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Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce

by · July 8th, 2008 · 10 Comments

About 2 weeks ago, a company by the name of Country Bob’s offered to send me a couple bottles of their “All Purpose Sauce.” Given that A) I love food, B) I love condiments more, and C) I love free stuff, I gladly accepted. A quick check of their website shows they offer not just [...]

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Tags: Condiments · Reviews

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 7/7/08

by · July 7th, 2008 · No Comments

Extreme Mortman says caterers are shying away from the DNC Convention. A member of Daily Kos has created a new community blog about food. Candy Addict reviews Reese Hazelnut Creme. A Hamburger Today reviews the chili burger at Ben’s Chili Bowl. Best Bites Blog looks at Ray’s Hell-Burger. 10 twists on the classic burger. Vicarious [...]

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Tags: Burgers · Cooking · Reviews · Salad

Italian Pasta Salad

by · July 7th, 2008 · 3 Comments

It’s pretty rare that I post recipes on So Good. Occasionally I will post pictures of stuff I’ve cooked, although even that is pretty uncommon. However, this weekend I threw together a pasta salad for the 4th of July BBQ I went to. I didn’t follow a recipe, but rather just made my own, grabbing [...]

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Tags: Cooking · Salad

Joey Chestnut Defends Hot Dog Eating Crown

by · July 5th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Even with the contest shortened from 12 minutes to 10 minutes, Joey Chestnut and Kobayashi BOTH still managed to put down 59 hot dogs. Which lead to a 5 hot dog “dog-off.” In the end, the title (barely) stays in America’s hands. Tim “Eater X” Janus finished a distant 3rd with 42 hot dogs, and [...]

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Tags: Competitive Eating

Don’t Touch My Japanese Soda!

by · July 5th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Amusing Japanese soda ad via neswsports.

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Tags: Advertising · Soft Drinks · YouTube

Southwest Chicken Flatbread Sandwich

by · July 3rd, 2008 · 3 Comments

From Dunkin’ Donuts?  Apparently I was unaware they launched a new “oven toasted” menu earlier this year, and this flatbread is the latest addition to that line of foods.  I used to frequent Dunkin Donuts for their coffee all the time, but since I moved to DC I haven’t leaved nearby one.  Is it just [...]

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Tags: Sandwiches

Good Stuff Eatery Review

by · July 2nd, 2008 · 12 Comments

Yes I know, I’ve written about Spike from Top Chef and his new DC-based burger joint two times in the last three days. But I had to write again. Why? Because tonight I got to attend the media tasting, or the “Friends and Family” night as Good Stuff Eatery dubbed it. Big thanks to my [...]

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Tags: Burgers · Reviews · Top Chef

Krispy Kreme Bacon Cheese Burgers

by · July 2nd, 2008 · 5 Comments

Also known as the “Luther Burger.” Apparently this is being served in the Google cafeteria in NYC. Photo via Al Dente, Instapundit and ccaviness.

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Tags: Burgers

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 7/2/08

by · July 2nd, 2008 · 2 Comments

Endless Simmer has  Top 10 foods only America could have invented. Down to Earth examines the “McDonald’s is natural and healthy” message being pushed by the “McDonald Mom” website. Bacon Unwrapped eats some Easy Cheese Cheddar ‘n Bacon. Dairy Queen is now offering a Thin Mint Blizzard. A Hamburger Today asks “what’s the best cheese [...]

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Tags: Burgers · Desserts · News

Spike Getting Ready to Open Good Stuff Eatery

by · July 2nd, 2008 · 1 Comment

On Monday we announced that Good Stuff Eatery, the burger joint being opened by Top Chef’s Spike, had released their menu. Today, we get a preview of his new restaurant, courtesy of Washingtonian’s Best Bites Blog. They have posted several videos, including a video showing the inside of the restaurant and another showing Spike making [...]

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Tags: Burgers · Top Chef