Funny that I haven’t been in one of Flameburgers two locations in the Twin Cities: 1) I’ve lived there a couple times, and 2) they are the kinda place I seek out, greasy spoon burgers and breakfasts, open 24 hours (except for 3 hours Sunday nite). One of my nieces wanted me to check this… Continue reading Minneapolis Flameburger
Minneapolis – Exchange Review
Convenient to my hotel, the Exchange Food & Drink in Brooklyn Center, MN (suburban Twin Cities) seemed like a good location to tote a big group, of all different ages and palates. Mostly, it was. The menu features sandwiches, ‘bar food,’ burgers, salads, and a few entrees. Exchange is ‘mildly spendy’ but fairly large… Continue reading Minneapolis – Exchange Review
Kwik Trip Update
In my previous posts about Kwik Trip, I reminisced about their roots, when I used to do some business with them and they only had a couple stores in LaCrosse, WI. Today, there are over 400 stores, and 12,000 employees. If you live in the Upper Midwest, there’s a store near you. What makes Kwik… Continue reading Kwik Trip Update
Portland, OR – Wagsys Hot Beef Sandwiches
( 5th and Oak St., downtown Portland, OR) I’ve been blessed to have lived in some of the great food cities of the world; and there’s always at least one local favorite I miss when I have moved away from those burgs – Italian beef from Chicago, po-boys from New Orleans to mention two. Heating… Continue reading Portland, OR – Wagsys Hot Beef Sandwiches
Fairfield Inn Roseville MN
Designed to compete in the category the hospitality industry calls “added value economy”, the Marriott Corporation created the Fairfield Inn brand in the late 1980s. This category of motel offers amenities, but limited “service,” at “value pricing.” Pricing, of course, varies depending on location. “Limited service” generally means, no on-site restaurant, bell staff and the… Continue reading Fairfield Inn Roseville MN
Utterly Confused about Andersen’s Pea Soup
It’s as “thick as pea soup”, an old adage goes. Well, just how thick IS pea soup supposed to be? And what WAS as “thick as pea soup?” To the latter, it was a reference to the fogs that use to settle in on the United Kingdom, back in the days when factories and homes… Continue reading Utterly Confused about Andersen’s Pea Soup
Video – How “Gas Station” Sandwiches Are Made
My definition of a “gas station sandwich” is the sammies one finds in vending, convenience stores, mini marts, (and gas stations) cello-packed, ready to eat. I’ve written a lot about them in the past, and my favorites (for quality) are made by the catering arm of Lufthansa airlines, and distributed by 7-Elevens in the Pacific… Continue reading Video – How “Gas Station” Sandwiches Are Made
California Wide – Fosters Freeze Review
Foster’s Freeze, started in Inglewood, California by George Foster in 1946, and claims to be California’s oldest fast food chain. They now have nearly 100 locations, as well as a marketing agreement with El Pollo Loco, which sells their ice cream (soft serve) products. The full name is Foster’s Old Fashion Freeze, and the full-line… Continue reading California Wide – Fosters Freeze Review
Happy Christmas, Everybody
Our sixth Christmas at this site. This could be my Christmas wish, Santa. Or some hot dogs. Whichever is easier. We wish (almost everyone, with only a couple of exceptions,) a happy holiday,and a happy, health and prosperous 2015. Our new year is gonna be FANTASTIC!
Remembering the Late Mrs. BurgerDogBoy or….
Life imitates art. Art imitates life? It was two years ago that Mrs. Burgerdogboy passed on to that great revolving all you can eat sushi bar in the sky. There was never any definite cause of death. Could have been like a wind-up toy, she just ran down. Or like a jaded actress, she felt… Continue reading Remembering the Late Mrs. BurgerDogBoy or….