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Syrup on a Plane… Bad Idea A timely post last week on the foodie blog Eater about carrying food and drink on airplanes reminded me of a big mess I was part of in the early 90s. My wife had bought a can of sorghum syrup at a …

Entertaining book! I recommend it!

Be Ready When The Luck Happens If you’re familiar with Ina Garten it’s most likely because of her cookbooks or her TV appearances. Or maybe both. In her new memoir Be Ready When The Luck Happens, Garten writes about authoring th…

For fans of The Bear.

Jamie Lee Curtis and 'The Bear' cast take us inside that high-tension 'Fishes' episode TV series love to give viewers the gift of a good Christmas episode, but there's never been one quite like 'The Bear's' 'Fishes.' It's dark and chaotic. Here's how it came together.

Our friend Bill Kunz died last week. Here are a few thoughts upon his passing...

Remembering Bill Kunz In May 2022 when I heard that Bill Kunz had sold Highway 61 Roadhouse in Webster Groves I texted him congratulations. He replied, “Thank you. It’s a great feeling.” He did take some time to travel …

https://foodtalkstl.com/2024/06/01/hot-takes-from-the-busy-month-of-may/

Hot Takes from the Busy Month of May Favorite grub this month: the GBLT Crepe from Rooster (on Washington in downtown St. Louis.) Goat cheese, bacon, tomato inside the crepe. A bit arugula on top. Clever combo—tasty! Spectacular cake …

A north Alabama landmark!

Alabama BBQ restaurant wins world championship for pork shoulder “It’s the Super Bowl of swine. This is the trophy that everybody wants"

Idiot Sandwich

Gordon Ramsay opens St. Louis restaurant at Four Seasons hotel April 17 Ramsay's Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay, one of many restaurants from the celebrity chef and TV host, replaces Cinder House at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis.

Sadly, no Beard nomination for Carmen Berzatto. Next year?

Was at Krispy Kreme when the hot light was on.

Yes, Chef!

The Bear Season 3: What we know so far, from filming schedules to plot predictions Yes, chef! Filming kicks off next week in Chicago for the latest season, starring Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri.

From today's WSJ: "Prices at restaurants and other eateries were up 5.1% last month compared to January 2023. Here are some ideas for dealing with inflation.

Dealing With Inflation It’s not going away soon. We all need to be careful about how we spend our food and beverage dollars and cents. Here are a few ideas for dealing with inflation. Indulge selectively. If you enjoy a …

https://foodtalkstl.com/2023/12/28/some-2023-dining-highlights/

Some 2023 Dining Highlights! I did lots more restaurant eating this year since before the pandemic began! A few highlights: Great smash burger at Firefly Grill in Chesterfield Valley in August! Also enjoyed burgers this year a…