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The New York Times Offers Tips For Restaurant Staffers

by JT · November 5th, 2009 · 9 Comments

The small business blog You’re The Boss on the New York Times’ site recently hosted a two-part post featuring 100 restaurant staffer “dos and don’ts” written by the owner of a restaurant about to open.  I agree with many of the items on the list, and recognize that most of them are not followed in [...]

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So Good Blog/News Round-Up 8/5/09

by Eick · August 6th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Wal-Mart has begun making knock-off Girl Scout cookies.
A writer for Huffington Post suggest aspartame is about to be banned.
Fast food outlets are adding booze to their menu.
Sunny D is using in-aisle flavor strips to market its smoothies.
Second Rate Snacks review A&W Root Beer Float.
Kellogg’s is celebrating the Pop Tart’s 45th anniversary with pop art.
Grub Street [...]

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Is Cilantro the Next Foodie Obsession?

by Eick · April 20th, 2009 · 18 Comments

Could cilantro be the bacon of 2009? Food bloggers and online foodies know the obscene levels of obsession and attention that bacon received online during 2008.  But what will be the bacon of 2009? Is cilantro on the verge of breaking out and becoming an internet obsession?  The creator of a site I just discovered [...]

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Tags: Blogs · Condiments

Scanwiches

by Eick · March 12th, 2009 · 3 Comments

Following up on the success of This is Why You’re Fat, it seems people are attempting to stumble across the next smash hit “concept blog.”  The latest blog to hit the scene and garner some buzz? Scanwiches, a site featuring scanned images of the cross section of a sandwich.

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This is Why You’re Fat

by Eick · February 11th, 2009 · 7 Comments

A new website, This is Why You’re Fat, has been lighting up the food blogosphere over the past couple days. 

The site is quite simple: pictures of ridiculous foods that will make you fat as hell, such as the mega double stuff oreo and corn dog pizza seen below.  Head over to the site to see [...]

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Tags: Bizarre · Blogs

Anna the Red’s Bento Factory: Wall-E Bento

by Eick · December 9th, 2008 · 2 Comments

From Buzzfeed comes this awesome image of a Wall-E bento box:

This is from a series of photos on Flickr called Obento! from the user kickintheheadcomic who notes that these are cute lunches made by his/her girlfriend for lunches.  The collection of photos features some really cool ones, so check it out.
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Tags: Blogs · Cool

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 9/16/08

by Eick · September 16th, 2008 · 1 Comment

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A Vegetarian diet may be more likely to cause brain shrinkage.
Hippie fast food? A review of evos.
Best Bites reviews Pete’s Apizza.
Jack White is not happy his song is being used in a Coke ad.
There is now a Kitchen Nightmares video game.
Capital Spice wonders why the Post reviews aren’t [...]

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So Good Blog/News Round-Up 8/26/08

by Eick · August 26th, 2008 · 2 Comments

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Rebecca Scritchfield asks why Crispin Porter execs wrote a diet book.
John McCain can’t stop bashing arugula.
TV Squad doesn’t get the new Burger King commercial.
Wired asks, Should Fast Food Be Banned?
Top Chef’s Marcel is busted for a DUI.
A professional food critic tries space [...]

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Tags: Advertising · Blogs · Cooking · Fast Food · News · Recipes · Top Chef

Cakes Gone Wild

by JT · August 13th, 2008 · 4 Comments

A couple friends turned me onto a food blog which I find pretty darn funny. It’s called Cake Wrecks and talks about two of my favorite subjects: Food (cake) and stupid people. I love the combination of the truly weird and completely shoddy way some of these cakes are made. Here are [...]

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Tags: Blogs · Desserts

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 8/12/08

by Eick · August 12th, 2008 · 1 Comment

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Endless Simmer has their Top Ten carb-loading foods.
Best Bites gets eater feedback from the new Nando’s in DC.
Raphael is unimpressed with the Ruby Tuesday stunt.
The Great American Cooking Project made Tobacco flavored ice cream.
America’s hardest drinking cities.
Is fast food the new tobacco?
Blonde’s [...]

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Tags: Blogs · Booze · News · Recipes

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 7/17/08

by Eick · July 17th, 2008 · No Comments

Slice reviews the Gotham City Pizza.
A man found a knife baked into his Subway sandwich.
Who’s up for a burger crawl?
A DC blogger and a coffee shop owner are in a heated war of words.
Best Bites covers the Good Stuff Eatery opening party.
Elton John now has a Ben & Jerry’s flavor.
Another Top Chef is thinking burgers.
Salad [...]

