Two weeks ago it began: the “All Forked Up” Podcast featuring as hosts (1) the Baroness of Barbecue, Mercy Baron, and (2) some dude with a pen named Michael Gardiner (aka, me). Our intent has been to guide listeners through various uncommon corners of the lower left coast food … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Behind the Big Front Door
Say the word "sandwich" and it seems to come with the notion of "serviceable" trailing close behind. Perhaps, as the legend goes, the "sandwich" was invented when the Fourth Earl of Sandwich in England demanded his valet bring him meat between two slices of bread so he wouldn't … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: No drought about it at Ike’s Place
Everybody loves a good sauce. Is there any dish a good sauce doesn’t help? Sadly, it seems, the sandwiches at Ike’s Place (1010 University Avenue, Suite C101) in Hillcrest answer that question. Read more … [Read more...]