steveb leatherworks: the blather

Ya know what they did? They tried fecking up Freddy and mine favorite shot and a beer joint the Duck – by showcasing it on TV, yes they did – but they DID NOT succeed.  Guy Fierie seems like a nice enough guy but when his “Diner, Dives & joints, whatever…” showcased one of my […]

Jacqueline’s place is a good spot for some local color and breakfast. I dont usually find myself up in this neck of the woods in time for breakfast , so i can only speak from experience when i say their lunchtime Burger Deluxe plate is wholly satisfying, nothing really fancy mind you, just good solid […]

it kills me – people will pretty much eat any damn thing if it is served on the street, even better if it is served from a rather unsanitary cart. Makes one wonder, don’t it? In the city with the worlds best food,  so many choose to basically eat…in a word…s-h-i-t.  If you knew where these […]

Bill’s is one of those places I love – homey, local, good food with a wry sense of humor and resignation.  There is a place in Riceville, IA that i stopped at years ago on a bike trip heading back east that had a similar feel to Bill’s. Shank and I busted up to Bill’s not too […]

Arrgh! Ya want a hot dog in Southern Connecticut? You are not going to find a street meat cart to satisfy your craving, no no no…your going to need to identify a restaurant or deli (a hens tooth for sure round these parts) that’s got the goods. This poses a challenge to the newbie, unitiatied and those not in the general […]