“Who’s your momma? Who’s your daddy? Who’s your pusher with the patty?” asks Burger Jones. Got a jones on for a burger? I guess you go to Burger Jones to have that itch scratched. When my brother goes on a quest for the ultimate Pepper Cheeseburger, he apparently leaves no bun unturned. Burger Jones calls… Continue reading Minneapolis – Burger Jones
Duluth, MN – Black Woods On The Lake
One of three local locations for this mini-chain, the “Lake” location opened in 1997, with the aim of having small-town cafe charm, with the menu of more sophisticated restaurants. The Duluth location, at 26th Avenue East and London Road, sits on a promontory overlooking Lake Superior, with views spanning from the harbor to the Eastern… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Black Woods On The Lake
Duluth, MN – The Pickwick
A favorite of locals and travelers alike, the Pickwick is now being operated by the 4th generation of the Wisocki family, continuous operators since 1914. The bar actually opened earlier, within the plant of the Fitger’s Brewing Complex, but relocated next door and took the new name in 1914. With white oak wood interiors, beautiful… Continue reading Duluth, MN – The Pickwick
Duluth, MN – The Peppercheese Burger Shootout!
My brother is on a personal quest to find the best peppercheese burger in Duluth, MN. Today, the “old-timer” Pickwick (open since 1914), was paired against the new kid on the block (around for a mere thirty years), Grandmas’s Saloon & Grill. Hands down, he says the “Wick” rules. I wonder if he was influenced… Continue reading Duluth, MN – The Peppercheese Burger Shootout!
Beans & Greens
Back to “Eat – An Oyster Bar” today, in PDX on North Williams. Second visit, and every bit as nice as first time. Catfish po-boy with “spot on” collard greens and red beans. This guy knows his stuff!
Portland – AJs on the Rails
We were walking up Morrison and stumbled upon this place, which is apparently a coffee roaster w/ multiple locations locally, but offers a full food menu here. Of course what caught my eye was the sign in the window, these folksknow their priorities! (And mine). In the mood for just a light bite, we had… Continue reading Portland – AJs on the Rails
Attack of the Three Inch Burger
This just in from my pal Kayoumin in Taipei, the street burger cart…..with “3 inch burgers” (wide? tall?) for $19 New Taiwan Dollars, about 57 cents in USD. Kayoumin was probably more interested in the clerk than the burger!
Lawmakers Gobble Dogs
More than 1100 lawmakers, lobbyists, staffers and members of the media gathered yday in DC for the annual Hot Dog Lunch, one of the more popular events of the summer in the district. Put on by the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council (you didn’t even know there WAS such a thing, LOL), the council… Continue reading Lawmakers Gobble Dogs
It’s Stuffin’ Time
With the advent of harvest time nearly upon us, I start to plan out my canning strategy, which will be tomatoes, beans, and peppers this year. It’s also the time I cure olives, as the fresh ones start getting harvested in September, and I have to remember to place my order! I forgot last year,… Continue reading It’s Stuffin’ Time
Portland – Otto’s Sausage Kitchen – Portland Hot Dog
“Been there, done that, got a t-shirt,” as they say. I love Otto’s, and what better place to celebrate National Hot Dog day?!?!? You pick your meat and they flop it on the grill outside. I opted for two of Otto’s “old-fashioned” wieners, which are nicely spiced, and I’d call them medium-sized (maybe 5 to… Continue reading Portland – Otto’s Sausage Kitchen – Portland Hot Dog