Bennigan's file for bankruptcy

This news came via Jacksonville Business Journal. Just another sign of the state of the economy. This is not the first and sadly will not be the last food related bankruptcy. Complete story at this link

The restaurant chains Bennigan's and Steak & Ale have filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection and will close all their company locations, a spokeswoman has confirmed.

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the company owns and operates more than 300 locations, potentially putting thousands of people out of work. But a spokeswoman for Plano, Texas-based Metromedia Restaurant Group, which operates the restaurants, did not have specific numbers.

With Labor Day comes BBQs!!!!!!!!!!!!

Randy Pausch - Thanks for sharing yourself with us.

REST IN PEACE.

Just tried a new snack but I like it

It is called picola. I tried the Strawberry flavor. It is a Japanese snack that reminds me of the wafers I had in my younger years.. Unfortunately it has High Fructose Corn Syrup but it is listed as the 7th ingredient.

Quote for the Day

Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie. ~Jim Davis

The worst thing about a sore throat

I can't really eat since it hurts when I swallow. Drats!

Starbucks California Closures

I am sure this will hit some of you harder than it will me (I'm not a coffee drinker). Here are the California Starbuck Closures.

CALIFORNIA

#9583 - NATIONAL & 36TH
3506 NATIONAL AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA

#10630 - HWY 111 & RANCHO LAS PALMAS
71743 HWY 111
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA

#10710 - FLORIDA & SANDERSON
2801 W FLORIDA AVE
HEMET, CA

#10813 - CANYON SPRINGS & CORPORATE
2692 CANYON SPRINGS PKWY
RIVERSIDE, CA

#10888 - RAMONA & MISSION
4467 E MISSION BLVD
MONTCLAIR, CA

#11029 - LA PAZ & VALLEY CENTER
14689 LA PAZ DR
VICTORVILLE, CA

#11896 - SAN JUAN & MILLER
1280 SAN JUAN RD
HOLLISTER, CA

#13745 - PCH & BOAT CANYON
636 N PACIFIC COAST HWY
LAGUNA BEACH, CA

You can find the complete list of US Starbuck Closures at this link

Has anyone been to Ngoma

It is a restaurant I saw during a Japanese news show and I want to try it.

Well the craving is curbed....a bit

I actually tried Kyochon yesterday for the first time.

and then went back today. Okay back to budgeting time

Making the best Fast Food Choices

Okay, I will admit I could care less about nutritional content when I eat out but for those who do...

-AlwaysHungry

Have a craving for chicken

There are two places that I am hoping to try really soon (budget permitting)

Pollo A La Brasa - 764 S. Western (totally looks like a hole in the wall)

and

Kyochon Chicken (heard it is pricey but wants to try at least once)
3833 W. 6th Street

I am really not sure why I am having such a craving for chicken. Last night my mother made some fried chicken (yum) and I am still wanting some this morning. I don't need it. In fact, I'm about to put an exercise DVD in and take out the weights (knowing I'll probably only work off one chicken leg worth of calories)

Such is life. I'm enjoying it though

-AlwaysHungry

Eeks, that was suppose to go to the Homeschooling Page

I decided to keep it though. You know food for the mind...

English Level Test

It is Obon Season

Do try to catch one near you...

Just the thought has me drooling

Dangos....Chirashi.....Shaved Ice...Ikayaki.....

Some interesting items on here

Back to the Pocky Quest

I finally found a new flavor pocky at the store. Thanks Little Tokyo's Marukai!

1. Tahitian Vanilla
2. Strawberry (w/ flavor crystals)
3. Strawberry
4. Coconut
5. Dessert - Chocolate
6. Chocolate Crush (Almond)
7. Chocolate Crush (Rangdosh)
8. TsubuTsubu Marron
9. Milk
10. Fuyo no Kuchidoke (Winter Seasonal)
11. Green Tea Marble
12. Marble - Kaoru Rum Raisins
13. Dessert - Noukou Ichigo Chocolate (Strawberry)
14. Marble - Mousse Shitate Mild & Bitter
15. Tsubu Tsubu Blueberry
16. Marble - Horoniga Caramel Chocolate
17. Dessert Banana
18. Brazilian Pudding

Last Night I finally tried the Carl's Jr. Prime Rib Burger

Here's that Fakerestaurant thing they're doing

Watch the latest videos on YouTube.com

I love the range of things you can find online

No Willpower....

I admit it I have no willpower today. I will definitely have to put in some exercise time. My mother made some banana pudding. I love banana pudding (I don't like bananas though)

Anyway, I tell myself I am helping her by getting seconds (and thirds) so that the refrigerator will have space for the other leftovers. I hope that everyone is having a great 4th of July. I love seeing the "good" news showing the families at the various parades. It was nice seeing Senator Barack Obama and his family out today (they showed him on CNN).

Have a safe evening everyone.

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