The best fried chicken in the world is in New Orleans. At a place called Willie Mae’s Scotch House in the 9th Wars (don’t go to the outposts). There is no real competition. I used to think it was in…
The Hot Dog Days of Summer
I always thought the ‘Dog Days of Summer’ referred to the tail end (get it) of summer. It’s not that. It isn’t even the end of summer. The source of the name is…astronomical. The term ‘Dog Days’ refers not to…
Don’t Get the Hottest Wing Sauce
I used to be a cook. I’ve cooked at a few restaurants, and have close friends still in the restaurant world. Here’s something I’ve learned: Don’t get the hottest hot sauce. There are obviously some caveats here, but I will…
On Coffee Shops and Fast Casual Restaurants
As I’ve been trying to locate the best coffee shops in Connecticut, I’ve come across a few that roast their own beans (e.g. J. Rene), some that use the roasted beans from other coffee shops (e.g. Dom’s coffee; using beans…