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Wonder Bread

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2012

    Vintage, Psychedelic Ads for Hostess Twinkies

    Hostess Brands filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, the second time in eight years that the maker of Twinkies, Wonder Bread and a score of other sweet cakes and enriched breads has sought such protection. Gut Check greeted the news with the expected smirk -- aren't Twinkies supposed to last f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2011

    Battle Tomato-and-Mayo Sandwich: Hellman's vs. Duke's

    ​Something interesting caught Gut Check's eye this week: CNN's Eatocracy claims that the best sandwich in the universe is a plain ol' tomato-and-mayo on white (white!) bread, the reason being that tomatoes are in season during August. This statement makes us think back to our childhood. In f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2011

    Terrence Malick's Tree of Life and a Bologna Sandwich at Tower Grove Park

    Gut Check wasn't sure what to expect, walking into this film. Very little was known about it -- except that it was a Terrence Malick film, which, when combined with the title of the film and the trailer that included outer space, babies and waterfalls, gave us a few hints about the kind of nebulous ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2011

    Traveling Tea's Ancient Forest Black Tea, Tower Grove Farmers' Market

    Wikimedia Commons​The clock radio comes on playing "Lover Please," from 1962. Swing tempo, brassy saxophone, handclaps like an R&B reveille. You can hear echoes of his gospel days in Clyde McPhatter's pleading: Lover please, please come back Don't take a train comin' down the track Don't, ple ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2011

    Michael Pollan's Picks Three Lame New Food Rules

    ​Here at Gut Check, we've had our share of fun mocking Michael Pollan's food rules. However, longtime readers of this blog know that I, personally, am a big fan of The Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto.That said, I must admit I cringed when I saw the three new food ru ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2010

    After Reading This Post, You'll Be Glad the Rams Aren't In the Playoffs

    This weekend's NFC Championship game features the Minnesota Vikings facing off against the New Orleans Saints. The former's performance was so inspiring in recent weeks, it inspired Mpls legend Prince, who penned a song in their honor called "Purple and Gold." The Fox affiliate in Minneapolis receiv ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2009

    15 Musts for a Perfect Dive Bar Thanksgiving

    On Thanksgiving Day, the bars will be open. Maybe not the dance clubs, "ultra lounges" or country club-type places, but most every corner bar will be open, and we've all been in one of those. But maybe not on Thanksgiving. However, if you've ever found yourself driving or walking by one on Turkey Da ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2009

    The Beertender: What to Drink This Fall

    ​If you've been paying attention over the past few years, you know how the beer selection in the St. Louis area has ballooned. (Seventeen breweries!) With so much out there, it can get a little overwhelming at times. Here are a few Must-Trys and New-&-Excitings to seek:(Don't forget that STL H ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2009

    Farmers' Market Share: Freaky-Ass Cauliflower Soup

    Alissa Nelson​This week I bought a $6 head of cauliflower. It was purple -- which was novel -- and it was locally grown, which is obviously what this blog is all about. But, ultimately, it was a single head of cauliflower that cost $6.Can I get political for a moment?This past spring, Alice Water ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 12, 2008

    Malcolm mixes up a fraudulent batch of black-eyed peas and pork neck bones in honor of literary liar Peggy Seltzer. Read all about it!

    Alissa Nelson​This week I bought a $6 head of cauliflower. It was purple -- which was novel -- and it was locally grown, which is obviously what this blog is all about. But, ultimately, it was a single head of cauliflower that cost $6.Can I get political for a moment?This past spring, Alice Water ... More >>

  • Music

    May 9, 2007

    Meet the New Doors, Not the Same As the Old Doors

    B-Sides peeks in on a rehearsal for Riders on the Storm and finds out that the (English) Beat goes on for vocalist Dave Wakeling.

  • Calendar

    August 30, 2006

    Opening Nights 2006-2007

    The Riverfront Times' performing arts guide

  • News

    August 16, 2006

    Should I jump on the corn bandwagon?

    Week of August 16, 2006

  • Dining

    July 19, 2006

    Ballpark Frank

    The lowdown on eats at the new ballyard

  • Dining

    September 7, 2005

    Homeward Bound

    Marion says she's got the best ribs in town. She's right.

  • Culture

    August 10, 2005

    Shades of the Past

    Free to Be...You and Me is ebullient but monochromatic

  • News

    January 5, 2005

    Letters

    Week of January 5, 2005

  • Music

    November 24, 2004

    American Idolatry

    Who says cover bands are unoriginal?

  • Best of St. Louis

    September 29, 2004

    Best Grocery Store

    Global Foods Market

  • News

    December 31, 2003

    Know News?

    The year in review: A quiz (For answers, see last page)

  • Calendar

    December 24, 2003

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Week of December 24, 2003

  • Best of St. Louis

    September 24, 2003

    Best Weekend Getaway

    Hermann

  • Dining

    October 9, 2002

    India Kitchen

    Nothing to write home about, but certainly worth the trip

  • Music

    August 14, 2002

    Glamour Girl

    Freakazoid piano diva Kristeen Young once haunted St. Louis, but New York City beckoned. So did David Bowie.

  • Dining

    May 2, 2001

    Family Tradition

    Corky's Restaurant lifts classic American comfort food to new heights

  • Restaurants

    April 18, 2001

    French Toast

    International House of Pancakes

  • Music

    June 16, 1999

    Sound Checks

    International House of Pancakes

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