Not many places in the U.S. you will find this, unless you are cruising the eastern Maritime provinces of Canada! But now, Hardee’s has added a fried bologna biscuit, with egg and cheese, to its extensive breakfast sandwich menu. No word on whether or not sister chain Carl’s, Jr., will follow suit, but that would… Continue reading Mmmmmmm, Fried Bologna
Lookin’ for Portland Burger Buddies
Do you live in Portland? Do you love burgers? dogs? pizza? I’m looking for a few burger buddies that I can call on occasion and say “hey, want to get a burger?” Think of it as a kind of reverse concept to the 12 step sponsor program. I call you, you call me, and one… Continue reading Lookin’ for Portland Burger Buddies
Portland, OR – Grilled Cheese Grill
Who can pass up a restaurant that only features grilled cheese sammiches? Not I. Especially when one choice is the Cheesus Burger, a 1/3 pound burger with two grilled cheese sammiches in lieu of buns? Now that’s a mouthful! Also sampled, the “Gabby”, four different cheeses on white, and a cup of creamy tomato soup………as… Continue reading Portland, OR – Grilled Cheese Grill
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Steak ‘n Shake Hungry for Western Sizzlin
Steak ‘n Shake and Western Sizzlin Corp. have announced they have signed a non-binding letter of intent to merge the Sizzlin group into a wholly-owned subsidiary of SNS. The deal is valued at $23 million. SNS has 486 restaurants, and the Sizzlin folks operate or franchise 113 outlets in 19 states. Full press release here.
Savoie’s Cajun Sausage
There are myriad sausage manufacturers in Louisiana, for the best, look for ones that are manufacxtured in state, and ideally, smoked with real wood chips. Lots of them aren’t (either). One of the best (and oldest) is Savoie’s, in Opelousas, just off I-49 within spitting distance of Lafayette. Opelousas is known as “the spice capital… Continue reading Savoie’s Cajun Sausage
Bam! your Burger
I wouldn’t usually spare any”ink” for anything relating to Emeril Lagasse, but I think it’s interesting to note he will be opening a burger joint in the Sands Casino, Bethlehem, PA, home of his “Chop House” restaurant which opened there this Spring. Emeril joins a long list of “celebrity” chefs getting into the burger business. … Continue reading Bam! your Burger
Steak ‘n Shake Has Acquisition Appetite
Steak ‘n Shake and Western Sizzlin Corp. have announced they have signed a non-binding letter of intent to merge the Sizzlin group into a wholly-owned subsidiary of SNS. The deal is valued at $23 million. SNS has 486 restaurants, and the Sizzlin folks operate or franchise 113 outlets in 19 states. Full press release. (Vintage… Continue reading Steak ‘n Shake Has Acquisition Appetite
Portland, OR – Superdog
Stopped in to the Superdog Park Avenue location for lunch today, was there at 11:01AM, one minute past opening bell. Ordered their chili cheese dog, which is atop a fatty skinless Nathan’s, and the server apologized for the chili not being hot yet, so she would put it in the microwave. Regretfully, she ladled it onto… Continue reading Portland, OR – Superdog
Looking a $ Gifthorse in the Mouth
Raising money is always difficult, even in the best of times. I play my part, by searching out all manners of financing, whether it be a straight investment, a strategic play, or even financing by way of increased sales for your product or service. These days, money / investors are really tough to come by. … Continue reading Looking a $ Gifthorse in the Mouth