Category Archives: Food and Beverage

Finger Lickin’ Bad

Posted on June 11, 2015 by

I never watched Saturday Night Live so I never saw Darrell Hammond’s impersonation of Bill Clinton.  So imagine my confusion the first time I saw one of the new ads for Kentucky Fried Chicken.  My first thought was why do they … Continue reading →

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Chili Today Hot Tamale

Posted on October 23, 2013 by

After being opened for seven months, a restaurant in downtown Racine changed it’s name. The original name of the restaurant was Taos Chili. Seems the owner was surprised that he’d been pigeonholed by customers as only a chili place and … Continue reading →

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I Know You Are Trying To Help. But Please Butt Out.

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

Those wacky folks at the Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine are at it again.  Last September they incurred the wrath of Green Bay fans and the makers of the famous cheese heads with a billboard touting the dangers of eating … Continue reading →

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A Rose By Any Other Name

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

A local businessman has big plans for his recently purchased restaurant.  He’s sinking $250,000 to remodel and expand the facility.  He plans on hiring about 70 people and is teaming up with one of the best markets in town to … Continue reading →

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Here’s My Beef

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

In 1984 eighty-one year old Clara Peller made advertising history when she uttered the slogan “Where’s the beef?”  Many times, shorter is better.  It only took Clara thirty-seconds to make the point that Wendy’s burgers were bigger than those from … Continue reading →

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A New Look For Starbucks

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

In celebration of their 40th  anniversary, Starbucks starts rolling out its new in store look today; focusing on Starbuck’s Iconic Siren.  According to Starbucks, the new logo reflects the brands evolution in the changing global market “by honoring our deep … Continue reading →

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