up was cheerfully replaced with a sweet potato. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjylD7w70y9uEF5FXIJmSh659fiRy_uq6lXU3UsTeMuzD66NjGRONpKo81UdfLZ-I14iVrEld1TLe0SvkFu-nXAs8hpRhQrciYnEYYQ4NZUCPBd34iTsxaNE7_C62GiWToAwbrv7uJvaQ/s1600-h/TRH+Sweet+Potato.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjylD7w70y9uEF5FXIJmSh659fiRy_uq6lXU3UsTeMuzD66NjGRONpKo81UdfLZ-I14iVrEld1TLe0SvkFu-nXAs8hpRhQrciYnEYYQ4NZUCPBd34iTsxaNE7_C62GiWToAwbrv7uJvaQ/s200/TRH+Sweet+Potato.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173904314481852482" border="0" /></a>The well breaded catfish filets were happily enjoyed. With the exception of a rather meager looking side salad all of the sides were very good. The mashed potatoes were nicely seasoned; the sweet potatoes baked perfectly, and the green beans cooked with bits of bacon.<o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The orders as served were attractive, and large; we all left with portion of our meal in a Styrofoam takeout box.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">This was not our first time eating at a Texas Roadhouse. On a previous visit we enjoyed a “Cactus Blossom”. This attractive appetizer is a whole, lightly battered, deep fried onion sliced to resemble a flower, and very tasty indeed. Unfortunately, the New York strip steak that I ordered medium rare on that visit was on the tough side and over cooked.<o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">On both occasions the service was fast, once seated, and very pleasant. <span style=""><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><br /></span></p>RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-12882393955296421142008-02-19T19:10:00.000-08:002008-12-09T22:43:58.287-08:00Just the Facts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfB492m8Z3798wXsfX7cT26gVrAb1QJDXjerlxD-we9zL1uVgOlHCU1pPRL4SHREB5MuN-M-Znr2ahhb5Yh72hKjoxbgclZwQ-5wPkmai1H2Q3WqrLaJ4-kdEPkIrst5wp2HHwi5eGCmA/s1600-h/facts+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfB492m8Z3798wXsfX7cT26gVrAb1QJDXjerlxD-we9zL1uVgOlHCU1pPRL4SHREB5MuN-M-Znr2ahhb5Yh72hKjoxbgclZwQ-5wPkmai1H2Q3WqrLaJ4-kdEPkIrst5wp2HHwi5eGCmA/s320/facts+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168895549262873778" border="0" /></a><br /> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">A few facts about bagels that you may or may not know:</span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><ul><li>A bagel should never have a soft cakey texture.</li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <ul><li>A bagel is born chewy.</li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <ul><li>A bagel with a thin crusty top is not stale – it was born that way.</li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <ul><li>If you can’t eat the bagel on the day it was born then freeze it.</li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <ul><li>Bring your fresh bagels home in a paper bag, and only put them in a plastic bag immediately before you put them into the freezer, assuming you want to save some for later.</li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <ul><li>A bagel frozen on the day it was born will be born again on thawing day. </li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <ul><li>A classic bagel contains flour, water and yeast. <span style=""> </span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <ul><li>A classic bagel does not contain egg, onions, sesame seed, cinnamon, poppy seed, chocolate chip, raisin, cranberries, garlic, rosemary, jalapeño, or blueberry.</li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <ul><li>A bagel does not have to be toasted to be enjoyed.</li></ul>RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-82802220275277435732008-02-12T14:29:00.000-08:002008-12-09T22:43:58.543-08:00Vintage Rally and Pie<o:p></o:p>The north Houston KOA in Montgomery, Texas was this year’s location for the Texas State Vintage Airstream Rally.<span class="bodyfont"> Hosted by the Texas Highland Lakes Unit of WBCCI, </span>turnout for the event was terrific with 83 Airstreams in attendance including about 26 vintage trailers.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA2jwjjvn8b2HkEJvEV9Olzim_kY8nRSkPMjPRls_teKX5nHjlLUYX_4fDPItQjwKWr1xzT5zfI_XlvphpnmMn5K0ndnCjpf5Ju6xH0Kttt1WTrqkUJMmQIBJaHMPJHcQeShf-EDmS9uQ/s1600-h/Sled+Sneaker.