Amsterdam, NL – Cafe Joselito’s (Tapas)

Mrs BDB and I love tapas places. We can graze for hours on small plates, and try most everything on a menu, which it seems we are wont to do, when we can. We had been stymied this nite on a couple of quests, first looking for a particular coffeeshop, that is owned by Americans,… Continue reading Amsterdam, NL – Cafe Joselito’s (Tapas)

Amsterdam, NL – Jerusalem Shoarma, Pizza & Steakhouse

You say shoarma, I say shawarma – however you say it, pronounce it, this Middle Eastern/Mediterranean basin specialty has sure taken root all over the globe. (Wiki country-by-country reference/definitions). The word comes from Turkish, and today is an all-encompassing description of a spicy meat sandwich served on a pita, usually with cucumber sauce and diced… Continue reading Amsterdam, NL – Jerusalem Shoarma, Pizza & Steakhouse

Amsterdam, NL – HEMA

HEMA is a Dutch-based department store (wiki reference)  in Western Europe, with over 500 outlets. I read some interesting statistics about how much of a force it is in the Netherlands, something like at any one time, three out of four women are wearing a HEMA bra; and a HEMA smoked sausage (rookworst) is sold… Continue reading Amsterdam, NL – HEMA

Amsterdam, NL – Cafe Du Lac

I wasn’t looking for a burger this day, I was more fascinated by Jerusalem Shoarma Pizza Steakhouse Croissanterie across the street. More on that later. We were wasting time, waiting on an appointment, stopped in the first place that looked hospitable, and it was called “Du Lac.” A bar with ornate and off-beat furnishings, it… Continue reading Amsterdam, NL – Cafe Du Lac

Amsterdam, NL – Le Grotto Coffeeshop

One thing I have always been told, in my decades of globe-trotting, in order to lessen the impact of jet lag, get on the schedule of where you are, as soon as you can, including having that time of day meal. Landing in Amsterdam at 630A, that meant breakfast as soon as we checked in… Continue reading Amsterdam, NL – Le Grotto Coffeeshop

Amsterdam, NL – New York Pizza, The Original

You would have thought the proprietor would have added the name “Ray’s” in there somewhere, I would have. This shop was just around the corner from my hotel, about 50 paces, and no, I didn’t plan it that way, but it was convenient.  (He was selling slices at 10AM!) We were on our way to… Continue reading Amsterdam, NL – New York Pizza, The Original

Amsterdam, NL – Burger Bar’s Fries

Since Belgium is next door to the Netherlands, and Belgians invented the french fry (and Smurfs), it makes sense that fries would be a popular snack in the Netherlands, and it’s one of those things you can seemingly get anywhere, including many window-sized fries only shops. Belgian fries are twice-fried, thick-cut, and these days are… Continue reading Amsterdam, NL – Burger Bar’s Fries

The Meat Show Checks Out PDX Burgers

Great fun today on the Meat Show (www.pdx.fm), where we tested some local Portland favorite burgers! I was nervous about my appearance, being on the radio for the first time, but many people in my life have said I have a face for radio. I calmed down quickly, was put at ease by the skillful… Continue reading The Meat Show Checks Out PDX Burgers

Jack In The Box – Jumbo Deal

If your motivation for stopping at a fast food place is the value proposition, calories for dollars, one would be hard-pressed to top the Jumbo Deal currently on offer at Jack in the Box.  A Jumbo Jack burger (at least 1/4 pound pre-cooked, in my estimation), two tacos, small fries, and a beverage.  That’s  1200… Continue reading Jack In The Box – Jumbo Deal