So, wait a minute.... There's an AMERICAN style of cooking? I fear trying to place the country's cuisine into a singular style simple called "American" because there's so much of it, from such a variety … more
Chili's is one of my favorite chain of "bar and grill" restaurants. They have too much good stuff to serve, such as frozen blackberry margaritas, deep fried onion and jalapeno slices, … more
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kfontenot posted a Quick Tip about American Cuisine.
September 07, 2011
I think American food gets a bad rap because it's so familiar to all of us here in the ol' U.S. of A. It really is a great mash up of the numerous cultures that have come to call the United States home. … more
I am so excited to review the Not Your Average Joe's Summer's Best Fest! Last year with a 6 month old baby, I missed it unfortunately. I didn't let it get away this time! If you like supporting … more
A great event to sample New England's (or VA's) local seafood! Love everything about it, atmosphere, prices, staff, and the delicious menu with local ingredients. If you like things spicy, be sure to … more
Le Pigeon is the epitome of the modern day food scene in Portland, small communal tables, quaint rustic decor, well educated (and talented) staff, seasonal menu, and tattooed Chef. The only … more
I am on a mission (hoping to get sponsored by lipitor) to find the best pork belly sandwich and this my friends may be a gold medal winner. Yesterday, I ventured out to the SE warehouse district … more
First of all, the inside of this place is UH-MAY-ZING. The interior was very nicely designed with a great amount of dark lumber. The lighting was comfortable and the music gave good ambiance, and there … more
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ariajuliet posted a Quick Tip about Onion Ring.
September 18, 2009
Oh, how they ate! Long ago, up to just after WWII, the United States was a land of regions. New England was separate and distinct from the South, for example, and the Plains States … more
As I read "The Food of a Younger Land," it struck me as perhaps a useful companion to a book I read several years ago, Dixie Before Disney: 100 Years of Roadside Fun, about roadside culture in the South … more
Let me tell you, I love the ol' PB&J sandwiches. Just the other day, I was with my boyfriend at his friend's house and we were all playing video games. A few hours later we were hungry and decided … more