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA2jwjjvn8b2HkEJvEV9Olzim_kY8nRSkPMjPRls_teKX5nHjlLUYX_4fDPItQjwKWr1xzT5zfI_XlvphpnmMn5K0ndnCjpf5Ju6xH0Kttt1WTrqkUJMmQIBJaHMPJHcQeShf-EDmS9uQ/s200/Sled+Sneaker.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166227270765462658" border="0" /></a> I was there in my not so vintage Airstream for the five day event, and had a great time. <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p></o:p>Fortunately, the rally’s schedule allowed time to explore, and I was delighted to discover the Pie in the Sky Company. Pie in the Sky is located on Loop 360, just south of SR 105, in Montgomery, Texas, and serves both breakfast and lunch. When I got there it was too early for lunch, and since I had just enjoyed a good breakfast in our Airstream, there was only one alternative; I had to buy a whole coconut crème pie. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">No I didn’t eat it all at once, and I even shared it with my wife and friends – OK, not friends as in plural, but I did give one slice to a neighbor. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Pie in the Sky makes and distributes pies, and as reflected by the ingredient list for their coconut crème pie, (incorrect spelling and all): <b style=""><i style="">Cocnut, eggs, milk, Vanilla, Sugar, Vegetable Shorening, (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Monoglycerides, Soybean Lecithin, Artificial Butter Flavor), Potassium Sorbate, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil Sodium Caseinate, Soy Protein Concentrate, Polysorbate 60, Carbohydrate gum, Soy Lecithin, Xanthan, Gum</i></b>, their pies are in no way “homemade”. <span style=""> </span><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">For the most part the chemicals listed, with the exception of the partially hydrogenated fats, function as preservatives or emulsifiers intended to extend shelf life, are commonly used in the food industry, and have been qualified safe for us to eat by our USDA. Trans-fats, as you are no doubt aware, should be eliminated from our diet (along with high fructose corn syrup). </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">In my experience most restaurants that take the time to make their own pies do not use preservatives. Apparently, they don’t have to since the things disappear so quickly. Although, every now and then, when I am served a slice of crème pie that’s custard has just started to separate, I don’t get uptight because the proof that the dessert is mostly preservative free is in plain sight.<o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">However, restaurants that take the time to make their own “preservative free” crème pies, and then cover them with an artificial whipped topping in lieu of whipped cream are oxymoronic. I mean how dumb is that, who do they think they are fooling?<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Pie in the Sky Company obviously knows how to make a good crème pie, <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaAwwy9luAfLXtFwmXx7AUxaYyYOo6XPaapxxRlQKT44BuV9IQLhTUx-VsghjOOKOpicnUmEMtATWA-Yj0QdYYl9_gEuWloK8192FgWGd7cO9Nx0b9mzzOckhL-0QP5HRLR5sbVV7D0eg/s1600-h/PITSC+Overall.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaAwwy9luAfLXtFwmXx7AUxaYyYOo6XPaapxxRlQKT44BuV9IQLhTUx-VsghjOOKOpicnUmEMtATWA-Yj0QdYYl9_gEuWloK8192FgWGd7cO9Nx0b9mzzOckhL-0QP5HRLR5sbVV7D0eg/s200/PITSC+Overall.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166227610067879058" border="0" /></a>so I wonder why they can’t make one pie, preservative free, to be served in their restaurant, and another necessarily loaded with chemicals, to be shipped wherever. Until they do I won’t be returning, and that’s sad because their hamburgers look darn good, and that pie was indeed delicious.</p>RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-45372352964653312372008-02-01T11:20:00.000-08:002008-12-09T22:43:58.988-08:00The American Club Sandwich<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq0ij13aP_n7e2qmoCuNQ90s2yf4-REdSRHYoXDJjmVJcwI-pGhd8v4tz5Cx1U_H0P87jpG7-89ToGxhGKlGcPxWZ4TkL4lcwfKG7zsb7Jy2v3hleQYzTd02SO7W5y9abMKe9mJQ8U1x4/s1600-h/Club+Sand+w+hamand+great+turkey.