LAF in the A.M. October 21st, 2014

A Morning Menu of Stories We Think You’ll Find Interesting

Good Eats in Revere MA

CNN Ranks the 12 Best Meat-Eating Cities in the U.S.

Comedian Jim Gaffigan Loves Eating, Especially in Chicago

A Visit with the Owner of Geno’s Steaks

Difficult Times for the Owners of Mr. Mac’s Canteen

Shake Shack Watch

Good Eats in Revere MA

A relative newcomer to Revere Beach in Massachusetts sings the praises of the dining scene here. While he’s a big fan of the famous Kelly’s Roast Beef, he’s found much more of culinary interest in the coastal town.

CNN Ranks the 12 Best Meat-Eating Cities in the U.S.

Steak dinner at Bern’s Steak House of Tampa, FL

From number twelve Omaha to number one New York, CNN combines expert assessment with statistics to choose the top 12 meat cities in the country.

Comedian Jim Gaffigan Loves Eating, Especially in Chicago

Deep dish pie from Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria in Chicago, IL

Comedian and Chicagoland native Jim Gaffigan is releasing his latest book, Food: A Love Story, this month. He talks with RedEye about his deep-dish pizza, Chicago dog, and Italian beef cravings.

A Visit with the Owner of Geno’s Steaks

A steak sandwich from Geno’s Steaks in Philadelphia, PA

The Philadelphia Daily News visits with Geno Vento, the owner of Geno’s Steaks. Geno was named after the cheese steak joint. His parents owned Geno’s until his father passed away in 2011. Geno is currently attending restaurant school and resisting entreaties to franchise.

Difficult Times for the Owners of Mr. Mac’s Canteen

Ray McPadden Jr. passed away last year on February 9th.

The McPadden family, owners of Mr. Mac’s Canteen in Milford and Monroe, CT, and former owners of the Merritt Canteen in Bridgeport, have recently faced, and continue to face, some very difficult health issues. Read more about their situation, and how you can help, at The Monroe Courier.

Shake Shack Watch

Frozen custard from Shake Shack

Boston Restaurant Talk reports that a fourth Boston-area Shake Shack has been announced, this one planned for Legacy Place in Dedham. Opening is planned for mid-2015. There are currently Shake Shacks in Chestnut Hill and Harvard Square, and a third will open in spring on Newbury Street in the Back Bay.