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Want old-timey food? Black-Eyed Pea delivers that and old-timers, too

Every once in a while you really want a taste of some old-fashioned, old-time favorites (that someone else has to cook, and then clean up after) like pot roast, meatloaf, mashed potatoes made with actual potatoes, fried corn and squash casserole, chicken-fried everything...and even a nice plate of f ... More >>

Photos: Southern Hospitality brings "sexy back" downtown

Southern Hospitality is serving eats in the 116-year-old St. Elmo building at 1433 17th Street. The Manhattan-based chain -- which was co-founded by Justin Timberlake -- is currently in a soft opening phase, with plans for grand opening event soon. Here's a look at the digs. See also: - Southern Ho ... More >>

Chain Restaurant Consumers' Choice Award winners announced -- and local spots make the list

Technomic Inc. has released its inaugural list of Chain Restaurant Consumers' Choice Award honorees, winners, chosen from 115 fast-food, fast-casual and full-service restaurants, with the winners selected by consumers. So now for the two pressing questions: What, exactly, is Technomic, and which r ... More >>

Cracker Barrel: Skip the CDs and store up for the hash-brown casserole

I heard last week that Cracker Barrel has an exclusive CD out by a band called Eden's Edge. I had no idea who this band was, or that Cracker Barrel did music -- or even or that people still buy CDs. Last I checked, Cracker Barrel was that old-timey chicken-fried stop off the off-ramp with the potpou ... More >>

Reader: Southern Hospitality looks like a hip Cracker Barrel

Ryan Tedder, the lead singer with One Republic and a Grammy-winner for his work in the recording studio, knows his music -- but does he know food? Tedder jumped on board at the Hell's Kitchen location of Justin Timberlake's Southern Hospitality, and now Tedder and his father are bringing the restaur ... More >>

Five reasons why reviewing chain restaurants isn't the worst idea in the world

Since the recent introduction of Jenn in Chains my reviews/commentaries on what's what in the realm of chain restaurants, I've gotten a slew of questions from readers, friends and complete strangers on my Facebook page about why I'm giving time and attention to chain restaurants. Questions like "Why ... More >>

What week is it? A breakdown of everything you could be celebrating, February 14 - 20

Damn you, olde-tymey ferris wheel!​Ever since your twelfth wife took off with the kids and the dog and the house -- a scenario only possible thanks to your penchant for living in structures you can also drive -- leaving you with only an overdrafted checking account and a suitcase somewhat inex ... More >>

God bless the USA... and Cracker Barrel

Down on the Farm

This ain't my first rodeo, as they say. I've done my culinary tour of Colorado. I may not be to the Mile High born, but I have eaten the hell out of my adoptive home, taken to it with the fervor of a convert -- of a man who knows precisely how green the grass is on the other side of the fence and ha ... More >>

American Gladiator Auditions the Best of the Worst

If your wife can kick your ass, you might be an American Gladiator.

NoNo’s Cafe

Thanks, but NoNo thanks.

Stalking the Bogeyman

Coming to grips with the killer inside me.

Best Mac 'n' Cheese

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The Mom Squad

For this group of online sleuths, death makes a holiday

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