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Tags: Blogs · Burgers · News · Pizza · Top Chef

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 7/11/08

by Eick · July 11th, 2008 · No Comments

Beer Pong on the Wii?
Snack foods that sound like sex acts.
A reverse root beer float.
Quizno’s franchise owners are suing the company.
A Diner/Tryst hybrid is planned for 14th and T.
A Gourmand’s Guide to Chain Restaurants.
A DC chef recently appeared on Throwdown with Bobby Flay.
What Geeks Eat make Strawberry Pie.
Asian Chicken Salad.

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

by Eick · July 2nd, 2008 · 1 Comment

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 for cheeseburgers?“
Cold Mud informs [...]

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Tags: Blogs · Burgers · Desserts · News

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 6/23/08

by Eick · June 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment

A 100-pound moon pie.
Fast Food Maven interviews “Jack Box“…..
…and the chain announces they will offer free tacos on Thursday.
Kraft and General Mills make the top 10 for most reputable companies.
Barrow, Alaska has changed their city name to “Jolt”….to get free Jolt.
Super Sized Meals make a giant Kit-Kat.
Care to take a bath in Ramen noodles?
Pineapple, banana [...]

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Tags: Blogs · Candy · Cooking · News

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 6/18/08

by Eick · June 18th, 2008 · No Comments

Where to find fried pickles on the east coast.
Blast from the Past: Candy Addict on Spree.
Adage predicts a Cannes victory for the Whopper Freakout ads.
Fast Food Critic reviews Sonic Chili Cheese Tots.
The writer of Junk Food Blog launches Best Beef Jerky.
Burger King began selling their $190 burger.
Apricot lentil salad with beets and mint.
Parmesan and toasted [...]

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So Good Blog/News Round-Up 6/13/08

by Eick · June 13th, 2008 · 2 Comments

A “disgusting” burger helped motivate Robert Downey Jr. to quit drugs.
Bacon Unwrapped visits the World Pork Expo.
Grub Street interviews Lisa and Richard about the Top Chef finale.
NYC Food Guy reviews the Big Apple BBQ Block Party.
Impulsive Buy reviews the McDonald’s Southern Style Chicken Sandwich.
Capital Spice has lunch with Spike from Top Chef.
What’s 4 Lunch writes [...]

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Tags: Beer · Blogs · Burgers · Cooking · News · Top Chef

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 5/22/08

by Eick · May 22nd, 2008 · 2 Comments

After a run-in with the SEC over anonymous internet posts, Whole Foods CEO is back to blogging.
A Hamburger Today covers America’s most expensive burgers.
Best Bites Blog looks at Pete’s Apizza in Columbia Heights.
A NYC home brewer may soon be offering beer ice cream.
Serious Eats reviews the new Indiana Jones Snickers bar.
Carrot salad with toasted soy [...]

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Tags: Beer · Blogs · Burgers · Cooking

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 5/19/08

by Eick · May 19th, 2008 · 2 Comments

“Sexy” espresso stands with scantily clad baristas are exploding in popularity…and drawing critics.
Starbucks has decided to remove an image of a topless mermaid from some of their cups.
Fast Food Critic reviews Chicken Nuggets and BK Chicken Tenders.
Slashfood reviews Cape Cod potato chips.
Miss Ginsu makes 3 different kinds of bacon ice cream.
What We’re Eating make a [...]

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Tags: Bacon · Blogs · Chicken · Reviews · Snacks · Uncategorized

BeThree

by Eick · May 17th, 2008 · 1 Comment

A former co-worker of mine is currently running a cool website and free daily e-mail newsletter called BeThree a daily guide for your body, mind and soul.

The site’s approach to life is:
“We believe in spicy modern living and embracing all of its quirky nuances. We know eating well and living actively are essential, but [...]

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So Good Blog/News Round-Up 5/16/08

by Eick · May 16th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Miller’s CEO says drinkers are shifting to cheaper beers.
Divine Caroline compares how portion sizes have grown in the past 20 years.
Sfoodie reviews Best-o-Burger.
A Burger King VP busted for anonymous online comments, has been fired.
Grub Street speaks with Andrew about his exit from Top Chef.
The Leftover Queen reviews Freida’s Garlic Delight.
may be edible makes peppercorn sauce [...]

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