I don’t normally use my smoker before spring, but when I saw Sunday would be fairly warm, I had the sudden itch to barbecue. It had been at least a couple years since I last made pulled pork, and I decided to end that drought. That meant picking up some kind of pork shoulder roast.Continue reading “Breaking Out the Smoker Early This Year”
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Driving South in Search of an Elusive Dish
The ranks of old-school Cantonese Chinese restaurants are dwindling, and some of those that remain haven’t resumed dine-in service since the pandemic put a halt to it. So when I learn of one within a reasonable distance from my suburban Philadelphia home, you can rest assured that it won’t take me long to check itContinue reading “Driving South in Search of an Elusive Dish”
Does the Prince Still Reign?
Last week I began the months-long process of revisiting all of the cheesesteak shops that made my top ten in 2022. It didn’t take long to move on to another one. Unrelated circumstances led me to drive through the section of Northeast Philly that is home to the original Steve’s Prince of Steaks late TuesdayContinue reading “Does the Prince Still Reign?”
Adventures in Home Cooking
After a run of heavy meals away from home last week, I re-familiarized myself with my kitchen by cooking one dish that’s been on my list of things to do for years and another old favorite that I haden’t made for at least as long. In between, I found time to make an iconic sandwichContinue reading “Adventures in Home Cooking”
Another Cheesesteak and Roast Pork Combo
After threatening to do so for the past couple weeks, I finally began revisiting the cheesesteak purveyors that made my top ten list last year. My intent is to put out a revised list that will also be expanded to a top 20 later this year. While I’m continuing to try new steaks, I alsoContinue reading “Another Cheesesteak and Roast Pork Combo”
Checking Out a Lehigh Valley Burger Legend
After having a great meal in Quakertown Saturday, I was back on 476-North Monday to pick up my wife in Allentown, where she had spent a couple days visiting with her parents. As I expected to arrive there around lunch time, my thoughts naturally turned to where we should eat. And it just so happensContinue reading “Checking Out a Lehigh Valley Burger Legend”
Two Great Sandwiches – One Great Place
It’s always exhilarating to be blown away by a sandwich that I’m trying for the first time. Saturday’s lunch outing with my wife and in-laws was a true rarity in that I sampled two amazing sandwiches, both at Giacomo’s Italian Market in Quakertown, PA, which is in northwestern Bucks County – placing it just insideContinue reading “Two Great Sandwiches – One Great Place”
Heading to South Jersey for Old-School Chinese
Although this blog is focused heavily on sandwiches, I’ve periodically written about old-school Chinese restaurants – the type of places that have menus and decor out of the 1970s and 80s. It’s been a while since I’ve done that, but I had the first of two such meals that have been planned for the nextContinue reading “Heading to South Jersey for Old-School Chinese”
Back to A Cut Above Deli for a Roast Pork Italiano
It’s only been a little over a month since I wrote about the magnificent Italian hoagie I had from A Cut Above Deli in the western Philly suburb of Newtown Square, PA. As part of that post, I mentioned a desire to return there soon to try one of their hot sandwiches. And in theContinue reading “Back to A Cut Above Deli for a Roast Pork Italiano”
The Thrill of Eating and the Agony of Defeat
Since moving considerably south of the friends with whom I have traditionally watched football, I’ve usually been on my own for the Super Bowl – and this year was no exception. But I wasn’t going to allow that to get in the way of planning and executing a menu that would be worthy of theContinue reading “The Thrill of Eating and the Agony of Defeat”
BZ Maestro Eats 