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

  • GiveawaysRecipeSeafood

    Ragú® New Tra-Dish: From Fettuccine to Pastrami: A Grocery Store Adventure

    by Quincy James Freeman 14 March 2014
    byQuincy James Freeman 14 March 2014

    This sweepstakes has ended. When Pastrami Met Penne: An Unexpected Italian Affair Ever walked into a grocery store with a simple list and walked out with a culinary …

  • GiveawaysRecipe

    Ragú® New Tra-Dish: Sausage & Peppers with a Side of Self-Discovery

    by Quincy James Freeman 13 March 2014
    byQuincy James Freeman 13 March 2014

    This sweepstakes has ended. A path is chosen. In my journey as a food blogger, I’ve gone through many phases. From considering culinary school to exploring food science, …

  • 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

    Update, 31 October 2026: Tom’s Urban at L.A. Live is now Tom’s Watch Bar. Same owners, same space; it relaunched as a sports bar in 2019. Take your …

  • 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 …

  • BurgersProduct ReviewSan Diego

    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

    Update, 1 November 2026: The Victorian and Basement Tavern closed after their final weekend on 31 October 2026. We loved it and had many good nights and weekends …

  • 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 …

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