Organic Microwave Popcorn

Quinn Popcorn - Logo

On October 11th, the NY Times featured a great article about Quinn Popcorn.  Quinn Popcorn is the creation of a Massachusetts couple, and named after their son.  The popcorn uses only organic ingredients and a simple parchment paper bag.  What a fantastic idea! 

See the article and official site below:

Microwave Popcorn Minus the Chemicals - NY Times

Quinn Popcorn - Official Site

Dogfish Head Celebrates Pearl Jam Milestone

Pearl Jam Dogfish Head Faithfull Ale

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery is proud to announce the mid-October release of Faithfull Ale.
Faithfull Ale is a celebration of Pearl Jam's 20th anniversary as a band and its extraordinary debut album, "Ten." In recognition of these milestones, this Belgian-style golden ale is delicately hopped to 20 IBUs and fruit-forward from 10 incremental additions of black currants over a one-hour boil. Faithfull will clock in at 7% ABV.

Official Press Release

Meyer Intends to Sell Eleven Madison Park to Its Chef and Manager

Danny Meyer has announced that he is selling Eleven Madison Park to its executive chef (Daniel Humm) and general manager (Will Guidara), and their financial backers.

See the article below:
NY Times Diners Journal

Friendly's Ice Cream Corp, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.  The restaurant reports fewer customers and rising costs as the decline in profitability.  They will close 63 of 500 locations, with the most coming in Massachusetts.   

See the full article from the Wall Street Journal below:

Friendly's Files for Bankruptcy

Boston.com Article

Today's News!

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Moving Into NY Times Building - Zagat Buzz

Wolfgang's Steakhouse

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse is about to get its fourth New York location. An announcement on the meatery’s website notes some new digs on West 41st Street in the New York Times building. This is where pricey Italian eatery Montenapo used to be. Wolfgang’s signature dishes – think chops like porterhouse and filet mignon – will all be on the menu. [via Diner’s Journal]

 

Taco Bell Rolling Out Taco With Shell Made of Doritos- Eater

Taco Bell is almost single-handedly filling the novelty taco void, and its latest offering, the Doritos Locos Taco, does not disappoint on the novelty front. The Doritos Locos Taco is basically a Taco Surpreme inside a shell made from Doritos.

9 Finalists for Manliest Restaurants in America

Men's Health brings us their list of the 9 finalists for the manliest restaurants in America.  See the list below and click on the link to read the full article.  The winner will be announced in the December issue of Men's Health.

To eat as a man in America is to feast. We like our portions large, our plates burdened with protein, and our drinks—be it a cup of diner coffee, a steakhouse cocktail, or a mug of beer—poured fresh. A good meal is an event, an experience—sometimes a transformative one.


And now, the regional winners…

The Northeast – Keens Steakhouse, New York City, NY

The Mid-Atlantic – Primanti Bros., Pittsburgh, PA

The Southeast – Gus’s World Famous Hot & Spicy Chicken, Memphis, TN

The Gulf Coast – Alabama Jack’s, Key Largo, FL

The Midwest – Jethro’s BBQ, Des Moines, IA

The Northwest – Couloir, Jackson Hole, WY

San Francisco – Original Joe’s, San Jose, CA

Los Angeles – Salt’s Cure, Los Angeles, CA

The Southwest – Salt Lick BBQ, Driftwood, TX

FULL ARTICLE HERE - Men's Health

Chicago's Potbelly Sandwich Shop - Another NYC Location

One of our informants just spotted the new location of Potbelly Sandwich.  It is on the corner of 37th and 7th Avenue.  We will try to get a picture for our readers, but all of the signage was up, and it seemed to be a few weeks away from opening.  We are very excited about this new addition to NYC, and their other outpost in the Financial District seems to be doing great!  For more news on Potbelly Sandwich, see below.

Chicago's Potbelly Sandwich Shop Is Coming To NYC

At Lunch Now: Line Down The Block To Taste Potbelly’s Sandwiches