Local chain of mom & pop style burger places, this one (Sellwood) safely housed in former A&W, by all appearances. Fairly deep menu of the usual variety of burgers, with “Mike’s Special Deluxe” topping the price chain. (Burger with bacon, cheese, fried egg and thousand island). Food cooked to order, so be prepared to w-a-i-t… Continue reading Portland, OR – Mike’s Drive In
Off Topic – Wendy’s New Boneless Wings
So for the second time in a month, I find myself in a Wendy’s, after a 25+ year hiatus. I didn’t set out to get some Wendy’s food today, and at the moment I pulled into the Wendy’s on Sandy Blvd, all I really needed was a bathroom. But recently several people sent me articles… Continue reading Off Topic – Wendy’s New Boneless Wings
Laws & Sausages – How Hot Dogs Are Made
Short video explaining what goes into hot dogs.
Minneapolis Award-Winner Suing McD’-
Lion’s Tap, Eden Prairie, MN, has filed suit against McDonald’s, in conjunction with the latter’s marketing efforts for their new Angus burgers. The root of Lion’s Tap complaint is that they say “Whose Your Patty” has been a registered trademark of theirs for years. Lion’s Tap repeatedly wins popularity polls in the Twin Cities best… Continue reading Minneapolis Award-Winner Suing McD’-
Eugene, OR – Cozmic Pizza
I tend to think vegetarians look a little peaked. Ashen. Sickly. My idea of a “healthy look” for people is a natural tan, but of course, we know that’s not healthy, either. I was thinking about this when I opened the box from Cozmic Pizza, a mini chain in Western Oregon. The pizza looked ashen.… Continue reading Eugene, OR – Cozmic Pizza
Salem, OR – Oregon State Fair
One thing that always annoys me is when people are late for something that they have had considerable notice for. Example, you have a business appointment that you have set a month or more out, and confirmed several times, and your appointment arrives late. I realize this is a flaw in my thought process. I’ve… Continue reading Salem, OR – Oregon State Fair
Milwaukie, OR – Lew’s Drive-In
I’ve joked before that it used to be my criteria for picking a restaurant was a sign that said “All Major Credit Cards Accepted.” Then I went on to explain in that post that these days, I look for places that are at least 20 years old, and prefer 50. Today I came to understand… Continue reading Milwaukie, OR – Lew’s Drive-In
Salem, OR – Rock N Rogers Diner
I’m driving through Polk County, Oregon, on my way to nowhere. A river meanders on my left, farm fields are spread over rolling hills on my right. Sprinklers are gushing torrents while migrant workers make their way through the fields. Vineyards, tree farms, truck farms, I smell onions and the earth. It makes me hungry.… Continue reading Salem, OR – Rock N Rogers Diner
Now That’s A Corn Dog
(Content courtesy Oregon State Fair)
Hillsboro, OR – Helvetia Tavern
Many speak of Helvetia as if it is the “mecca” of Portland area burgers. It must be, because one must almost go on a hadj to get there, it’s a hike out into the country. Nevertheless, Wednesday is my “out for a burger day”, so I trekked out past strip malls, housing tracts, petite wineries… Continue reading Hillsboro, OR – Helvetia Tavern