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    Independent restaurant reviews, personal essays, food culture, and stories from more than a decade of Cue the Critic.

  • BurgersPasadenaProduct Review

    Burger of The Month: Asian BBQ Pork Belly Burger

    by Quincy James Freeman 6 March 2014
    byQuincy James Freeman 6 March 2014

    …for it is no easy task being the strongest, wisest, most beloved man in all the land.  And what is sadder than the moment when our children discover …

  • Bar/CocktailsLos AngelesSit-Down Review

    Meet, Eat + Drink. – Tom’s Urban L.A. Live

    by Quincy James Freeman 1 March 2014
    byQuincy James Freeman 1 March 2014

    Take your Meet + Greet to the next level. Running a business is not always the easiest task to take on.  I have learned that over the years …

  • BBQSit-Down ReviewWest Hollywood

    Formosa Café’s Late-Night Menu Gets a Red Med Makeover

    by Quincy James Freeman 30 January 2014
    byQuincy James Freeman 30 January 2014

    There’s a change in the wind, said I, matey. When an establishment has been around as long as the Formosa Café, change is inevitable. A Hollywood staple for …

  • BurgersPasadenaProduct Review

    The #Excesstasy Burger: A Flavorful Orgasm

    by Quincy James Freeman 12 January 2014
    byQuincy James Freeman 12 January 2014

    Indulge in #EXCESSTASY! Some people prioritize healthy eating. Others, like myself and Slater’s 50/50’s executive chef Brad Lyons, value exceptional food more. The New Year often brings gym …

  • Bar/CocktailsSanta MonicaSit-Down Review

    Basement Tavern: An Unexpected Haven for Drinks, Food, and Music

    by Quincy James Freeman 6 December 2013
    byQuincy James Freeman 6 December 2013

    Sometimes you want to go…where everybody knows your name… Choosing a bar in California is relatively new for me. I’ve visited a few, mostly restaurant-bars where food is …

  • Long BeachUncategorized

    Cereal Extravaganza: I’m A Big Kid, Now!

    by Quincy James Freeman 16 November 2013
    byQuincy James Freeman 16 November 2013

    I don’t wanna grow up! Have you ever taken a responsible adult trip to the grocery store?  Then somehow it turns into an all-out child adventure down the …

  • Las VegasSit-Down ReviewSushi/Japanese

    From Fish-Fear to Foodie: My NOBU Awakening

    by Quincy James Freeman 8 November 2013
    byQuincy James Freeman 8 November 2013

    More than just a meal, a culinary awakening. It’s often said that to be a true foodie, you must be willing to try everything. For years, I’ve claimed …

  • BurgersPasadenaSit-Down Review

    A Thanksgiving Tradition: Slater’s 50/50’s Delightful Burger

    by Quincy James Freeman 3 November 2013
    byQuincy James Freeman 3 November 2013

    Gobble ‘Til You Wobble: Slater’s Thanksgiving Burger Delight 2013 has flown by. It feels like the year just started, yet we’re already in the midst of the holiday …

  • Personal Essay

    Healthy Eating: The Family Affair [Infographic]

    by Quincy James Freeman 18 October 2013
    byQuincy James Freeman 18 October 2013

    A discerning look at the American Family and Healthy Eating. Healthy eating is not something that has been on my radar.  I may eat healthy foods at times …

  • Chef ProfileLos AngelesMexican

    ¡Lotería Grill!: A Taste of Mexico, A Culinary Love Letter

    by Quincy James Freeman 17 October 2013
    byQuincy James Freeman 17 October 2013

    Más que Tacos Cultural differences can blur as people migrate and adapt to American society. Yet, some individuals strive to preserve their heritage, sharing their traditions, values, and …

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