Kraft Cheez Whiz

Philly Poutine

A first look at the new Pappa Geno's in Bellaire.

First Look at Pappa Geno's Second Location in Bellaire and Its Philly Poutine

Just because I didn't include Pappa Geno's wicked Philly on my recent list of Top 10 Sandwiches (which was reserved strictly for deli sandwiches) doesn't mean I don't lust after the thing. I do. I have terrible urges for Pappa Geno's at least once a week. I crave the crunchy bread that's soft on th ... More >>

Come to Pappa

It's almost like taking a trip to Philadelphia.

What Makes or Breaks a Cheesesteak

Photos by Troy FieldsPaul finishes up a cheesesteak on the grill at Pappa Geno's.​Such is the importance of the cheesesteak in Philadelphia that John Kerry's infamously emasculating "dainty nibble" at his sandwich -- which he heretically asked for with Swiss cheese -- is counted among one of ... More >>

Lunch at Jake's Philly Steaks

​For years I've heard coworkers sing the praises of Jake's Philly Steaks, and for one reason or another, I've been unable to join them for lunch trips to the Chimney Rock sports bar. Why, oh why, have I wasted my life until now? All other lunch breaks have been pointless.

This Week in Deliciousness

Oh no you didn't, Shameless Chef.​Welcome back to the weekly roundup here at Eating Our Words, where we've finally settled our lawsuit against Beck for heeding his advice to "get crazy with the Cheez Whiz." Ah, those were crazier, dumber times. We started the week off well enough with the fi ... More >>

Jake's Philly Tex-Mex

Photo by Robb Walsh Cheez Whiz would be redundant on the fajita Philly at Jake's Philly Steaks on Chimney Rock -- the Philly-Tex-Mex sandwich comes with chile con queso. What's the difference between Cheez Whiz and chile con queso? I asked the owner, Robert Ginn. "Cheez Whiz comes in a jar, Vel ... More >>

Cinco de Mayo Recipe: Sonoran Hot Dogs

photos by Robb Walsh You have to thin mayonnaise with some lemon juice (and Tabasco sauce if you like) and put it into a squeeze bottle if you want to put the cool squiggles on top. But I'm getting ahead of myself. First, go to El Bolillo on Airline and buy the small size bolillos. Then get some b ... More >>

Post-Valentine's Day Relationship Rescue Songs

Dwight McCannSo Valentine's Day is over, and you spent all your dough on Cupid swag for that special sweetie, which hopefully bought your way out of the doghouse for the time being. But if not, Casanova, your Rocks Off homies still have your back - provided you have an iTunes account. Sentime ... More >>

Puppy Love at Saint Dane's Bar & Grille

Sangria and Sliders at Open City

Mama’s Texas Bean Burger

Beck: Modern Guilt

Tornado Burger

Drinking My Own Tex-Mex Apologist Kool-Aid

Twenty Love Songs

Bringing silly back

Musical Food Groups

If singers were cheese, what kind of cheese would they be?

Greek Heros

The Hot Rod Grandma is cooking up some fabulous Greek food and stunning sandwiches over in Bellaire

Texas Burger Binge

Our food critic reports on the state of the Texas burger -- and recommends 18 you need to try immediately

Philly on Scott

South Philly Steaks is doing a damn fine job with the iconic Pennsylvania sandwich

Letters

Say Cheez

An ode to the stuff that makes Jake's Philly Steaks

WorldFest: Wild, Mild and Wicked

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Press Picks

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