Restaurant Reviews & Food Stories

Update, 31 October 2026: Paradise Valley Burger Co. moved in October 2024. It’s now at 15689 N Hayden Rd in Scottsdale, same name and same crew. I am …

We all go through an identity crisis at one time or another, right? Sometimes you walk into a business expecting a smooth experience. This was not the case …

Understanding the meat is just the beginning. It’s not every day you get to feed llamas and alpacas, run from an ostrich, or drink milk straight from a …

Before we filmed the Hamburger Hamlet episode of The Burger Crawl, a friend caught me in a candid moment. It’s one of the more honest things I’ve said …

I Can Modify (and combine different) Recipes to Create My Own Masterpieces I entered the food blogging world having dined at numerous restaurants and spent a considerable amount …

We need a strong farm bill that gives assistance to farmers during times of drought, creates markets for local goods, protects our environment, and helps struggling families bridge …

Bored? Make a meatloaf! Adapted from Homemade Meatloaf Recipe – Laura Vitale – Laura in the Kitchen Episode 552.

Has Los Angeles finally found its own “authentically L.A.” dish in a fish dish created by a Rockstar Surfer Bro?  Killer! We could debate endlessly whether Los Angeles …

Viva il cuoco che ci delizia con leccornie e allegria. The Pizza Burger was my introduction to Slater’s 50/50’s Italian Sausage/Brandt Beef patty.  Hearing the news of another …

Pig Heaven When I saw the announcement for this month’s Burger of The Month, I was a bit disappointed because I thought it was going to be The …