Nestled away in the bowels of an office building, andhard to find if you ain’t looking, the Red Coach is strictly a burger and fries place, open 11- 3:30, Mon-Sat. When I say “strictly burger and fries”, I mean that’s what most people go for, although there are a few other basics on offer (BLT,… Continue reading Portland, Or – Red Coach Restaurant
Random Wednesday Thoughts
If you can’t live without a “hot dog cooker”, here’s a goofy one (pictured below) on Cooking.com. A mere $32.95. Someone directed me to Builtburger.com this morning. They will deliver specially seasoned 6 oz burgers to your house, for an average of $50 plus shipping. I think that comes out to about $28 a pound.… Continue reading Random Wednesday Thoughts
Los Angeles, CA – Galco’s Soda Pop Stop
The other day I raved about the root beer I had at a local brewpub, and it got me thinking about this great place I went to in suburban Los Angeles a couple years ago, Galco’s Old World Grocery in Glendale. If you’ve been craving a soda pop from your past, chances are pretty good… Continue reading Los Angeles, CA – Galco’s Soda Pop Stop
Superior, WI – Aces on 29th
OK, follow the bouncing ball, as this story is even more confusing than the last one (Blackwater Lounge). Once upon a time, in downtown Duluth, MN, there was a venerable institution called ” Mr. Nick’s Burger King” – (Home of the famous Char-burger). Nick’s operated for years, with that name, until an upstart franchise burger… Continue reading Superior, WI – Aces on 29th
Duluth, MN – The Blackwater Lounge
About 40 years ago, I had my first “grown up date” (as a teenager) at the place that occupied this location at the time, it was called the “Black Bear Lounge”, and it was nestled inside the hoity-toity Hotel Duluth. Fast forward several decades, and the building is called “Greysolon Plaza” and it’s a senior… Continue reading Duluth, MN – The Blackwater Lounge
Minnesota State Fair Food Preview
Everybody thinks their own State Fair is the granddaddy of them all, but Minnesota always sets the pace with the “food on a stick” segment. )Long before Jose Jalapeno emerged!) Be sure to stop by any (or all ) of the following outlets: Big Fat Bacon – One-third pound slice of bacon fried and carmelized… Continue reading Minnesota State Fair Food Preview
Portland, Or – Stanich’s -NOT!
“The World’s Greatest Hamburger” the menu proclaims. Google this place and you’ll find it is at the top of most every burger lover in Portland. An old neighborhood bar, walls festooned with sports crap-ola, Stanich’s has gotten down to the basics in burger lore. (Sound of car crash). Rant: Set out to eat here, got… Continue reading Portland, Or – Stanich’s -NOT!
Start ‘Em Young, I Say
My grand niece starts to learns the “Ins and Outs” about In ‘n Out! You go girl! Your Uncle Burger will introduce you to chili fries when you are old enough!
“Redi-Roast” Pastrami
I’m not a fan of packaged meats, but at my neighborhood Winco @ 3AM the other night (one will frequently find me in groceries past midnight, avoiding the crowds), the deli counter wasn’t open, or course, and I had a hankering for corned beef, which they did not have in a package (except the uncooked… Continue reading “Redi-Roast” Pastrami
Island Lake, MN – Porky’s
Just a stone’s throw from Duluth, Porky’s is checked out by burger reporter Kawikamedia. Porky’s alternatively calls itself a drive-in, or a tavern, depending on one’s point of view, and dining desire. They are “famous” for their “all you can eat” Friday nite fish frys, good breakfasts, and occasional karaoke sessions. Minnesota burger reporter Kawikamedia… Continue reading Island Lake, MN – Porky’s