Mrs. BDB scored a couple of Groupon deals for this place, $15 worth of grub for $7, so off we went on Memorial Day, for a nosh after some shopping and prior to a home grilling session. Birra Deli serves “American style” deli sandwiches and sells beer, on and off-site. I have to say, we’re… Continue reading Tualatin, OR – Birra Deli
Los Angeles, CA 800 Degrees Pizza
Hot off his success with Umami Burgers, Adam Fleishman has ventured into Neapolitan style pizza, with 800 Degrees, in the Westwood neighborhood of L.A. They use “00” superfine flour from Italy, fresh tomatoes, basil and olive oil from California, and an 800 degree oven – the result is a fresh pie, with chewy crust with… Continue reading Los Angeles, CA 800 Degrees Pizza
Chain – Claim Jumper (Reprise)
With 40+ restaurants located in five western states and two in the midwest, Claim Jumper is the epitome of upscale fast casual. With an extensive menu that offers everything from soup to nuts, it would be, in my opinion, very difficult to not find something to please everyone in your party. We opted for dinner… Continue reading Chain – Claim Jumper (Reprise)
Portland, OR – Pork Chop City
We headed out to pick up some office supplies at the world’s worst location for same, and over hill, over dale, all along the dusty trail, we (at least I) felt like we had missed two meal times in the process, and whipped into the parking lot at 9525 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton, OR, to pause… Continue reading Portland, OR – Pork Chop City
Duluth, MN – Grizzly’s Wood Fired Grill
With a dozen locations in the Upper Midwest, Grizzly’s has opened their 3rd location in the Duluth Superior area, in the Canal Park tourist zone by the lake front. The former location of Hell’s Burgers has been completely remodeled, enlarged, with a new bar and sound-deadening dividers to make for a more pleasant dining experience.… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Grizzly’s Wood Fired Grill
Duluth, MN – Grandma’s Boxcar
Part of the Grandma’s “empire” of five restaurants in the tourist-laden section of Duluth, MN, Grandma’s Boxcar is a seasonal adjunct to the original Grandma’s Saloon and Grill (menu). Located in the parking lot of one of Duluth’s premier attractions, the aerial lift bridge in Canal Park, the Boxcar is your destination for light casual… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Grandma’s Boxcar
Portland, OR – DeNicola’s Italian Restaurant
It used to be my criteria for choosing a restaurant was to look for five words on the door: “Most Major Credit Cards Accepted.” These days, I am more apt to seek out restaurants that have been around for multiple decades, and DeNicola’s has been serving Portlandians for over 30 years. They must… Continue reading Portland, OR – DeNicola’s Italian Restaurant
Portland, OR – Corbett Fish House
Thought it was a good nite to take my favorite bride out to dinner, and knew she would be down for a round of raw oysters, so we opted for Corbett Fish House, a place we go on occasion. She likes it for the oysters, I like it because you can get a typical fish… Continue reading Portland, OR – Corbett Fish House
Portland, OR – Juan Colorado
“It is what it is,” people say all the time these days. Juan Colorado fits into that bracket, if you’re looking for typical Americanized Mexican foods at a reasonable price. It’s in our neighborhood, so we get in there on occasion, and last nite, it was just what the doctor (er, wife) ordered. One of… Continue reading Portland, OR – Juan Colorado
Nationwide – Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill
Well, I’ve officially flipped over – to dirty old man status, where leering at the waitress and hanging on her every word becomes one of the more important elements of my dining out. At least I haven’t gotten to the point where I’m the kind of guy making the disgusting suggestive comments. Point? My… Continue reading Nationwide – Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill