I flew on Northwest for the first time the other day and all the flight crews on the various flights were excited about the new line of products they had as staff of "Northwest, Part of the New Delta".
On one flight, it was a new brand of bourbon they had ... on my last leg, from Minneapolis to Washington, it was the spicy cookie from Biscoff with the Delta name and logo on it.
Not a bad cookie if I may say so!
Meal: Snack
Rating: Not Rated
Date: 7 April 2009
Address: Somewhere in the sky
Website: http://www.delta.com
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Saturday, April 11, 2009
French Dippin' in the City of Lakes
Hell's Kitchen and Ike's Food & Cocktails
Well, after not quite a whole day in Memphis and two trips down the road of BBQ, I was pretty certain that I would not be having the same in Minneapolis. At the same time, I know that I was expecting a double header of French Dippin' for a pair of lunches.
What makes a good French Dip? 1) A nice, thick, chewy roll that can soak up the au jus; 2) thin-sliced, extra lean beef, tender and well done; 3) a deeply flavorful au jus, accented in some way (pepper, garlic) that compliments the beef flavor; 4) a nice side (pickle, slaw, fries).
What is not needed: fried onions, cheese of any sort.
Both restaurants listed had excellent Dips, each with it's own perfections. Likewise, each restaurant had it's own special ambiance that will suit different people at different times.
Lunch One: Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen is the dreamchild of local Minneapolis chefs and restaurateurs Steve Meyer and Mitch Omer. It was hard to tell whether the blisteringly hip attitude was calculated or natural, but in either case, it worked.
Located "down below" (ok, the attitude starts right there!) in a basement room, the first thing you notice is the Ralph Steadman art everywhere (the owners, it turns out are big fan of Steadman). Next, you'll notice that all the host staff have near-full body colorful tattoos (don't know how you make that an employment prerequisite, but seemed more than just a coincidence!), and that the wait staff are all wearing pajamas.
It was crowded when I arrived and there were no seats and I didn't have reservations. But, one of the benefits of being a "single top" (solo diner) - at least in this case - was that they could squeeze me in at a little side table near the bar usually reserved for wait staff. It was a comfortable seat and I appreciated the host staff taking the time to work it out for me!
Looking over the menu, I was torn between the Bison Burger (from a Wisconsin Bison ranch) and the French Dip. Asking my server for a recommendation, I got an unhesitating, "French Dip" and went for it (thanks Jenny!), accompanied by a Summit EPA.
Served on a nice chewy roll, the Dip was a generous serving of very lean and tender beef. The dippin' au jus itself was a well-seasoned peppery concocotion that went well with the sandwich. The Dip came with a side of dry slaw with a little bite. I'm normally a fan of wetter, sweeter slaw, but in this case, it worked well with the Dip.
High scores for the service staff (who were all helpful, friendly, and knowledgable), ambiance (even if seem just a little tooo calculated), a broad, but not overdone menu, and an excellent French Dip!
One other location, in Duluth, which the owners claim is "the second, and last" Hell's Kitchen.
Hell's Kitchen
Meal: Lunch
Rating: ****
Date: 5 April 2009
Address: 80 S 9th St., Minneapolis, MN 55402
Website: http://www.hellskitcheninc.com/
Lunch Two: Ike's Food & Cocktails
From the neon sign outside, to the dark wood interior, Ike's say's "two martini lunch." I still wonder how anyone could actually have a two martini lunch and go back to work and from experience, it seems as though most of the old traditional "businessman's lunch spots" have updated their overall attitudes.
Ike's cam recommended by a colleague in Boston, but I wasn't certain what I would be getting. Walking through the door, I was immediately greeted by the cheerful host staff and taken to my seat. My fellow diners appeared to be an interesting cross-section of the Minneapolis business community. No more "Man in the Gray Flannel Suit", but a mix of younger, older, male, female, you name it!
A quick glance at the menu and I zeroed in on the French Dip!
The friendly and helpful wait staff soon brought me a fabulous looking Dip. Chewy roll piled high with thin slided, tender beef, a dish of very wet and sweet slaw, a giant pickle, a side of thin-cut fries, and a cup of au jus with chunks of roasted garlic!
Simply put, one of the best Dips I've had!
Ike's Food & Cocktails
Meal: Lunch
Rating: ****
Date: 6 April 2009
Address: 50 S Sixth St., Minneapolis, MN 55402
Website: N/A
Well, after not quite a whole day in Memphis and two trips down the road of BBQ, I was pretty certain that I would not be having the same in Minneapolis. At the same time, I know that I was expecting a double header of French Dippin' for a pair of lunches.
