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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