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq0ij13aP_n7e2qmoCuNQ90s2yf4-REdSRHYoXDJjmVJcwI-pGhd8v4tz5Cx1U_H0P87jpG7-89ToGxhGKlGcPxWZ4TkL4lcwfKG7zsb7Jy2v3hleQYzTd02SO7W5y9abMKe9mJQ8U1x4/s320/Club+Sand+w+hamand+great+turkey.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162279618816717922" border="0" /></a>It used to be that the American club sandwich was made with fresh roasted turkey not that vague resemblance to the real thing; slices from a processed turkey roll.<span style=""> </span>I mean who in their right mind thought that a few slices of a turkey roll, probably roasted in some far off commissary, and tasting of salt and who knows what else, could ever take the place of the real thing. <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>I don’t know why, even after many disappointment, when I spot a club sandwich on the menu, my mouth begins to water.<span style=""> Always the optimist, and </span>believing that this time the result will be the real thing, I ask the server, “Will the turkey in my club sandwich be fresh roasted?”<span style=""> </span>The answer is usually yes, but sadly, the unhappy result is usually no.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Next time, figuring I must have asked the wrong question, and the sliced stuff that was in my sandwich was somehow my fault, I rephrase the question.<span style=""> </span>“Will the turkey in my sandwich be from a whole turkey, roasted by the restaurant, or will my sandwich include slices from a turkey roll?”<span style=""> </span>When the reply is, “We only use fresh roasted turkey”, with no reference to whole turkey, I know that the server either doesn’t understand the distinction between slices from a roll and meat from a whole turkey, or the answer is simply intended to obfuscate. <i style=""><o:p></o:p></i><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">OK, I know what you are thinking, give up, it isn’t worth it.<span style=""> </span>My answer is, it is worth it, because every now and then I am rewarded with the real thing, a magnificent club sandwich. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">The classic American club sandwich is constructed of thick pieces of breast meat carved from freshly roasted whole turkey, with crisp bacon, iceberg lettuce, <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCkdwVK6y_l2LRLSsvOrKXJFhmoDhDz20DcVuVZoKkC7rYDEOAWvnw3CNafK4CyfPX8Sa__uevZIg0-qg_59b23jlwaiIqELKCwe1cxWwCPRorcTz9wFEcfvDAYWx1mtLKTYLXxKmtVsM/s1600-h/Club+Sand+Good.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 289px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCkdwVK6y_l2LRLSsvOrKXJFhmoDhDz20DcVuVZoKkC7rYDEOAWvnw3CNafK4CyfPX8Sa__uevZIg0-qg_59b23jlwaiIqELKCwe1cxWwCPRorcTz9wFEcfvDAYWx1mtLKTYLXxKmtVsM/s320/Club+Sand+Good.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162094638870246482" border="0" /></a>slices of vine ripened tomatoes, layered between three slices of toasted white bread spread with real mayonnaise, and served sliced on the diagonal into quarters held together with a carefully placed toothpicks. It is one of the best sandwiches in the world.<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">By the way, did you know if you order a club sandwich in the UK, it will include chicken, not turkey?<span style=""> </span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Which came first the chicken or the turkey? </p>RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-75499031197231417002008-01-25T14:27:00.000-08:002008-12-09T22:43:59.735-08:00Breakfast of Memories<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTCIHoeOZYkO4e4YYMgXsKea2jmShKTMGOjnkW5tr9qByNIdTE_6uRynfW2SLkOmiMrGUpUEMrTyRL0L6fmFeovUwODdyr2Nk6VfXAw49YS0mIwCyzJeqx3BmtZ0D8OhIfu0oa55zGBBc/s1600-h/Avocado+tree+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159573617621546018" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTCIHoeOZYkO4e4YYMgXsKea2jmShKTMGOjnkW5tr9qByNIdTE_6uRynfW2SLkOmiMrGUpUEMrTyRL0L6fmFeovUwODdyr2Nk6VfXAw49YS0mIwCyzJeqx3BmtZ0D8OhIfu0oa55zGBBc/s200/Avocado+tree+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><o:p></o:p>When I was a kid breakfast eaten outside in the California sunshine was something that we often did as a family. About 11:00 AM, I would help my sister set the table shaded in part by the large avocado