Generally, I’d say I enjoy GQ magazine. It’s just that I can’t afford the lifestyle they espouse. Were I a wealthy man, I’d be lousy with Brioni Suits, Dolce & Gabbana shades, Rolex watches, and surfeit of brand name scents, creams, cravats and hats. But unfortunately my strides to be a gentleman of style have […]
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Win Tickets to Taste of the Nation by Using Your Memories
Taste of the Nation 2008 I’d say that my childhood lacked any really distinct memories of food. Aside from the warm gustatory embrace of my grandmothers comforting Sunday dinners, my life was a barren suburban flavor desert. I mostly grew up on meals from boxes and cans. At least, that’s how I remember it. My […]
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Good Ass ‘Que Massage
In these difficult times, it’s necessary for restaurateurs to be nimble and creative. Those who wish to survive the economic downturn will have to know how to draw customers through creative menu items, special promotions, and sheer cunning. To that end, they should look towards Jones’ Good Ass BBQ & Foot Massage for inspiration. Barbecue, […]
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Now That’s Stadium Food
I’ve had a foot long with the works and an Old Style at Wrigley Field. I’ve had a barbecued turkey leg and a pulled pork sandwich at Busch Stadium. I’ve had bratwurst at Miller Park. I’ve eaten more garlic fries and hot dogs on the cusp of cool green ball fields than I ever would […]
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The Sports Bar Post
There is no way in hell I’m going to get a ticket for the playoffs. I didn’t have enough pre-thought to begin waiting in line two days ago to buy one today, I don’t have the exorbitant amount of cash needed to procure one from an unscrupulous Craigslist scalper, and my season ticket holder friends […]
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Food News
Up in Da Club! Nice Cones!
Cocktails, skin, and free ice cream. How can spring get any better?
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Basketball Jonze
NEPO 42: Good Game Day Food
A basket of wings, a Blazers game, and NEPO 42.
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Tax Day Food Deals
It’s tax day. I’m assuming this isn’t news to you. Chances are you’ve already pored over your forms and receipts, read the tax code in its entirety, hemmed and hawed over whether or not you could deduct the cost of your monthly erotic massage as a “medical cost,” and eventually sent the IRS a check […]
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Gut Shot: The Joys of Tripe
It happened again. Yesterday at lunch, while idly flipping through the small menu of a downtown eatery, I found a tripe dish and immediately decided it would be my meal. It never fails. If there is tripe on the menu, I will order it. I’m not really sure why this is so. It’s not as […]
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Insane Costume Shop Owner vs. Reporter… WHO YA GOT ?!?
Part Two in the WHO YA GOT ?!? Friday™ series. Sharing an office with Sarah Mirk and Matt Davis, I can’t tell you how many times the two intrepid Mercury reporters have come back, nearly in tears, after interviews like this: Ummm… Insane Costume Shop Owner Friday?
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Nate Tilden: Nice Guy
I spent a good amount of time with the Beaker and Flask (from here on known as B&F) crew for this week’s feature and came away with hours of tape. The trouble was deciding what to keep. One of the more interesting aspects largely left out of the B&F story is how Clyde Common plays […]
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Big News in Local Cured Meat
I called Clyde Commons’ owner Nate Tilden this afternoon to get his perspective on the exodus of bartenders Tim Davey and Kevin Ludwig, and sous chef Ben Bettinger, who are working to open Beaker and Flask in the near future. You’ll be able to read his perspective tomorrow on Blogtown. But in addition to his […]