Cherry Bomb

The Culinary Delights Tenderloin Committee (CDTC) made its final stop recently at the world famous Billy’s (see review below).  This not only marks the beginning and the end of the Tenderloin Tour, but also the end for one of our founding members – Mark Westenberger (commonly referred to throughout the blog as the one who loves Cherry Coke).

Cherry, Mr. Answer, Google Man, Sweet Cheeks, and Cherry Bomb are all names he’s affectionately referred to.  His love of the cherry bubbly, spiky red hair, and ability to get answers in an expeditious and determined manner are the reasons for such fitting namesakes.   We’re really not sure where the Sweet Cheeks name comes from but he’s most proud of that one.  Besides his love of cherry flavored sodas, he also has a love of his loin, as well as some of the tenderloins we’ve tasted along the way.  Amongst those lucky enough for him to call a friend, he has a unique perspective on movie reviews which he’ll be more than happy to share with anyone who asks. 

Anyway, Cherry Bomb is heading off to Washington University’s School of Law in St. Louis in August.  He will be uniquely positioned to take the ‘Tour’ to unequaled heights in this international city. 

Now before you go off and lament the effects of another lawyer in this world, realize that Sweet Cheeks will be one of the good guys.  He is studious and detail oriented, yet has a pleasant disposition that will make ice melt in any Cherry Coke (Pepsi or RC Cola).  We’re quite sure that if he graduates from law school (as long as he doesn’t eat too many tenderloins that is), he’ll be able to garner upwards of $20 per hour due to his stellar personality.   He could truly bring a “Coke and a Smile” to the legal profession wherever he goes and even put the cherry on top!

The CDTC will truly miss Mark’s clever palate and witty reviews as we launch into the next phase of our program – The ‘Best of…’ in Springfield, Illinois!  We’re looking forward to his guest appearance on the blog and hopefully we’ll get an invitation to join his new ‘Loin Crew’ in St. Louis!

Congratulations Mark!  May you continue to drink Cherry Coke with fervor and continue to tout the ways of the Loin – from the remaining members of the CDTC.