Ken's Food Find

Carbonara Done Right!

Finally! (Part 2) Putting an end to another case of procrastination, I want to talk about one of my favorite dishes. Carbonara, a pasta dish consisting of an egg-based sauce and a form of Italian bacon (such as pancetta), is something that I had a lot of during a four-year stint in Ital…

Las Delicias

Ken's Food Find 12:34 PM

Finally! (Part 1) In the four years that "Ken's Food Find" has been in existence, there are a few places that I haven't talked about despite my passionate feelings for them. I don't have a good reason for not writing about them other than my procrasti…

Squeal Street BBQ Team

Ken's Food Find 10:00 AM

Good Friends, Good Times I want to give a shout out to my friends on the Squeal Street BBQ Team. They were gracious hosts to me during this year's Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest (aka "BBQ Fest"). During the two nights that I visited (…

Biggest Chicken Drumsticks I Have Ever Seen!

Ken's Food Find 5:17 PM

Mind Boggling! Yesterday, I went to a Shell gas station on Summer Avenue at I-40 for quick takeout grub. I didn't give much thought in choosing the convenience store for lunch other than it being a quick in-and-out. With only thirty minutes for lunch during another "…

Madea's Restaurant (CLOSED)

Ken's Food Find 6:00 PM

Trying Something New Earlier this month, I went to Madea's Restaurant for lunch. Although it wasn't my intention, my curiosity urged me to stop there. Madea's is a small restaurant on the corner of Overton Crossing and Delano Ave. in Frayser (close to I-40). It…

Tamp & Tap (CLOSED)

Ken's Food Find 3:30 PM

A Success In The Making A little over a week ago, I went to the Tamp & Tap for lunch while working at FedExForum. It was a departure from the usual for me ( Flying Saucer , Bardog Tavern , Aldo's Pizza Pies , Second Street Shoppers (when I'm broke) or anything o…