What makes a good French Dip? 1) A nice, thick, chewy roll that can soak up the au jus; 2) thin-sliced, extra lean beef, tender and well done; 3) a deeply flavorful au jus, accented in some way (pepper, garlic) that compliments the beef flavor; 4) a nice side (pickle, slaw, fries).
What is not needed: fried onions, cheese of any sort.
Both restaurants listed had excellent Dips, each with it's own perfections. Likewise, each restaurant had it's own special ambiance that will suit different people at different times.
Lunch One: Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen is the dreamchild of local Minneapolis chefs and restaurateurs Steve Meyer and Mitch Omer. It was hard to tell whether the blisteringly hip attitude was calculated or natural, but in either case, it worked.
Located "down below" (ok, the attitude starts right there!) in a basement room, the first thing you notice is the Ralph Steadman art everywhere (the owners, it turns out are big fan of Steadman). Next, you'll notice that all the host staff have near-full body colorful tattoos (don't know how you make that an employment prerequisite, but seemed more than just a coincidence!), and that the wait staff are all wearing pajamas.
It was crowded when I arrived and there were no seats and I didn't have reservations. But, one of the benefits of being a "single top" (solo diner) - at least in this case - was that they could squeeze me in at a little side table near the bar usually reserved for wait staff. It was a comfortable seat and I appreciated the host staff taking the time to work it out for me!
Looking over the menu, I was torn between the Bison Burger (from a Wisconsin Bison ranch) and the French Dip. Asking my server for a recommendation, I got an unhesitating, "French Dip" and went for it (thanks Jenny!), accompanied by a Summit EPA.
Served on a nice chewy roll, the Dip was a generous serving of very lean and tender beef. The dippin' au jus itself was a well-seasoned peppery concocotion that went well with the sandwich. The Dip came with a side of dry slaw with a little bite. I'm normally a fan of wetter, sweeter slaw, but in this case, it worked well with the Dip.
High scores for the service staff (who were all helpful, friendly, and knowledgable), ambiance (even if seem just a little tooo calculated), a broad, but not overdone menu, and an excellent French Dip!
One other location, in Duluth, which the owners claim is "the second, and last" Hell's Kitchen.
Hell's Kitchen
Meal: Lunch
Rating: ****
Date: 5 April 2009
Address: 80 S 9th St., Minneapolis, MN 55402
Website: http://www.hellskitcheninc.com/
Lunch Two: Ike's Food & Cocktails
From the neon sign outside, to the dark wood interior, Ike's say's "two martini lunch." I still wonder how anyone could actually have a two martini lunch and go back to work and from experience, it seems as though most of the old traditional "businessman's lunch spots" have updated their overall attitudes.
Ike's cam recommended by a colleague in Boston, but I wasn't certain what I would be getting. Walking through the door, I was immediately greeted by the cheerful host staff and taken to my seat. My fellow diners appeared to be an interesting cross-section of the Minneapolis business community. No more "Man in the Gray Flannel Suit", but a mix of younger, older, male, female, you name it!
A quick glance at the menu and I zeroed in on the French Dip!
The friendly and helpful wait staff soon brought me a fabulous looking Dip. Chewy roll piled high with thin slided, tender beef, a dish of very wet and sweet slaw, a giant pickle, a side of thin-cut fries, and a cup of au jus with chunks of roasted garlic!
Simply put, one of the best Dips I've had!
Ike's Food & Cocktails
Meal: Lunch
Rating: ****
Date: 6 April 2009
Address: 50 S Sixth St., Minneapolis, MN 55402
Website: N/A
Friday, April 10, 2009
Stylish Hotel Bars - W Style
The W Hotel chain, part of the Westin empire, does a marvelous job of creating painfully hip hotels and hotel lobbies. And usually, as part of that mix, they throw in a cool bar or two. I've now stayed at two W's (one in New Orleans and now one in Minneapolis).
The W Hotel in Minneapolis is located in the circa 1929 Foshay Tower. Full of an interesting history (Great Crash financiers, jail, financial insolvency - hmmm ... much like today!) the hotel conversion was well done.
Here's the Minneapolis report:
The Living Room Lounge
There isn't a traditional lobby at the W Hotel - The Foshy, in Minneapolis. Instead, there's a "Living Room". It sure doesn't look like my living room, but it could pass for one, somewhere. Well, if you're living room was also doing some sort of fashion shoot with a passel of models as it was on my visit.