tree with yellow green foliage, and lumps of green fruit hanging from its branches. Fresh squeezed orange juice, scrambled eggs, warm crunchy/soft French rolls, strips of crisp bacon, cold milk, and maybe cinnamon rolls, made by my mother, to finish the meal. I loved breakfast then and I love it now. <span style="font-size:0;"></span><span style="font-size:0;"></span><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Once a month or so in the early 1960’s, my brother, me and two friends would drive to Ojai from Los Angeles to shoot at targets. I remember that one of our friends always dressed for the occasion in a khaki shirt, shorts and a hat with the brim folded up on one side, looking like Hemingway might have while on safari in Africa. Stopping in Ventura for breakfast was part of our ritual, and two eggs, three or four link sausage, hash brown potatoes, and pancakes, smeared with butter and covered with syrup was the usual breakfast.<span style="font-size:0;"> </span>Cholesterol, what was that? Calories, no one cared?<span style="font-size:0;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">For a few weeks in 1967, I worked in Cleveland, Ohio.<span style="font-size:0;"> </span>I was still living in Seattle, and was on temporary assignment to the company’s home office in Cleveland, Ohio. Along with a few other guys on similar duty I stayed at the old Hotel Alcazar. It must have been some kind of place in its heyday, but now eating there wasn’t an option. Each morning we drove to a nearby restaurant, one of few open in the morning for breakfast. We ate there so many times that the waitress got used to seeing the group, and she would chide anyone that failed to finish their meal. Breakfast was juice, a couple of eggs, maybe ham or bacon, toast and coffee. Interestingly, hash browns, so common in the west were not available. </p><p class="MsoNormal">A few years later, while working in Atlanta, Georgia, I often drove to our construction projects in South Carolina and Georgia with the construction manager. We always enjoyed stopping for a breakfast of eggs, a slice of country ham or a couple of sausage patties, the ubiquitous grits and fresh made biscuits. While grits never became a favorite, the ham and biscuits were usually outstanding. Sometimes we could get home fries, but never hash browns.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>In 1973, for a hospital project in Macon, Georgia, I would drive from Atlanta to meet with the hospital’s administrator. The meetings were scheduled for early morning, and I always made it a point to show up in time, because if late I would miss out on the fantastic sausage or ham biscuits, hot from the hospital’s own kitchen, and arguably the best in town.<o:p> </o:p></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0sCa6XOnZrE0YzS4vtYcecrk_ufwOHe9o-9WjLKJ8SRX6xs0v6GGmJ01QoJp1v4M2GHLAXyH5wjOiDSb1Ts9WVCcawP0Sk38hzoBPdDbs8aXktw5RP_rYer71TksWlhEjgyxelwKuxk/s1600-h/German+Cont+Brkst.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159548509242733570" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0sCa6XOnZrE0YzS4vtYcecrk_ufwOHe9o-9WjLKJ8SRX6xs0v6GGmJ01QoJp1v4M2GHLAXyH5wjOiDSb1Ts9WVCcawP0Sk38hzoBPdDbs8aXktw5RP_rYer71TksWlhEjgyxelwKuxk/s200/German+Cont+Brkst.jpg" border="0" /></a>In the 1980’s I had the good fortune to stay at many German hotels, and nearly all served an outstanding “continental” breakfast of soft or hard boiled eggs, sliced ham and other meats, yogurt, muesli, assorted fresh fruit, juice, Jacob’s coffee, and warm crusty rolls, with butter and jam; delicious indeed.<o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">My favorite breakfasts, not in any particular order, include:<o:p> </o:p></p>Buttermilk pancakes, crisp bacon, butter and real maple syrup.<br /><br />Fresh made roast beef hash with an egg fried over easy on top.<br /><br />Two fried eggs over easy, crisp bacon, well toasted rye bread, butter and jam.<br /><br />Most any German (sometimes called a continental) breakfast.<br /><br />A sliced bagel, toasted on the cut side, spread with cream cheese and apricot preserves.