Christmas: A Time for Feasts, Friends, Family, and Tales of Horror

Feast to A Christmas Horror Story

It was the Holidays recently and a time for Christmas cheer and beers. The Diner's doors opened for the season to those who don't enjoy their family's cooking or can't cook themselves - we welcomed our patrons last month with a Christmas Feast Platter, mulled wine to warm chilled bones, and the review of A Christmas Horror Story.

A Dish of Spain for The Devil's Backbone

This Month's Special: Paella.

Welcome once again to the Diner, please take a seat where you like. 

The Devil's Backbone is a 2001, Spanish movie written and directed by the amazing Guillermo del Toro who originally wrote the script while still in film school. It would seem he has always been an exceptional creator and if you don't recognize his name, you should become acquainted. He's worked on movies you've probably enjoyed (Hellboy, Pacific Rim, The Hobbit, Megamind to name a few). Now because this movie was filmed in Spain we felt a Spanish Special would be appropriate to serve our patrons, however not everyone enjoys shellfish or seafood. So to make it more accessible we've whipped up the Americanized version of this dish. You can find our recipe and information about Paella after the review.

The Hills Run Red for Chop Block Diner's Grand Opening

Review of 'The Hills Run Red' for Halloween and a Tasty Recipe for a Chili & Sausage Casserole.

Welcome to the grand opening of the Chop Block Diner, where the meat is fresh and the tube TV only plays horror films. It's Halloween, a good time to open the Diner doors. Every month a new horror review, followed by a recipe, will be posted here; sometimes you may even hear from the patrons. So welcome to the Chop Block Diner, we hope you find your meal enjoyable. Now let's take a look at the first review.