Full of a variety of couches, chairs, a really interesting center of the room fireplace and a long black, chrome, glass bar, it was a nice place to drop in after a day in the April snow of Minneapolis.
The wait service was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. True, the drinks were a bit on the expensive side, but the Hendricks martini with a choice of muddled or on the side cucumbers, was among the best I've had.
On my arrival, on a Saturday night, the Living Room was packed with the trendiest of Minneapolis nightlife and loud pulsing music. Made for quite a party I'm sure!
Prohibition
Meanwhile, on the 27th floor of The Foshay, is a fabulous bar and lounge, Prohibition.
You hit the bar as soon as you step out of the elevators and are greeted with more of the W's friendly, helpful staff. It was a quiet weeknight at Prohibition, so I took my drink (Hendricks martini) for a stroll around the series of small rooms and looked out over the nighttime cityscape of Minneapolis.
Some colleagues arrived while I was on my tour and we took a small table by the window for a quiet conversation.
Though both the Living Room and Prohibition were quite nice, I think I would return to Prohibition. The view and small, interesting spaces made for a cozy atmosphere.
W Hotel - The Foshay
Meal: Drinks
Rating: *****
Date: 6 & 7 April 2009
Address: 821 Marquette Avenue · Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Website: http://www.WHotels.com/Minneapolis
The W Hotel in Minneapolis is located in the circa 1929 Foshay Tower. Full of an interesting history (Great Crash financiers, jail, financial insolvency - hmmm ... much like today!) the hotel conversion was well done.
Here's the Minneapolis report:
The Living Room Lounge
There isn't a traditional lobby at the W Hotel - The Foshy, in Minneapolis. Instead, there's a "Living Room". It sure doesn't look like my living room, but it could pass for one, somewhere. Well, if you're living room was also doing some sort of fashion shoot with a passel of models as it was on my visit.
Full of a variety of couches, chairs, a really interesting center of the room fireplace and a long black, chrome, glass bar, it was a nice place to drop in after a day in the April snow of Minneapolis.
The wait service was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. True, the drinks were a bit on the expensive side, but the Hendricks martini with a choice of muddled or on the side cucumbers, was among the best I've had.
On my arrival, on a Saturday night, the Living Room was packed with the trendiest of Minneapolis nightlife and loud pulsing music. Made for quite a party I'm sure!
Prohibition
Meanwhile, on the 27th floor of The Foshay, is a fabulous bar and lounge, Prohibition.
You hit the bar as soon as you step out of the elevators and are greeted with more of the W's friendly, helpful staff. It was a quiet weeknight at Prohibition, so I took my drink (Hendricks martini) for a stroll around the series of small rooms and looked out over the nighttime cityscape of Minneapolis.
Some colleagues arrived while I was on my tour and we took a small table by the window for a quiet conversation.
Though both the Living Room and Prohibition were quite nice, I think I would return to Prohibition. The view and small, interesting spaces made for a cozy atmosphere.
W Hotel - The Foshay
Meal: Drinks
Rating: *****
Date: 6 & 7 April 2009
Address: 821 Marquette Avenue · Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Website: http://www.WHotels.com/Minneapolis
India House: Worth a Try
India House
In scouting out the Minneapolis Indian restaurant scene before my visit, I knew that I had a number of good choices ahead of me. I had India House on my mind, so when I invited a colleague to join me and she said "India House" I knew it was a good sign. Then, earlier that afternoon, I walked past the restaurant and there were such fabulous smells coming out the door, well, it was a done deal.
Sunday night was a quiet night at India House and we were taken to a nice booth with plenty of room. There were some interesting choices on the menu, particularly in the appetizers.
After some negotiations (my friend isn't a big lamb person), we settled on the Paneer Pakora as the appetizer (this was a new dish to me and I was curious to try it), Palak Paneer, and Chicken Vindaloo as entrees, along with rice and an order of garlic naan.
The Palak Paneer turned out to be five log-shaped pieces of paneer, dipped in pakora batter and fried, served with a sides of sauces. An interesting dish, tasty, but a little went a long way. Splitting with a larger group would have diluted some of the sameness of it.
The Palak Paneer was good, mildly seasoned and fine, but nothing exceptional. The Chicken Vindaloo on the other hand was quite interesting. Served in a more yellow than red sauce, there were undertones of vinegar in a pleasantly light sauce. An excellent dish.
Overall, however, I was a bit disappointed in India House.
