FRIDAY TREAT

Hit my favorite food truck today, at Watkins and Delano. I’ve mentioned it a few times, back when it was billed as the “Grill on Wheels.” The van has since acquired fresh paint, but no lettering.

Today was particularly interesting because the back door was open, offering a look inside.









I’m embarrassed to admit that I don’t know the man’s name. He was pretty busy today, serving up sandwiches like this glorious mess I took home.





This truck has become one of my barbecue faves. A ridiculously good sandwich for $4. Give him a $5 and tell him to keep the change.





PAPER GOODS

A local auction last week included these neat bits of barbecue history associated with the famed Pig ‘N’ Whistle. I didn’t make the sale, mainly because I’m at the point of needing to get rid of stuff, not acquire more of it. I did grab these screenshots. The pictures, of the exterior and the employees, looked to be from the late 1930s, judging by the cars









The most interesting items looked to be architectural drawings of the building.





I have to think they went for good money.





WHAT I’M WATCHING

The Decorah, Iowa, eagle cam is the best reality show airing today. The camera is in its tenth year, as best I can tell, and this year has been an emotional rollercoaster worthy of the best soap opera. That’s Decorah Mom up there, a single mom this year raising three eaglets. Fascinating stuff.

