Category Archives: Lists

Writing in the form of lists – usually Top 5 or Top 10 lists about a specific subject.

In Search of the Perfect Po-boy

Posted on December 23, 2009 by J.C. Reid

A leprechaun was marauding through the crowded streets of the New Orleans Po-Boy Preservation Festival, inadvertently scaring little children and hoisting a sign imploring visitors to visit Mahony’s Po-Boy Shop. Here comes another poor boy leprechaun As an advertising gimmick … Continue reading →

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State of BBQ Crab – Beaumont/Nederland

Posted on September 22, 2009 by J.C. Reid

The quest to find, eat at, and rate the BBQ crab joints of Southeast Texas has begun. View larger map I’ll dispense with the long and storied history of BBQ crab and just say that a comprehensive review of this … Continue reading →

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Tour de Q Ratings

Posted on August 29, 2009 by J.C. Reid

When I wrote a blog post for the Houston Press chronicling a day trip to Texas Monthly‘s top five Texas BBQ joints, my main goal was to convey the fun and camaraderie of such a seemingly audacious culinary adventure. As … Continue reading →

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2009 World’s 50 Best Restaurants

Posted on April 21, 2009 by J.C. Reid

That time of the year for San Pellegrino’s list of 50 best restos in the world. Alas, not alot of drama in this year’s list sponsored by Restaurant magazine and San Pellegrino. El Bulli and The Fat Duck are one-two … Continue reading →

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Best Food Writing: February 2009

Posted on February 27, 2009 by J.C. Reid

National/International Is Food the New Sex? Mary Eberstadt — Policy Review God I wish I had written this article. Anyone who even casually writes about food should aspire to this level of incisiveness. Even that august sage George F. Will … Continue reading →

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