<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Breakfast things I dislike most:</p>Limp, warm bread that some restaurant call toast<br /><br />Undercooked bacon<br /><br />Weak coffee<br /><br />Margarine<p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">A few of the places that I recommend for breakfast:</p>Lange’s Café, Pipestone, MN. The best pancakes that I have ever eaten, hands down, end of story. Lange’s is in the southwest corner on Minnesota, and if you are within even a couple of hundred miles drive into Pipestone, and stop at Lange’s, you will not be disappointed.<br /><br />Blue Colony Diner, Newtown, CT. A great diner breakfast served almost faster the time it takes to order.<br /><br />Harley Davidson Dealer, Bedford Heights, OH. (Yup, they have a diner inside the dealership.) A very good breakfast served with the potato, potato, potato sound of Harleys being tuned, what could be better.<br /><br />Monument Café, Georgetown, TX. Located on Austin Ave., south of the square, the Monument Café serves a consistently good breakfast. They bring hot fresh baked <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwaslr0-dcIgEvIlh_Eexv2jLduZMw93nJTMb-ULzXuh2eJh1G0vmg94pYoagWPqSF3hog3oYlSlRe-WrucaU9Mdx698V_lHuwMZMA8I6n37jQxa-AC_dp3HsRbZpBH9WenRNiEpdrQ1A/s1600-h/Monument+Cafe+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159573763650434098" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwaslr0-dcIgEvIlh_Eexv2jLduZMw93nJTMb-ULzXuh2eJh1G0vmg94pYoagWPqSF3hog3oYlSlRe-WrucaU9Mdx698V_lHuwMZMA8I6n37jQxa-AC_dp3HsRbZpBH9WenRNiEpdrQ1A/s200/Monument+Cafe+2.jpg" border="0" /></a>biscuits to the table almost as soon as you sit down. I usually order pancakes, but their migas (scrambled eggs with tortilla chips, cheese and tomatoes) are sometimes too good to pass up.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Newman’s Bakery, Bellville, TX. Eat a good breakfast in a real honest to goodness bakery, now that’s a treat. After the eggs, just step to a glass case, pick out your favorite freshly baked pastry to enjoy with that third cup of coffee.<br /><br />The Virginia Kitchen, Herndon, VA. A small family owned restaurant that serves some of the best biscuits I remember eating.<span style="font-size:0;"> </span><br /><br />The Original Pancake House, on Lemmin, Dallas, TX. Not only good pancakes, served with real maple syrup, but just maybe the tastiest sausage patties on the planet.<br /><br />The Bread Winner Café on McKinney, Dallas, TX. Weekend Brunch at the Bread Winner Café is really special. I love their beef brisket hash, with an egg fried over-easy on top. The food made up for the annoying wait.RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-38843675997291108792008-01-18T10:06:00.000-08:002008-12-09T22:44:00.041-08:00Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries: Another Best<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVEVhZEZjxJvd59p02LSux7aajssYQ5__7wXGvgajKsJORC7iRbmT8bvcSFFSLjyeXnzvpyDU-dYU0smGhhFYnZnpiqixDAU9J9sgcrZUKXOqkCTaWdyrklU4dMMxCza-2txcoX7W7R3k/s1600-h/FG+Sign.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 169px; height: 128px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVEVhZEZjxJvd59p02LSux7aajssYQ5__7wXGvgajKsJORC7iRbmT8bvcSFFSLjyeXnzvpyDU-dYU0smGhhFYnZnpiqixDAU9J9sgcrZUKXOqkCTaWdyrklU4dMMxCza-2txcoX7W7R3k/s320/FG+Sign.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156901452390100514" border="0" /></a>When I was visiting my sister in northern Virginia she said she knew of a good burger place, and took me to Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries (FGBF) in nearby Reston. Although, I know that sis has a pretty good sense of the good and the bad when it comes to road food, and expected that a pretty good burger was in my immediate future, I was still more than a little surprised at how good a burger I actually had at FGFB's. <span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I liked everything about Five Guys from the “free” bucket of peanuts to the pseudo White Castle like atmosphere of the <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq8ITPTDVzu1U4yZGGfPfKCGKEAOlDEgcUgIHBO_rVE309uik2C_-ZOfLFb9ADs8PkSMp5fBs98K9nITZA6ysxTDdf4nhuAHDKRvLTvTCGtrOxBKKyM33aKy-tZm1bIICrDuLA05NDdTg/s1600-h/FG1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq8ITPTDVzu1U4yZGGfPfKCGKEAOlDEgcUgIHBO_rVE309uik2C_-ZOfLFb9ADs8PkSMp5fBs98K9nITZA6ysxTDdf4nhuAHDKRvLTvTCGtrOxBKKyM33aKy-tZm1bIICrDuLA05NDdTg/s320/FG1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156902268433886802" border="0" /></a>restaurant, and