Now, an amazing new dessert from Jack in the Box. Brace yourself, because this is a foodie's dream - a Bacon Shake! Let's take a look:Jack is a foodie himself, because his "better idea" has a hint of food fantasy behind it. Ice cream+bacon=creamy deliciousness. What could go wrong? Unfortunately, we all know too well that any dish is as good as its weakest ingredient. In … [Read more...] about Jack in the Box Launches a Bacon Shake – Minus Bacon
Annoying Restaurant Trends
Zagat recently released their list of "The 10 Most Annoying Restaurant Trends". You can see their entire list and commentary here, but you know me, I have to put in my .02.Items I agree with -Communal Tables: I understand why some restauranteurs like communal tables. Start-up costs are cheaper than regular tables. You can pack in more diners per square foot. That makes … [Read more...] about Annoying Restaurant Trends
Miracle Fruit Secret Revealed
You may remember "miracle fruit" from such posts as "Food Dude Hosts Wild Miracle Fruit Party!" For those who are unfamiliar with Synsepalum dulcificum, here is a quote from the New York Times - ...Mr. Aliquo greeted new arrivals and took their $15 entrance fees. In return, he handed each one a single berry from his jacket pocket. “You pop it in your mouth and scrape the pulp … [Read more...] about Miracle Fruit Secret Revealed
Review: Ringside Steakhouse Portland
[updated 2017] Ringside Steakhouse was been closed, extensively remodeled and has reopened. I thought it was time to go back and take another look.In the early 90's, I had my first dinner at Ringside, yet I remember the night like it was yesterday. It was a cool, crisp winter evening. I wanted to impress a date, and knowing nothing about the Portland food scene, was told it … [Read more...] about Review: Ringside Steakhouse Portland
2011 Beer Haiku Contest Winner!
With 72 entries in the beer haiku contest, the judges had their work cut out for them! However, every judge voted for the same entry, which makes it the easy winner.The first-place winner of the haiku contest who will receive a pair of tickets to the Deschutes Brewery Sagebrush Feast in Bend Oregon is -Clay Sparkman: Message in bottle: Stranded in Oregon with Just … [Read more...] about 2011 Beer Haiku Contest Winner!