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Robert St. John

Restaurateur, author, enthusiastic traveler, & world-class eater.

Barbeque Snobbery

…chili powder 1/4 c brown sugar 1 Tbl salt 1 Tbl paprika 1/2 c Worcestershire 1/2 c apple cider vinegar 1 1/2 c honey 1 tsp cayenne Combine and heat…

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Comfort Food

Quick, name you favorite comfort food. Most of the world sees comfort food as a rare treat or guilty pleasure. To many, it’s an every-once-in-a-while food item that can satisfy…

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Professional Eating

…I’ve been coming to the National Restaurant Association’s annual trade show in Chicago, almost every year, since 1991. It helps our company stay on top of what is going on…

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The Cold Shower Happy Hour

…friend, travel companion, collaborator, work partner, and fellow tour leader, Wyatt Waters, was seated next to me on the fast train headed to Venice. He is a very non-confrontational person,…

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If These Walls Could Speak

…the time, but no one else in my company bought in. That’s a dangerous space, and it shows a lack of leadership. The leader of the company should always bring…

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Chicken Pot Pie

    Chicken pot pie might be the quintessential family-supper comfort food. Some could make a valid case for pot roast or meatloaf. Others might cast their vote for beef…

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Next Up in New Orleans

…Jordan’s entrée into the NBA, Joe Montana’s first start in the NFL, and Mickey Mantle’s first at bat in the Majors. As I ponder those various scenarios I wonder if…

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Salad

(approximately five minutes). Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Hold in a 200 degree oven for 3-5 minutes while completing the assembly of the Salad Comeback Sauce 1…

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Fried Shrimp

…driving 90 minutes to have lunch. Today, approaching my 30th year as an owner, and my 38th as a restaurant guy, I feel I have come full circle. I don’t…

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