while not as challenging as ordering say a, <span style="">triple grande sugar free vanilla latte at Starbuck's, ordering a burger at FGFB’s is still a little tricky, especially for a newbie. <o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The standard cheese burger at Five Guys is a two patty affair made using never frozen beef and two slices of American cheese, dressed as you like it from a list of thousands of toppings – OK, not thousands but certainly many. I limited mine to onions, lettuce, tomato, and the condiments to mayo and a dab of yellow mustard. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">My cheeseburger was cooked to perfection, and the juices dripped on its foil/paper wrapping with each bite. The fries, made from whole spuds sliced in front of you, are fried in peanut oil, and served in a cup. Malt vinegar is available to sprinkle on top of your fries, which of course I did.</p><br /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/HP_ADM%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/HP_ADM%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/HP_ADM%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-3.jpg" alt="" /><br /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/HP_ADM%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-2.jpg" alt="" />RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-27809731295640302492008-01-17T18:04:00.000-08:002008-12-09T22:44:00.216-08:00A True Story: Did it Fall From the Sky?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsIW869pPT0JJVDTYxJFiJ6ezmJlupm5MM6YeAs2Bnvfs6nH1d9PoGcG17a3g8c0JmL1yMUUI_o5m5_TogHKrTMsThkdT_D2Ay2jf9xLsiCR5_lc_WlRLkzAIedERHplofMQKxdCwQWzo/s1600-h/Platoon+170.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsIW869pPT0JJVDTYxJFiJ6ezmJlupm5MM6YeAs2Bnvfs6nH1d9PoGcG17a3g8c0JmL1yMUUI_o5m5_TogHKrTMsThkdT_D2Ay2jf9xLsiCR5_lc_WlRLkzAIedERHplofMQKxdCwQWzo/s400/Platoon+170.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156635069928467970" border="0" /></a><br />Platoon 170, of which I am a member, is now at Camp Matthews, located a few miles north of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, California, for weapons training. I am seventeen years old, and with the exception of the last five weeks of my life I have freely indulged in candy and soda pop; things the Corps refers to as pogey bait, and does not allow.<o:p> </o:p> <p class="MsoNormal">One week out of the four each platoon spends at Camp Matthews is either on mess duty, working in the “butts” of the target ranges, or picking up trash.<span style=""> </span>When my platoon is selected to pick up trash we each get a burlap bag, a pole with a nail on the end, and ordered to clean up the camp’s grassy perimeter. I am assigned a portion between the camp’s fence and the adjoining four lane divided highway.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We get before day break, have a hot breakfast, get our gear and start working. Although it’s August the mornings are cool, and the tall grass stays wet and cold until close to noon. It quickly becomes a routine, and with the exception of a car speeding by from time to time I am alone in the quiet of the morning. <span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">My routine is broken when I spot something vaguely familiar sticking out of the grass. Lowering my pole I step closer, and look directly down. Mostly hidden, only the corner is in view, but I damn well know what it is.<span style=""> </span>I bend over, pick up the damp cardboard container, and it quickly disappears into my burlap bag, and that evening a few good men enjoy some forbidden fruit.<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">For years I have wondered how it got there; I mean, how do you accidentally lose an entire six-pack of cola? Did some thoughtful, kindhearted soul throw it out of a fast moving car, or did it fall from the sky? </p> <p class="MsoNormal">………I like to believe the latter.