How often would you describe a ham sandwich as “dreamy”? Um, never. Unless, of course, you try the ham sandwich at The Citizen Café, the restaurant opened by former Sample Room executive chef Michael MacKay.… The Citizen Café: Yes, it really is great food for the people.
Well, collusion might be too strong a word these days. But not long ago, the thought of a meeting between the heads of media giants was viewed with immeasurable suspicion among journalism practitioners. Now, not… Newspaper survival: Collusion?
Ah, good ol’ Harold. You remember Harold, right? Sure you do. He’s still out there, doing what he does best: chasing skirt and consuming alcohol faster than an ethanol-converted Hummer. But he’s nothing if not… RNC News: John McCain’s convention speech, first draft
Well, nothing like some bonafide barbecue to snap a fella out of the doldrums. That barbecue being Big Daddy’s, on University and Dale in good ol’ St. Paul, right next to the vacant lot that… Big Daddy’s: Big barbecue
By Lewis Yes, The Bloated Belly soldiers on. Through great floods of alcohol and avalanches of food, the remaining crew at HQ do remember that there is a blog floating out there, and, when inspired,… Lemon Grass? Kick ass.
First, let me state that I like Zander Café in St. Paul. Always have. I live just around the corner, you know. I liked the varnished plywood floor, the homey-yet-elegant feel, the great food at… The deal with Zander…
Man, it’s cold out here in St. Paul. Time to start a fire in the fireplace and bundle up on the couch with the hottie of your choice. That and make some soup. And I… Butternut squash soup
Writing about my freezer jam sauce concoction reminded me of a pseudo-annual tradition on my annual pilgrimage up to Lake Huron. So, here ‘tis, because there is nothing quite like Palm’s Krystal Bar. And thinking… Palm’s Krystal Bar: for your fried chicken pleasure
George Dubya woulda been proud of us this weekend. Yep, we heeded his 9/11 rallying cry (“Go out and shop!) with Midwestern abandon this weekend. Meaning, the lady friend and I (and her visiting parents)… Good little consumers…
Work last week had me driving out to a casino about 120 miles southwest of the Twin Cities to check out their kitchen operation. First time I’ve been out that far in about 20 years.… Believe in the BLT