Open only since May of 2012, the Black Dog Bar & Grill is already putting out some good barbecue. The brisket I sampled couldn't have been much better: tender, juicy, with just enough smokiness. Given how well they handled that brisket, I can hardly wait to try their ribs on the next visit. Another bonus: you
The Picket Fence Cafe is in an historic building next to the river in Guttenberg Summer has arrived, and I'm thinking about pie. Pie goes well with the warmer weather (as well as a scoop of vanilla). The next time I'm near Guttenberg, Iowa I'll be stopping at the Picket Fence Cafe. Tucked
Summer is almost here (here in St. Louis it feels like it has already arrived), so it's no wonder I've been thinking about burgers and car hops. If you are near Winona, you can do more than think about it. The Lakeview Drive Inn has been keeping Winona residents sated on fresh grilled burgers and
Does St. Louis have a food identity?
Any day that begins with dropping your smartphone in the toilet is fraught with symbolism. Down the toilet went my common sense and a big chunk of my day. I managed to squeeze in a quick driving tour of Brainerd, found a nice place to sit next to the Mississippi, and even managed to spend
Tuesday was a beautiful day. I met Hans Langseth, an award-winning woodcarver who lives in Minneiska (Minnesota) and the great grandson of Hans Langseth, who gets the credit from the folks at Guinness (the record-keepeers, not the beer makers) for having the world’s longest beard. You know it’s going to be a great day when
