The Shrimp Po Boy is a bunch of fried shrimp on a roll. Sounds simple? You'd think so, but the location of the really good shrimp po boys is hotly contested. This particular po boy came from the 49 restaurant in Gulfport, oddly enough located on highway 49.
To help you northerners understand, the shrimp po boy is the Cheesesteak of the south. Everybody makes one, and everyone disagrees over where to go to get the best one.
...maybe it's just me
December 26, 2008
December 22, 2008
Good to be that guy
So now I'm the Director of Web Communications at my new company - a very old company - the American Bible Society. The pace is frenetic, the people are fantastic and I'm trying to clean up a bit of a web mess.
Our Development department has been working through a direct mail provider called Stratmark who, in a wash of Christmas spirit, has sent me a gift.
A gift of Chocolate.
This tower from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Company contained a plethora of cocoa goodness from the nutty caramels in the top to the lovingly wrapped pretzels in the middle down to the ensconced cashews and almonds in the bottom. All delicious.
It's good to be the guy who gets stuff from vendors for Christmas.
... maybe it's just me
Our Development department has been working through a direct mail provider called Stratmark who, in a wash of Christmas spirit, has sent me a gift.
A gift of Chocolate.This tower from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Company contained a plethora of cocoa goodness from the nutty caramels in the top to the lovingly wrapped pretzels in the middle down to the ensconced cashews and almonds in the bottom. All delicious.
It's good to be the guy who gets stuff from vendors for Christmas.
... maybe it's just me
December 15, 2008
Burgeriffic
First of all, it's been a long time since I've posted anything and that's not because I haven't been eating - oh no. I've just been very busy...
I've been working hard and eating at home or at my desk a whole lot. But today at lunch TJ brought me over to Five Guys. It's the East's answer to In-N-Out.
Great burgers, fresh toppings, Bay's seasoning on the fries and Coke at the fountain.
This particular Five Guys is in a strip-mall, just about a mile from my office, and now I have a fun place to go for lunch from time to time.
One note - there are free peanuts in the shell available for munching. They are not roasted. They are raw peanuts. That is just wrong.
... maybe it's just me.
- Getting a new job
- Moving to the Philadelphia suburbs
- Getting engaged to Sylvia
I've been working hard and eating at home or at my desk a whole lot. But today at lunch TJ brought me over to Five Guys. It's the East's answer to In-N-Out.
Great burgers, fresh toppings, Bay's seasoning on the fries and Coke at the fountain.
This particular Five Guys is in a strip-mall, just about a mile from my office, and now I have a fun place to go for lunch from time to time.
One note - there are free peanuts in the shell available for munching. They are not roasted. They are raw peanuts. That is just wrong.
... maybe it's just me.
November 9, 2008
between the lines
In Philadelphia there are cheesesteaks. Today, I had them for the second time at Pat's King of Steaks. Jeremy was kind enough to haul me around after visiting his church.
In this picture, you can see the lineup to order (wit or witout) the beef bricks slathered or insulated with cheese. Across the street, there's another line at Geno's Cheesesteaks. You gotta give Geno's credit for building competition directly across the street from the originator of this east coast yummy.
Clearly, they're not hurting for business.
... maybe it's just me
In this picture, you can see the lineup to order (wit or witout) the beef bricks slathered or insulated with cheese. Across the street, there's another line at Geno's Cheesesteaks. You gotta give Geno's credit for building competition directly across the street from the originator of this east coast yummy.
Clearly, they're not hurting for business.
... maybe it's just me
November 7, 2008
mmmm... Big sandwich
Did you know Wal-Mart sells sandwiches?
I didn't either, but now I do. Living out of a hotel room in Philadelphia is strange enough and I honestly don't feel like a daily diet of eating alone at Chili's or Logan's is the best way to spend my time. I like to eat from the grocery store.
I found one with a salad bar my first night in town. Last night I noticed a Super-Wal-Mart (like Wal-Mart needed to be super-sized in any way). I made my way in and the first things I saw were these sandwiches in the deli.
Now I didn't bring a tape measure or anything, but I'm pretty sure this sandwich was about 20" long. Add mustard and I was tucked in for the night.