I'm not sure if it was the disconcertingly large size of the dining room, too much fried paneer, or the average Palak Paneer. More visits could change my mind and up my rating, especially if the Chicken Vindaloo keeps hitting such a high note!
Meal: Dinner
Rating: ***
Date: 5 April 2009
Address: 1400 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55403
Website: http://www.indiahouseeatstreet.com/
In scouting out the Minneapolis Indian restaurant scene before my visit, I knew that I had a number of good choices ahead of me. I had India House on my mind, so when I invited a colleague to join me and she said "India House" I knew it was a good sign. Then, earlier that afternoon, I walked past the restaurant and there were such fabulous smells coming out the door, well, it was a done deal.
Sunday night was a quiet night at India House and we were taken to a nice booth with plenty of room. There were some interesting choices on the menu, particularly in the appetizers.
After some negotiations (my friend isn't a big lamb person), we settled on the Paneer Pakora as the appetizer (this was a new dish to me and I was curious to try it), Palak Paneer, and Chicken Vindaloo as entrees, along with rice and an order of garlic naan.
The Palak Paneer turned out to be five log-shaped pieces of paneer, dipped in pakora batter and fried, served with a sides of sauces. An interesting dish, tasty, but a little went a long way. Splitting with a larger group would have diluted some of the sameness of it.
The Palak Paneer was good, mildly seasoned and fine, but nothing exceptional. The Chicken Vindaloo on the other hand was quite interesting. Served in a more yellow than red sauce, there were undertones of vinegar in a pleasantly light sauce. An excellent dish.
Overall, however, I was a bit disappointed in India House.
I'm not sure if it was the disconcertingly large size of the dining room, too much fried paneer, or the average Palak Paneer. More visits could change my mind and up my rating, especially if the Chicken Vindaloo keeps hitting such a high note!
Meal: Dinner
Rating: ***
Date: 5 April 2009
Address: 1400 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55403
Website: http://www.indiahouseeatstreet.com/
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Bombay Bistro: a Can't Miss
Bombay Bistro
My colleague and I had just come from a big reception with a wide variety of foods, so we weren't too terribly hungry. At the same time, we did want to get some good Indian food to finish off our visit to Minneapolis (I had just eaten at India House the night before, but you can never get too much Indian food!).
Since we were going to have just a light meal, we selected the nearby Bombay Bistro which was opposite my hotel and which I had been eyeing as I came and went from the hotel. It was a quiet Monday night and we were quickly seated in the unassuming, yet tastefully done dining area. Looking over the menu, we chose pappadum, an appetizer (Papri Chaat |), and a vegetarian entre (Bhindi Masala), along with rice.
Served rolled in cones (my new favorite shape), the pappadum with accompaning sauce were nicely done. The Papri Chaat, a dish I rarely order, was quite good, the crispy bits just right and not mushy from the sauce, topped off with chic peas.
The Bhindi Masala (fried okra with sliced onions) was one of the best versions of one of my favorite dishes. The okra was neither mushy nor to crispy; the firm pods sliced into just the right size and perfectly seasoned.
At the end of the meal, the check and after dinner candy coated fennel seeds were brought in a charming silver elephant-shaped dish. Leaving Bombay Bistro, I was wishing that I had skipped the earlier reception and saved my appetite for even more delightful treats from this Minneapolis gem.
Hightly recommended.
More photos.
Meal: Dinner
Rating: *****
Date: 6 April 2009
Address: 820 Marquette Ave., Minneapolis, MN
Website: http://www.bombaybistromn.com
My colleague and I had just come from a big reception with a wide variety of foods, so we weren't too terribly hungry. At the same time, we did want to get some good Indian food to finish off our visit to Minneapolis (I had just eaten at India House the night before, but you can never get too much Indian food!).
Since we were going to have just a light meal, we selected the nearby Bombay Bistro which was opposite my hotel and which I had been eyeing as I came and went from the hotel. It was a quiet Monday night and we were quickly seated in the unassuming, yet tastefully done dining area. Looking over the menu, we chose pappadum, an appetizer (Papri Chaat |), and a vegetarian entre (Bhindi Masala), along with rice.
Served rolled in cones (my new favorite shape), the pappadum with accompaning sauce were nicely done. The Papri Chaat, a dish I rarely order, was quite good, the crispy bits just right and not mushy from the sauce, topped off with chic peas.
The Bhindi Masala (fried okra with sliced onions) was one of the best versions of one of my favorite dishes. The okra was neither mushy nor to crispy; the firm pods sliced into just the right size and perfectly seasoned.
