Better Than Crack

Burgers are quite versatile.  There's almost nothing you can do to ruin a burger.  By the same token, it's easy to improve them.  One way is to put add more beef.  While it's easy to just throw on another patty, perhaps the best thing to throw on is prime rib, like Freddy's has done. Freddy's Prime Rib Steakburger is a thing of beauty.  This baby is two patties topped with grilled onions, Swiss cheese, garlic aioli, mushrooms, and prime rib, all crammed into a bun.  The end result is a creation that is savory, creamy, and just good in general. The savor comes directly from the prime rib.  From the moment it hits your tongue, it's unmistakable.  It's both silky smooth and salty in a good way.  It's not just another topping, but a true difference maker.  It's simply orgasmic. Of course, flavor like this doesn't come cheap.  A meal will cost you $15 and the sandwich by itself is around a $10 hit.  Whether or not it's worth it is u...

Chicken tenders are awesome.  There's no pesky bone getting all that goodness.  Cheesecake Factory serves up a heck of a tender or "littles" as they call them. Take a look at this plate you get.  A crapload of chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, and three dipping sauces.  You probably can't tell by looking at the picture, but this is a massive plate of food.  There's so much chicken, you almost can't see the mashed potatoes.  Seriously, this is a two-person serving.  In other words, don't let the price scare you, because you'll be getting your money's worth. The chicken is juicy and crispy.  The texture is good.  It's good enough to eat without the sauce, but should you be interested, you'll be dealing with ketchup, barbeque, and honey mustard. Then, you have the sides.  The mashed potatoes are what you'd expect.  Potatoes that are mashed.  The corn, on the other hand, is something unexpected.  It's peppered, but there's a str...

There's nothing quite like a good beef entrée.  This is especially true of Chinese or pseudo-Chinese food.  Enter Panda Express' Beijing beef. Beijing Beef is a spicy concoction on the Panda Express.  Notice I said SPICY, not HOT.  It won't set your mouth on fire, which was kind of disappointing, considering my tendency to lean toward such foods.  The taste, however, was quite nice.  There are peppers and onion in there, which don't seem to do much for the flavor, but definitely give the dish a better aesthetic. The major player here is the beef.  It's deep-fried, which was a pleasant surprise.  It's crunchy, giving the dish a nice texture.  As mentioned before, the taste isn't bad.  It more than does it's job of carrying whatever side you pair it with. Finally, the portion size is pretty good for the price.  I got the bowl, which is what passes for "small", and felt like I was eating for an eternity, far from a bad th...

There's a lot of things I haven't done a lot of things in life.  One of them is goes to a place called City Barbecue, a restaurant chain that's been around for a while.  Another of those things I've never done is eat a brisket sandwich.  So when a City Barbecue opened in my area, my curiosity was piqued.  And when I saw they had a brisket sandwich on the menu, my interest was piqued even more. The sandwich is a rather simple creation.  It's big pieces of beef brisket and a bun.  You get the option of whether or not you want sauce, which I passed on this trip so I could appreciate the taste of the meat.  And appreciate it I did. The brisket had a number of facets.  First, there's the texture was good.  Texture is something I tend to be finicky about and this sandwich got it right.  Also, it's so tender that it falls apart to the touch.  It really is a thing of beauty. Then there's the thick layer of fat that lines the t...

So, you're looking for a nice, rewarding treat after work or for the big game.  Nothing hits the spot quite like nachos.  But simple chips and cheese can be lame.  Well guess what?  Pulled chicken makes everything better. Now, when it comes to deli meats, like pulled chicken and roast beef, I used the LSEDI method.  LSEDI is short for Let Someone Else Do It.  Anyway, here's what you need: A pack of pulled chicken.  A half pound pack will do.  Try to avoid national brands because they suck.  The store brand is best. Taco cheese.  Make sure it's taco cheese, because it tastes best with the next ingredient... Tortilla chips.  Try not to get lame or overpowering one.  You'll want them just a little salty. First, you want to heat up the chicken.  While that's happening, set your chips up on a plate.  Then, pull out the chicken, put it on the chips, top it with cheese, and throw it in the microwave for...

So, you're looking for a Valentine's Day gift, but don't want to get the same old stuff.  Cards, flowers, and jewelry are the path of losers with no imagination.  If you really want your significant other to smile, slide them a Russell Stover Heart. These babies are made of a thick layer of chocolate covering whatever they feel like making it cover.  It could be caramel.  It could be cherry filling.  Heck, it could be even more chocolate.  You can even play a game with them.  Simply unwrap a bunch of them, put them in a box, and give it to your loved one.  They'll never know what's inside, but they'll always know it's good. Instead of getting that special someone a dozen rose or a card, give them a dozen of these.  They'll appreciate it more.  You may even get laid.  Chocolate is better than stuff you can't eat.  It's also better than crack.