Dave Minsky

Originally from the Upper Midwest, Dave Minsky spent several years as a US Navy sailor and now reports news from California's Central Coast.

Restaurants

In a Changing New Orleans, Gene's Po'Boys Loses to Gentrification

Locals told us what the 50-year-old shop means to them, and why seeing it replaced by condos is so devastating.
Dave Minsky
8.14.19
Munchies

How This Illinois 'Burger King' Has Defied the Global Chain with the Same Name

This rogue restaurant has been slinging burgers—but not Whoppers—for over 60 years.
Dave Minsky
12.12.18
Crime

Teenager Slashed with Sporks in Vicious Attack at a San Francisco Denny's

Half as dangerous as a fork... twice as dangerous as a spoon
Dave Minsky
11.6.18
true crime

The Golden State Killer Case Shows a 'Path' to Finally Catch the Zodiac

A prominent Zodiac sleuth told us about new evidence he said he's seen exclusively and how he thinks cops should move ahead from here.
Dave Minsky
5.8.18
Politics

As Cal Poly Braces for Milo Yiannopoulos Event, Mayor Encourages Inclusive Potlucks

Reached for comment, Milo told MUNCHIES he would “[consider] attending with a homemade mac and cheese in my apron and oven mitts.”
Dave Minsky
4.26.18
Fast Food

Burgerville Workers in Portland Successfully Form First Fast Food Union in US

The union marks a major victory in the ongoing struggle for fast food workers' rights.
Dave Minsky
4.26.18
true crime

The Long, Brutal Saga of the Ex-Cop Called the 'Golden State Killer'

A 72-year-old's arrest suggests the terror also known as the "East Area Rapist" and the "Original Night Stalker" has finally been caught.
Dave Minsky
4.26.18
beer

How Two Brothers in Miami Stole the Name of North Korea's State Beer

This is trolling via trademark law.
Dave Minsky
2.15.18
Crime

Woman Caught Trying to Sell $22,000 of Stolen Broccoli Seeds on Facebook

Not the smartest get-rich-quick scheme.
Dave Minsky
11.27.17
Weed

This Weed-Infused Seltzer Wants to Be the LaCroix of Edibles

The only catch: It feels more like lighting an aromatherapy candle than hitting a blunt.
Dave Minsky
8.18.17
stoffer

Drug Smugglers Love This Janky Boat

The cheap, fast, and unremarkable panga boat has been a fixture off the California coast for years. Even after El Chapo's capture, it may be a cartel standard.
Dave Minsky
6.29.17
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