At the end of the meal, the check and after dinner candy coated fennel seeds were brought in a charming silver elephant-shaped dish. Leaving Bombay Bistro, I was wishing that I had skipped the earlier reception and saved my appetite for even more delightful treats from this Minneapolis gem.
Hightly recommended.
More photos.
Meal: Dinner
Rating: *****
Date: 6 April 2009
Address: 820 Marquette Ave., Minneapolis, MN
Website: http://www.bombaybistromn.com
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Memphis BBQ Cubed!
Memphis BBQ Cubed!
When I went out to dinner the other night, little did I know that the next few days would turn into a bar-b-que festival. And not just any bar-b-que, but specifically, Memphis bar-b-que.
The BBQ festival started at Red, Hot & Blue (pictured at right), a local Arlington spot (with a few other locations) that was originally created by a former governor of Tennesee and George H.W. Bush's hatchetman, Lee Atwater. Say what you want about Lee (and many did!) he knew a bit about blues and BBQ! Since the it's start 20 odd years ago, it's now turned into a nationwide chain.
A few days later, I found myself on the way to Minneapolis. Through a series of events I won't go into, I ended up in Memphis instead (the plane turned left at the Mississipi instead of right).
So, I ended up with a six hour layover at the Memphis International Airport. Only two things to do with that much time on your hands at MEM, eat BBQ and go to Graceland.
So I did.
Started off with a pulled pork sandwich at Interstate Bar-B-Que, took a quick taxi ride to Graceland to pay my respects to Elvis, and then back to MEM to catch a BBQ dinner at Corky's Ribs & Bar-B-Que.
So, how does Memphis International Airport BBQ compare to Arlington restaurant style? See below!
Red, Hot & Blue: Memphis Pit Bar-B-Que
Meal: Pulled chicken BBQ platter with beans, slaw, and cornbread. Salad, Sierra Nevada seasonal. RH&B is a local place with a nice comfy feel. The service is always friendly and helpful. This night, I was in the mood for chicken, so I went with the pulled chicken dinner. The BBQ comes with a dash or so of the RH&B sauce, but at your table, you get a choice of the regular, a hot and tangy sauce, and a mustard/vinegar option. I love to mix and match, starting with a milder sauce and then working up to the mouth burning hot. The sides are good. The beans are pretty basic, but the slaw is just like I love it, wet and sweet.
Red, Hot & Blue
Meal: Dinner
Rating: ****
Date: 4 April 2009
Address: 1600 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209
Website: http://www.redhotandblue.com/
Interstate Bar-B-Que (Memphis International Airport)
Meal: Pulled pork sandwich with slaw. A very nice and very messy sandwich. Pork was served on a nice squishy roll with the sauce and slaw on the side. I let it sit for a bit wrapped in the paper and foil to get even squishier. Got nice and messy eating it and then picking up the dropped pieces with a fork! Pork done just right with just enough crispy bits to add to the texture. Excellent!
Interstate Bar-B-Que
Meal: Dinner
Rating: *** (mostly because it's the airport version)
Date: 4 April 2009
Address: Memphis International Airport
Website: http://www.interstatebarbecue.com/
Corky's Ribs & Bar-B-Que
Meal: Pulled pork dinner platter with beans, slaw, roll and Sam Adams seasonal beer. Since it was diner time, thought I would go for the platter this time. Is pulled pork twice in a day decadent or am I just getting used to the South? Corky's pork dinner was a nice big serving for around $10. The pork, like at Interstate, was well done and just a bit smoky. It came with a sauce that was not too hot and just about right. At the table, you only had a choice of more of the same. The slaw was wet and sweet and quite good. The beans, however, were excellent. Just a little thicker and with a touch more brown sugar they topped off the platter!
Corky's Ribs & Bar-B-Que
Meal: Dinner
Rating: *** (again, because it was the airport location)
Date: 4 April 2009
Address: Memphis International Airport
Website: http://www.corkysbbq.com/
So, what's the final vote? Well, they were all pretty darn good. Hard to compare a nice little old sit down BBQ place with one in a food court at an airport (Interstate) or even a nice sitdown in an airport (Corky's). I will say, however, that the two Memphis airport spots were very tasty and made me want to explore some real Memphis BBQ places (including those of Corky's and Interstate)!
More BBQ photos here.
When I went out to dinner the other night, little did I know that the next few days would turn into a bar-b-que festival. And not just any bar-b-que, but specifically, Memphis bar-b-que.
