Month: December 2014 (Page 1 of 3)
LAF in the A.M. December 30th, 2014
A Morning Menu of LAF-Style Food News and Stories to Begin Your Day
Jacques Torres Pop Up Comes to Pittsburgh
Bauder Pharmacy of Iowa Closing?
Gooey Butter Cake, Frozen Custard, and Chocolate
Owl Bar and Cafe History
LAF in the A.M. December 29th, 2014
A Morning Menu of LAF-Style Food News and Stories to Begin Your Day
Barbecue on Sunday
How Is Shake Shack’s ‘Shroom Burger?
Stroud’s Bringing Fried Chicken to Independence, MO
Al’s #1 Italian Beef Groupon
A Morning Menu of LAF-Style Food News and Stories to Begin Your Day
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, Brooklyn NY
REVIEW
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory is one of the most understated ice cream parlors we’ve ever visited. It’s basically a counter inside a small historic old building. There’s little need for ice cream-themed razzle-dazzle inside when the stunning Brooklyn waterfront serves as an incomparable dining room outside. Continue reading
LAF in the A.M. December 24th, 2014
A Morning Menu of LAF-Style Food News and Stories to Begin Your Day
El Charro New Concessionaire for Tucson’s Rillito Park Track
Greenwich, CT’s Méli-Mélo Looking to Expand
Chicago Writer Approves of Chicago Shake Shack
Graeter’s Coming to Chicago Region
The Western Cafe, Bozeman MT
REVIEW
If you’re out for breakfast in Montana, one thing we guarantee you’ll find on the menu are cinnamon rolls, probably made in-house. In our experience, they are as mandatory as biscuits in a Southern café, a situation which makes us very happy. We love cinnamon rolls! Continue reading
LAF in the A.M. December 23rd, 2014
A Morning Menu of LAF-Style Food News and Stories to Begin Your Day
Spud Fish and Chips Coming to Edmonds WA
KC’s Golden Ox Has Closed
First Vegas Shake Shack Opens Monday
The Last Days of Cafe Edison
The Chowda House, Red Bank NJ
REVIEW
Most of what we sampled at The Chowda House was good; some was mediocre. It’s good enough, though, to warrant a return visit to explore more of the menu. That name almost kept us away. It’s a pretty good rule of thumb that when a restaurant uses cutesy names like “chowda” instead of chowder, you’re dealing with a strictly-for-tourists joint. But that rule is violated here. Not that Red Bank is any kind of tourist magnet to begin with but Chowda House, across the street from the train station, is fairly unobtrusive and not in the choicest part of town. If they want to survive they’ll have to click with locals and commuters. Continue reading
LAF in the A.M. December 22nd, 2014
A Morning Menu of LAF-Style Food News and Stories to Begin Your Day
Where Sausage Is King in Ohio
A Taste Test from the Moosewood Cookbook
Top 50 Fried Chicken Restaurants
More Info on Closing of Marty’s Donut Land of Ipswich
Charlie’s Famous Italian Hot Dogs, Kenilworth NJ
REVIEW
It’s possible to be served an Italian hot dog in the Newark area at a restaurant with more soul, more sass, but few dog houses can compete with the taste of a Charlie’s Italian dog. What makes a Charlie’s dog special is that each item in the sandwich is a little bit, but noticeably, better than at most other places. The hot dogs themselves are more flavorful, the potatoes are superb and crisp, and the onions and peppers are brighter, too. We recommend getting a double. In fact, we always recommend a double when ordering an Italian hot dog. Not only is it easier to eat (you get a 180 degree section of bread, rather than the awkward 90 degrees), but it just feels right, in the same way that getting a double brat in Wisconsin feels more right than a single. Continue reading
LAF in the A.M. December 21st, 2014
A Morning Menu of LAF-Style Food News and Stories to Begin Your Day
Chicago Mix Now Garrett Mix
Vermont Gifts for the Food Lover
Decorate Your Own Gingerbread House
The Return of Cassell’s Hamburgers
M & M Soul Food Cafe, Las Vegas NV
When it comes to food for the visitor, Las Vegas is a funny place. All the attention goes to the casinos, for three things: the upscale restaurants run by nationally known chefs, the buffets, and the old-time bargains like 99-cent shrimp cocktails. People forget that Las Vegas is a big city and, like all big cities, there are plenty of superb places to eat around town. We guarantee that the 2 million folks living in the metropolitan area don’t limit their dining to The Strip. You just have to know where to go. Continue reading
LAF in the A.M. December 20th, 2014
A Morning Menu of LAF-Style Food News and Stories to Begin Your Day
Skyline Chili Watch
NYC: Deli Capital
Marty’s Donut Land of Ipswich Has Closed
Canadian Columnist Samples NOLA Fried Chicken
Checking in at: Rossi’s Bar & Grill, Hamilton NJ
We began with Mushrooms & Long Hots. Long hots are Italian-style hot green peppers that can vary in heat from a slight nip to explosively hot. It’s fun eating them because it’s like Russian roulette – you never know the punch each pepper is about to deliver until you eat one! The heat doesn’t hit immediately; it takes about 10 seconds to really set in. A couple of these were very, very hot, delicious laid across a slice of Italian bread. Continue reading
LAF in the A.M. December 19th, 2014
A Morning Menu of LAF-Style Food News and Stories to Begin Your Day
Top 40 Food Cities in U.S.
Tulsa Lobster
How to Spend Only a Few Hours in Chicago
An Interview with Tony Luke Jr.
Joe Tess Place, Omaha NE
Joe Tess sells carp. Not for stocking the pond in your Japanese garden, but for eating. Most Americans do not consider carp much of an eating fish (although it does find its way into gefilte fish), but here in Nebraska and the surrounding states, it’s an inexpensive treat. Especially when someone else does the cleaning and cooking. Continue reading
LAF in the A.M. December 18th, 2014
A Morning Menu of LAF-Style Food News and Stories to Begin Your Day
Philippe The Original: No Cash, No Problem!
Maltby Live at the Filmore
Detroit Coney Taste-Off
Buffalo News Visits Anchor Bar Outpost
Willow Creek Cafe & Saloon, Willow Creek MT
REVIEW
The Bozeman, Montana airport not only serves the college town of Bozeman, but is also a popular point of arrival for those planning a trip to Yellowstone. Bozeman is additionally, as far as we can tell, the only destination in Montana to which east coast residents can get a non-stop flight. Whatever the reason you find yourself at Bozeman Yellowstone International, we recommend the following course of action upon arrival: drive about 30 miles west (practically next door in Montana terms) to the tiny town of Willow Creek and dine in a 1910 saloon. Continue reading