</p>(In case your wondering, that's me five from the right, second row down from the top.)RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-2136157947502479972008-01-10T17:13:00.000-08:002008-12-09T22:44:00.991-08:00Diners: Like Snow to a Snow Man<o:p></o:p>Diners serve the food we long for, the food we ate while growing up, that our mothers used to make, and what is sometimes referred to as road or comfort food. When I lived in New England, being an unabashed road food junkie, it was sort of like being in heaven, because New England, and in particular Rhode Island is after all the motherland of the American diner, and they were everywhere.<br /><o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="">To put it into a metaphor a diner is to a road food junkie what the Internet is to an information junkie. Don’t like that, how about a diner is to a road food junkie what snow is to a snow man? Anyway, you get the idea.<o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Diners are also part of our bulwark against the flattening (to borrow a word from Thomas L. Friedman) of America, because they still reflect not only the heritage of their owners, and the mobility of our population, but the uniqueness of the local experience. For example, on the menu alongside the usual suspects like meatloaf (arguably the most common of all our road foods) you will find gizzards if you’re in Joe’s Gizzard City in Potterville, Michigan, “calf fries” if you’re in Clinton’s Café in Vinita, Oklahoma, or falafel if your at the Falafel Drive-in in San Jose, California. In comparison, your "local"mall has the same stores, selling the same things, as if you walked into a mall a thousand miles away.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6fQPJC7azlmipAeNTAkfbcAxlRR5Xn21jU8QXEJFDy3UfwJQlb-bqSvgSAfoD99YPiUA4nMiG91h9yZJH4GqrSOgnJ9RCJNQDQ1Wc5GMUXLhOAAe3FNO4rIhfPrp_w0sfmHN5naw1x1A/s1600-h/NH+Diner+Free.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6fQPJC7azlmipAeNTAkfbcAxlRR5Xn21jU8QXEJFDy3UfwJQlb-bqSvgSAfoD99YPiUA4nMiG91h9yZJH4GqrSOgnJ9RCJNQDQ1Wc5GMUXLhOAAe3FNO4rIhfPrp_w0sfmHN5naw1x1A/s200/NH+Diner+Free.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5154068410357280178" border="0" /></a><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Diners have a few other important things in common: The food they serve is nearly always prepared from fresh ingredients, often from recipes handed down from an earlier generation, and maybe most importantly they do not have absentee ownership in that they are usually operated on a day to day basis by the same people who own them. They are no-nonsense places to eat, and their focus is on serving you good food cooked on location, fast. That is not to say they are fast food restaurants because they most certainly are not.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVDwCyUphDzbsFkzU27Bbns2it1Xtoa2oHnxIDVXZJyTxPjffYqNRlz6T7ppFxS_A_eVSynSeV-q0stcqK_6eepk_3sIJ0uJV2zUzusv4pg5x3AfA-Ms-I0HFz2ka8tQcfw93rOgKjdsA/s1600-h/Franks+Brick+Diner.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVDwCyUphDzbsFkzU27Bbns2it1Xtoa2oHnxIDVXZJyTxPjffYqNRlz6T7ppFxS_A_eVSynSeV-q0stcqK_6eepk_3sIJ0uJV2zUzusv4pg5x3AfA-Ms-I0HFz2ka8tQcfw93rOgKjdsA/s200/Franks+Brick+Diner.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5154068977292963266" border="0" /></a></p>By the way, diners are primarily defined by the food they serve, not by their architecture. Some look like a lonely circus wagon, or a streamlined rail car, left behind when the train left town, and others like a drive-in restaurant. Its indeed fortunate that their appearance is not important because some are just plain ugly. <p class="MsoNormal" style="">On a drive with my wife and daughter from Boston to Philadelphia we stopped for breakfast at the Blue Colony Diner on I-84 in Newtown, Connecticut. It was about 9:30 AM, and the place was busy, but not full. Almost before we sat down our waitress showed up to drop off the menus, and take our drink order. She returned with our coffee and we ordered; mine was a short stack of pancakes with a side of bacon. We had taken no more than a few sips of our coffee, when the waitress was back at our table with our food. Now, as you would imagine I have eaten in more than a few diners, and have experienced fast service many times before, but I have never been served anywhere, fast food place or otherwise, as quickly as on that morning in the Blue Colony Diner. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">When a copy of Richard J.S. Gutman’s book, <u>American Diner</u>, a great source of information for all things diner including the location of every vintage diner in New England was given to me, I was off on a quest; I would eat at every vintage diner in New England. Now living in Texas I will probably never finish that journey, but I sure enjoyed some good food, and met some great people while traveling that particular road.<o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">The Food Network’s wonderful TV show Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, hosted by the very entertaining and enthusiastic Guy Fieri, does a wonderful job of presenting some of the best road food places in America. From the their web site I printed a list of the places visited by Guy on the show to use as a reference as I travel around the country in my Airstream.<o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Fqw2IKxAipjAzXb9QrKZ47q8HOX_eAqhTvkaDMt3HRnU-W22imAIYH9mOYGL1Cs7Pp2cAm3PsGjN8PGZMhqbpMrZCL6JO5nA6TbkgIDdPlKop9o2M_C_Ejai6ZPjX-T8CxyQMNj3aIg/s1600-h/Wilsons+Diner+2+free.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Fqw2IKxAipjAzXb9QrKZ47q8HOX_eAqhTvkaDMt3HRnU-W22imAIYH9mOYGL1Cs7Pp2cAm3PsGjN8PGZMhqbpMrZCL6JO5nA6TbkgIDdPlKop9o2M_C_Ejai6ZPjX-T8CxyQMNj3aIg/s200/Wilsons+Diner+2+free.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5154022905178779026" border="0" /></a>Wilson’s Diner in Waltham, Massachusetts is a wonderful vintage diner, and when I was there for lunch the following exchange took place:<o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">The cashier, standing behind the register, said, <b style="">“Food alright?”</b><br />Customer, in the process of taking a few bills out of his wallet, replied, <b style="">“Always is.”<o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">……and that says it all.</p>RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216859638054199305.post-47805840215679199302008-01-07T17:44:00.000-08:002008-12-09T22:44:01.248-08:00A Tiny Burger does not a Slider Make<o:p></o:p>Friday’s has added “sliders” to their menu, and I assume that their intent is to imitate the real thing as served by White Castle or Krystal Burger, but no onion ring here because they have woefully missed their goal. <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Several other national restaurant chains have added small hamburgers to their menu, but with the exception of the tasty tiny burgers I have eaten at two different Ruby Tuesday’s, they were just plain awful. The phony sliders, or whatever they were called, were over cooked, over seasoned, covered with onions more steamed than caramelized, and served on cold buns.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I know that there are at least a few non-chain burger joints that make a decent "slider", the Chicago Hamburger Company (CHC) in Phoenix comes to mind. Their "sliders' are good, and if you are in Phoenix, and need a "slider" fix the CHC is the place to go.<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The “true” slider includes a small perforated patty, caramelized onions, steamed bun, and yellow mustard. The perforations in the patty make for quicker cooking, and facilitate onion flavor infusing into the patty. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1qgQMiacEAps4U9ydiWG_n5yClGdK12nbYf6XhIIIl307kDNlFLVdSgO2ismbHOBp6lN80TV2mwIKG8Yj2yyN8w-vaTXsrXzLij-cANyGQea7zK5WDyD99TLNZJHCKqGFXYf4p5suJso/s1600-h/WC+Slider+Boxed.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1qgQMiacEAps4U9ydiWG_n5yClGdK12nbYf6XhIIIl307kDNlFLVdSgO2ismbHOBp6lN80TV2mwIKG8Yj2yyN8w-vaTXsrXzLij-cANyGQea7zK5WDyD99TLNZJHCKqGFXYf4p5suJso/s200/WC+Slider+Boxed.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152916156531109234" border="0" /></a>The small cardboard boxes that sliders are traditionally served in help keep the product warm, and also function much like the paper wraps used in other quality burger joints by helping the bouquet of beef/onion to permeate the bun. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">White Castle and Krystal Burger are the places of choice for real sliders. Two or three sliders, a cup of chili with diced onions, and a cold soda; now that’s good eating. </p>RoadFoodMavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424128506327508715noreply@blogger.com0