... maybe it's just me
I didn't either, but now I do. Living out of a hotel room in Philadelphia is strange enough and I honestly don't feel like a daily diet of eating alone at Chili's or Logan's is the best way to spend my time. I like to eat from the grocery store.
I found one with a salad bar my first night in town. Last night I noticed a Super-Wal-Mart (like Wal-Mart needed to be super-sized in any way). I made my way in and the first things I saw were these sandwiches in the deli.
Now I didn't bring a tape measure or anything, but I'm pretty sure this sandwich was about 20" long. Add mustard and I was tucked in for the night.
... maybe it's just me
November 3, 2008
Tony Packo's
I was in Toledo on my way to Philadelphia and I had to jump off at the Front Street exit.
The chilli, the spicy dogs, the even spicier pickles are a magical combination on a cross-country road trip.
... maybe it's just me?
The chilli, the spicy dogs, the even spicier pickles are a magical combination on a cross-country road trip.
... maybe it's just me?
October 22, 2008
Saint Pat
Today is my first day in my new office and I'm excited to start my new job at The American Bible Society in Wayne, Pennsylvania - near Philadelphia.
With Philadelphia comes Philly Cheese Steaks.
This is Pat's King of Steaks, the claimed inventor of what might be the single greatest single contribution to American cuisine. I had this when I was here for my interview about 3 weeks ago. I also had Geno's across the street - also good, but I like Pat's better I think.
This last note might open me up to a horde of criticism and questions about my upbringing... you get the picture.
Maybe it's just me...
With Philadelphia comes Philly Cheese Steaks.
This is Pat's King of Steaks, the claimed inventor of what might be the single greatest single contribution to American cuisine. I had this when I was here for my interview about 3 weeks ago. I also had Geno's across the street - also good, but I like Pat's better I think.
This last note might open me up to a horde of criticism and questions about my upbringing... you get the picture.
Maybe it's just me...
October 20, 2008
Twitter with a raspberry reduction
It's Internet Ministry Conference time and the food is always amazing. Notice this dessert - white chocolate mousse in a chocolate shell with a raspberry reduction, next to an iPod touch with twitter running on it.
That's much better than an iPod touch with a raspberry reduction running on it.
maybe it's just me...
That's much better than an iPod touch with a raspberry reduction running on it.
maybe it's just me...
October 7, 2008
Fall - with a twist
Whilst driving through my local Starbucks I like to make fun of Sylvia's order. She gets a "Venti, skinny, vanilla, latte" but when I order it I like to say something like this.
Sylvia laughs when I do that, and that's half the reason. This time, the intrepid barista in the drive-thru says:
We applauded when we got to the window.
I'm not a big fan of Fall - as it has fully arrived here in West Michigan, but I do like the Pumpkin Spice Latte an awful lot.
...maybe it's just me?
first I'm gonna need a big ole honkin' venti, skinny, no-fat, no-sugar, no-fun, no-nothin' vanilla, latte...
WITH WHIP
Sylvia laughs when I do that, and that's half the reason. This time, the intrepid barista in the drive-thru says:
wow - with that twist at the end I thought I was in an M. Night Shyamalan movie
We applauded when we got to the window.
I'm not a big fan of Fall - as it has fully arrived here in West Michigan, but I do like the Pumpkin Spice Latte an awful lot.
...maybe it's just me?
September 22, 2008
Crabs!
My friend Steve Wilcox invited a bunch of us over for Maryland blue crabs.
Sylvia and I had a great time and Zeke ate almost a whole hot dog.
Note about blue crabs: after you cook 'em, they turn red. Kind of a political statement, don't you think?
...maybe it's just me
Sylvia and I had a great time and Zeke ate almost a whole hot dog.
Note about blue crabs: after you cook 'em, they turn red. Kind of a political statement, don't you think?
...maybe it's just me
September 5, 2008
Best Juice Ever
Many years ago, Ocean Spray made Cran-Blueberry. It was amazing. Then, they stopped making it. It was sad.
Today, I found this in the grocery store. It is fantastic. I've started hitting the juice pretty hard today.
If you've had someone else's Cranberry-Blueberry concoction, that's fine, but this is the best juice ever.