The BBQ festival started at Red, Hot & Blue (pictured at right), a local Arlington spot (with a few other locations) that was originally created by a former governor of Tennesee and George H.W. Bush's hatchetman, Lee Atwater. Say what you want about Lee (and many did!) he knew a bit about blues and BBQ! Since the it's start 20 odd years ago, it's now turned into a nationwide chain.
A few days later, I found myself on the way to Minneapolis. Through a series of events I won't go into, I ended up in Memphis instead (the plane turned left at the Mississipi instead of right).
So, I ended up with a six hour layover at the Memphis International Airport. Only two things to do with that much time on your hands at MEM, eat BBQ and go to Graceland.
So I did.
Started off with a pulled pork sandwich at Interstate Bar-B-Que, took a quick taxi ride to Graceland to pay my respects to Elvis, and then back to MEM to catch a BBQ dinner at Corky's Ribs & Bar-B-Que.
So, how does Memphis International Airport BBQ compare to Arlington restaurant style? See below!
Red, Hot & Blue: Memphis Pit Bar-B-Que
Meal: Pulled chicken BBQ platter with beans, slaw, and cornbread. Salad, Sierra Nevada seasonal. RH&B is a local place with a nice comfy feel. The service is always friendly and helpful. This night, I was in the mood for chicken, so I went with the pulled chicken dinner. The BBQ comes with a dash or so of the RH&B sauce, but at your table, you get a choice of the regular, a hot and tangy sauce, and a mustard/vinegar option. I love to mix and match, starting with a milder sauce and then working up to the mouth burning hot. The sides are good. The beans are pretty basic, but the slaw is just like I love it, wet and sweet.
Red, Hot & Blue
Meal: Dinner
Rating: ****
Date: 4 April 2009
Address: 1600 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209
Website: http://www.redhotandblue.com/
Interstate Bar-B-Que (Memphis International Airport)
Meal: Pulled pork sandwich with slaw. A very nice and very messy sandwich. Pork was served on a nice squishy roll with the sauce and slaw on the side. I let it sit for a bit wrapped in the paper and foil to get even squishier. Got nice and messy eating it and then picking up the dropped pieces with a fork! Pork done just right with just enough crispy bits to add to the texture. Excellent!
Interstate Bar-B-Que
Meal: Dinner
Rating: *** (mostly because it's the airport version)
Date: 4 April 2009
Address: Memphis International Airport
Website: http://www.interstatebarbecue.com/
Corky's Ribs & Bar-B-Que
Meal: Pulled pork dinner platter with beans, slaw, roll and Sam Adams seasonal beer. Since it was diner time, thought I would go for the platter this time. Is pulled pork twice in a day decadent or am I just getting used to the South? Corky's pork dinner was a nice big serving for around $10. The pork, like at Interstate, was well done and just a bit smoky. It came with a sauce that was not too hot and just about right. At the table, you only had a choice of more of the same. The slaw was wet and sweet and quite good. The beans, however, were excellent. Just a little thicker and with a touch more brown sugar they topped off the platter!
Corky's Ribs & Bar-B-Que
Meal: Dinner
Rating: *** (again, because it was the airport location)
Date: 4 April 2009
Address: Memphis International Airport
Website: http://www.corkysbbq.com/
So, what's the final vote? Well, they were all pretty darn good. Hard to compare a nice little old sit down BBQ place with one in a food court at an airport (Interstate) or even a nice sitdown in an airport (Corky's). I will say, however, that the two Memphis airport spots were very tasty and made me want to explore some real Memphis BBQ places (including those of Corky's and Interstate)!
More BBQ photos here.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Quote of the Day: "jynnan tonnyx"
It is a curious fact, and one to which no one knows quite how much importance to attach, that something like 85 percent of all known worlds in the Galaxy, be they primitive or highly advance, have invented a drink called jynnan tonnyx, or gee-N-N-T'N-ix, or jinond-o-nicks, or any one of a thousand or more variations on the same phonetic theme. The drinks themselves are not the same, and vary between the Silolvian "chinanto/mnigs" which is ordinary water served at a slighty above room temperature, and the Gagrakackan "tzin-anthony-ks" which kills cows at a hundred paces; and in fact the one common factor between all of them, beyond the fact that the names sound the same, is that they were all invented and named before the worlds concerned made contact with any other worlds.Douglas Adams. The Restaurant at the End of the Universe. (1980). Ballentine Books: New York, 2005: pp.177-78
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