I was driving around Reno this time last week on a business trip (by "business" I mean "cartooning-related") and found myself approaching the intersection of Plumb and Kietzke lanes. The marquee of the corner A&W caught my eye: "BEST FISH SANDWICHES IN TOWN!" That sounded like a boastful challenge, so I decided to take them... Continue Reading →
I don’t make the same mistake four times
Full disclosure: I have eaten at Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill exactly three times in my life — and each time made me physically ill (I'll spare you the details). After the first time, I figured it must've been a fluke. After the second time, I thought it must've been a coincidence. But after the third... Continue Reading →
Friday’s Fast-Food Fishtacular! – White Castle Fish w/Cheese
I chill at White Castle 'cause it's the best / But I'm fly at Fatburger when I'm way out West—Beastie Boys True to the song, White Castle restaurants are not available out West. In fact, White Castle is only found in a cluster of 11 Midwest and Eastern states. So when Darlene and I happened... Continue Reading →
Friday’s Fast-Food Fishtacular! – Roy Rogers Fish Sandwich
When I decided to critique the fish sandwiches from the myriad of area fast food chains, I deliberately omitted McDonald's and Burger King. They've had fish sandwiches ever since I can remember, and they're largely known by anyone who's ever gone to those joints. But I realized that over the course of a couple months,... Continue Reading →
Mmm… Hemoglob-licious
So I was at Borders a few days ago, trying to find something on which I could blow my 33%-off coupon, when I spotted a display of Tru Blood bottles. Because, you know, when you think "carbonated fake-blood beverage based on the HBO series 'True Blood,'" you think "Borders Books and Music." I had a... Continue Reading →
Friday’s Fast-Food Fishtacular! – Popeyes Deluxe Catfish Sandwich
When I think Louisiana, I think Hurricane Katrina, "True Blood" on HBO each Sunday, and Popeyes (its proper name is "Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen," but who really calls it that?). Yesterday I pulled into the drive-thru and skimmed over their menu. Although I couldn't find it, I knew they had a catfish sandwich, so I ordered... Continue Reading →
Friday’s Fast-Food Fishtacular! – SONIC Fish Sandwich
I don't know what it is about SONIC. It's not their prices (not bad, by the way). It's not their amusing commercials. It's certainly not their food. Perhaps it's that SONIC fills the void left by A&W, an American institution that -- like the drive-in theater -- has largely become a dwindling relic of two... Continue Reading →
Friday’s Fast-Food Fishtacular! – Church’s Chicken Fish Sandwich
Church's Fish Sandwich This one was a total surprise. Not the fish sandwich, but Church's Chicken even offering a fish sandwich. I have never eaten at Church's. Whenever I wanted fried chicken, I'd hit KFC, Popeye's, Arby's or even the hot counter at Albertson's. But I spotted a banner driving by a Church's at 45mph,... Continue Reading →
Friday’s Fast-Food Fishtacular! – Jack in the Box Fish Sandwich
Jack in the Box Fish Sandwich I confess -- I loves me Jack in the Box. Their mascot is great, their commercials are hilarious and oft-times brilliant, their menu is diverse and reasonable, I like their redesigned logo and they're the home team. Jack has had a fish sandwich for some time now, so it's... Continue Reading →
Friday’s Fast-Food Fishtacular! – Carl’s Catch Fish Sandwich
For the next couple of Fridays, I’m going to review fish sandwiches from various fast food chains. Seems that everyone loves comparing burgers, fries and shakes. I figure it’s time we shed some light on our fishy friends. Just so you know, this isn’t a Catholic/Lent thing. It’s a “Wha–? They sell fish at Carl’s... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 