admin
July 14, 2010
It is to the credit of our readership, which I have long trumpeted as the most intelligent on the internet, that so many of you did not and do not closely follow the LeBron James saga. Why follow the egomaniacal exploits of a man whose job it is to throw a ball through a hoop? I imagine that the lives of those who choose not to immerse themselves in the minutiae of sport are quite often richer than those who get caught up in details of free agency.
I write this because a few of you have wondered to me via e-mail or other media if I really was planning on leaving EP. That is not the case, but rest assured I really appreciate the concern. I feigned free agency as a nod to our Cleveland readers, a vocal and devoted group. I’m sure the spoof was not lost on the vast majority of you.
On a side note, Cleveland is an amazing food town. Seriously. Michael Symon has a fantastic restaurant there. Cleveland boasts an all-grilled cheese cornucopia called Melt. And Cleveland is also the home of Great Lakes Brewery, something any city would be proud of. So stay strong Cleveland, even though many of you are Ohio State fans, a little Great Lakes love from Ann Arbor to you.
As penance for this ridiculous ruse, I offer the following: Six posts in seven nights (can’t do seven, my son has soccer camp and yes, I’m well aware of how that is a cliché but I still have to go and be a good father. Besides, it’s my fault for immersing him in the World Cup.) I will begin tomorrow evening with the long awaited Hop Hound review.
There was one obvious clue that I was never going to leave. In my original post, I stated that I was intrigued by the idea of “writing with other all-stars.” I already write with an all-star (John) on EP.
admin
July 11, 2010
As you may or may not know, depending on whether you keep up with the inside dealings of elite food-related websites, my contract with Epic Portions expires at the end of the month. I will officially be a free agent in a couple of weeks.
I love EP, I grew up as a food writer here. This is where my posse lives. All my local charities are funneled through EP. To leave my “hometown” web site would be a very difficult thing.
But having said that, I still feel as if I need to explore all options. Who is to say that my chances of winning a food writing championship won’t be enhanced by taking my talents elsewhere? I appreciate being flown to several different cities and shown around their respective offices. Promises of a new Mac, a corner office, greater artistic freedom, or the chance to write with other all-stars can be intriguing to say the least. If I were to leave, I would hope that we could work out a “sign and trade” deal that would bring a couple of prospects to EP to help with the rebuilding process.
Fortunately, I’m done with all the wining and dining, and am ready to make my decision. And to the California website who took me to Guy Fieri’s restaurant, what the hell were you thinking? Have you even read my stuff? Sadly, talks fell through for a prime time special on Travel Channel, and I refuse to slum it on Food Network. So, I’ll make my announcement right here on EP. Tune in Wednesday night at ten to see if I’ll be staying or plying my wares at another locale.
John
July 11, 2010
Sonic has recently been introduced to my life and I don’t know what I was doing all of these years without it. All of this McDonalds and Burger King doesn’t even compare to the deliciousness. On my second visit there, I couldn’t resist getting the “extra long” chili cheese dog, which is a 1/4 pound hot dog slathered with chili and cheese. Let me tell you, this is fast food hall of fame material. Throw in a watermelon slushy with an order or tater tots and you have yourself a serious meal. I personally enjoyed this combo at 2:30 AM and I feel as though this is the ideal time to experience such incredibleness. Is incredibleness an actual word?