... maybe it's just me
Today, I found this in the grocery store. It is fantastic. I've started hitting the juice pretty hard today.
If you've had someone else's Cranberry-Blueberry concoction, that's fine, but this is the best juice ever.
... maybe it's just me
September 4, 2008
Wild Stallion
As if we needed one more energy drink - this is mango flavored. I found it on tap at a gas station.
When you think of wild stallions, raw power, rippling muscles, thundering hooves, and manes whipping in the wind as they gallop across the great plains - don't you just think "Orange Mango"?
... maybe it's just me
When you think of wild stallions, raw power, rippling muscles, thundering hooves, and manes whipping in the wind as they gallop across the great plains - don't you just think "Orange Mango"?
... maybe it's just me
August 22, 2008
one please
There's got to be a way that I can set this up in my own kitchen.
I'd probably just end up sticking my face underneath and dispensing both barrels directly into my mouth.
... maybe it's just me.
I'd probably just end up sticking my face underneath and dispensing both barrels directly into my mouth.
... maybe it's just me.
August 20, 2008
Red Knapp's Dairy Bar
Rochester, Michigan is the home of Red Knapp's Dairy Bar. Until I was on the way there, I thought is was the Dairy Barn. Clearly, I'm a moron.
It's a 50's-style diner. It's been a 50's-style diner since the 50's.
That's actually really nice. Great burgers on homemade buns, shakes served in the can and fries.
You can't go wrong when those are all done well.
...maybe it's just me.
Thanks to Sylvia for taking me there!
It's a 50's-style diner. It's been a 50's-style diner since the 50's.
That's actually really nice. Great burgers on homemade buns, shakes served in the can and fries.
You can't go wrong when those are all done well.
...maybe it's just me.
Thanks to Sylvia for taking me there!
August 2, 2008
Old Joke
I have the privilege of serving on the Board of Directors for Greater Hopes, Inc. Adoption Agency and we had our first meetings this week in Rockford, MI - just around the corner from The Corner Bar.
Famous for their hot dogs and their hot dog contest. It seems if you eat enough dogs in a short enough amount of time, then you get your name on their wall. That's good fun!
When I ordered my hot dog I was reminded of this old joke.
...maybe it's just me
Famous for their hot dogs and their hot dog contest. It seems if you eat enough dogs in a short enough amount of time, then you get your name on their wall. That's good fun!
When I ordered my hot dog I was reminded of this old joke.
Q: What did the Buddhist say to the hot dog vendor?
A: Make me one with everything.
...maybe it's just me
July 30, 2008
one pound of awesome
One of my favorite places in Grand Haven is Pavilion's Wharf right there on Washington. It's a cute little place decked out like a red, green, and white cottage, but inside it's an awesome little restaurant and bar.
The burgers are clearly their best offerings. Cooked to order and available in 1/2 pound or... yes... Full One Pound options. Sylvia - posing with the One Pounder - and I split a big ol' Fiesta burger the other night. It has bacon, swiss, guacamole, and I encourage you to try the curly fries.
You won't go to bed hungry... and you wont wake up hungry the next morning either.
... maybe it's just me
The burgers are clearly their best offerings. Cooked to order and available in 1/2 pound or... yes... Full One Pound options. Sylvia - posing with the One Pounder - and I split a big ol' Fiesta burger the other night. It has bacon, swiss, guacamole, and I encourage you to try the curly fries.
You won't go to bed hungry... and you wont wake up hungry the next morning either.
... maybe it's just me
July 25, 2008
Dairy Treat
It's Summer time and that means ice cream. In Grand Haven, a lakeshore tourist community, that means you have plenty of choices. Today I'm talking about the Dairy Treat - at the request of my special guest requester - Brian.
Of all the gastronomic delights available, Brian had a hankering for a Rock Pile Shake. He said it was kinda like a blizzard but better.
When I arrived at the window I saw the slogan, "Home of the Rock Pile Shake". I was pretty geared up! You get a choice of peanuts or pecans. Brian asked for peanuts so that's what I got. I didn't know what else might be in there and I don't mind the adventure of an unknown. Brian hasn't ever steered me wrong before, so I received my first Rock Pile with salivary glands at the ready.
