Category Archives: food

Jun
20
2010

Sandwiches Around the Eastern US

We just stopped at the Sub Shop in Columbia, MO on our way to St. Louis, and it got me thinking about the various combinations of bread and meat you can get around the US. So I put together a handy visual guide that might help you on your travels.
For the record, we had [...]

By zoobroker | Also posted in good eats | Tagged , | Comments (0)
Jun
01
2010

30 days on the road …

The trip starts for me tomorrow … and the way it’s scheduled, I’m on the road for 30 days straight.
The official road trip doesn’t start until the 11th … look for updates starting around then …
In the meantime, enjoy this tip of the day:
Things You Can Slice With An Egg Slicer
Eggs
Mushrooms
Strawberries
Pieces of Banana
Boiled Potatoes
Things You [...]

By zoobroker | Also posted in california, i wonder, musings | Tagged | Comments (0)
Mar
23
2009

Road Trip Worthy: Slow Bar in Portland, OR

Burger: Yes
Beer: Yes
Slow: Yes
Good: Yes

This was the Winter Burger:
1/2lb. Strawberry Mountain natural beef, Rogue Creamery Blue Cheese, Pancetta, grape tomato relish and butter lettuce
Yes, medium rare it was the most delicious burger I’ve had in many months.
Check out their menu for the other burger. Find Slow Bar on a map.

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Mar
19
2009

Day 6: The Grizzly House … Nearly More Tears

I know we’re not supposed to get sappy on a road trip, but Banff just brings out the girl in me.  Ten years ago, when I left Banff (and the girl), my housemates took me out on my last night for fondue at the Grizzly House.  It’s a Banff institution, once it was a rocky [...]

By Matt | Also posted in canada, good eats | Tagged , | Comments (0)
Mar
14
2009

Eats in Vancouver: Oysters and Beer

Some years ago, I went to Toronto with possibly the sweetest of all the girls I’ve ever dated, Joan (pronouced “Jo-anne”) Lee While we were there, we made a point of calling our northern neighbour “Canadia” and Ontario’s fair capital “Tortonto” (by the way, I realize that Ottawa is the capital of Canadia, I said [...]

By Matt | Also posted in canada, good eats, on the road | Tagged , | Comments (0)
Jan
06
2009

Road Trip Worthy: Brooklyn’s Spuyten Duyvil and Fette Sau

No joke folks. This is as close to a perfect evening as you can get. Click on for luscious photos and succulent descriptions.

By Matt | Also posted in good eats, new york | Tagged , , , | Comments (1)
Oct
22
2008

Road Trip Worthy: Big Jake’s Cattle Company, Van Buren, AR

This might not even be the best steak around Fort Smith, Arkansas, but this place is the perfect place to grab a bite and a beer after a long drive.   Years ago, I left a piece of my heart here … nuff said.
Also check out the Electric Cowboy.  It might be the best bar in [...]

By zoobroker | Also posted in arkansas, bars, girls | Tagged | Comments (0)
Oct
15
2008

Road Trip Worthy: Bonita in Clinton Hill (Brooklyn)

On my way to see TV on the Radio last night, I dropped by Bonita at 338 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, NY for a little pre-show eats. Ho-lee yum.

I went for the gusto and the Michelada to drink. I won’t reveal EVERYthing that’s in it, but here is the gist: Ice, tabasco, lime and beer [...]

By Matt | Also posted in on the road | Tagged , , , , | Comments (1)