There were strawberries clearly visible. I like strawberries. I like ice cream, I like peanuts, what could go wrong? (see my food rules for examples of what could go wrong)
I like bananas, but not really in things. This was a banana split in a blender. I ate the whole thing anyway just because I love Brian so much and wanted to honor his food request.
nasty
Brian also wanted me to visit Butch's Beach Burritos (next blog post coming soon). I had to ask him if I should be worried about finding a banana covered in salsa hiding in there.
... maybe it's just me.
PS - got something you want me to eat and blog about? Add your comment and let me know!
Of all the gastronomic delights available, Brian had a hankering for a Rock Pile Shake. He said it was kinda like a blizzard but better.
When I arrived at the window I saw the slogan, "Home of the Rock Pile Shake". I was pretty geared up! You get a choice of peanuts or pecans. Brian asked for peanuts so that's what I got. I didn't know what else might be in there and I don't mind the adventure of an unknown. Brian hasn't ever steered me wrong before, so I received my first Rock Pile with salivary glands at the ready.
There were strawberries clearly visible. I like strawberries. I like ice cream, I like peanuts, what could go wrong? (see my food rules for examples of what could go wrong)
I like bananas, but not really in things. This was a banana split in a blender. I ate the whole thing anyway just because I love Brian so much and wanted to honor his food request.
nasty
Brian also wanted me to visit Butch's Beach Burritos (next blog post coming soon). I had to ask him if I should be worried about finding a banana covered in salsa hiding in there.
... maybe it's just me.
PS - got something you want me to eat and blog about? Add your comment and let me know!
June 27, 2008
Rick and Aedan
So what do you say to someone when you haven't seen them in 25 years? That's what my friend Aedan said this week when we met up for a visit. He's been living abroad for most of his adult life and lives in Finland now with his family. He found my website and recognized me by my toes.
He's kept in touch with our mutual friend Rick over the years and this week while I was in Chicago, speaking at a conference and recording a podcast and Aedan was in town visiting home - we all got together.
So - what do you say after 25 years?
Giordano's - that's what!
maybe it's just me...
He's kept in touch with our mutual friend Rick over the years and this week while I was in Chicago, speaking at a conference and recording a podcast and Aedan was in town visiting home - we all got together.
So - what do you say after 25 years?
Giordano's - that's what!
maybe it's just me...
June 24, 2008
Instantly delicious
This is Jeff. 
Jeff wants his coffee. Jeff Parker is my oldest friend. He's actually about the same age as me, but I've known him longer than nearly anyone I know. Jeff moved to Chile about 15 years ago and we've been keeping in contact ever since.
This is the dark and robust Uruguayan Cafe de leche. After a couple days of that, I flew from Uruguay to Chile.
I was surprised to find that the Chilean coffee is all instant. In fact if you want brewed coffee you need to ask and pay special for it. Apparently they export all of their coffee.
However, this is like no instant coffee I've ever had. If you made it dark - and most places simply hand you the hot water or hot milk and a tin of Nescafe - it's really good. That was by far the strangest thing I ate/drank on my South American jaunt.
...maybe it's just me
Jeff wants his coffee. Jeff Parker is my oldest friend. He's actually about the same age as me, but I've known him longer than nearly anyone I know. Jeff moved to Chile about 15 years ago and we've been keeping in contact ever since.
This is the dark and robust Uruguayan Cafe de leche. After a couple days of that, I flew from Uruguay to Chile. 
I was surprised to find that the Chilean coffee is all instant. In fact if you want brewed coffee you need to ask and pay special for it. Apparently they export all of their coffee. 
However, this is like no instant coffee I've ever had. If you made it dark - and most places simply hand you the hot water or hot milk and a tin of Nescafe - it's really good. That was by far the strangest thing I ate/drank on my South American jaunt....maybe it's just me
June 6, 2008
Dids Deli
I had to run some errands at lunch and just before I went home I stopped in at a Deli, just around the corner from my apartment.
Sweet Fancy Moses!
That's what I call a sandwich.
I'm never leaving.
... maybe it's just me
Sweet Fancy Moses!
That's what I call a sandwich.
I'm never leaving.
... maybe it's just me
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