I don’t usually review hotels here, unless I am dining in them, but we had a wonderful “staycation” at the Vintage Plaza in Portland this week. It’s part of the Kimpton chain, and I’ve never had a bad night at a Kimpton in any city. The VP’s sister hotel across the street here is the… Continue reading Portland, OR – Vintage Plaza Hotel
Portland, OR – Silver Dollar Bar & Pizza
I like the Silver Dollar. According to Mrs. Burgerdogboy, they make a damned fine lemon drop (the secret is real orange, not triple sec), and according to me, they make a damned fine all meat pizza. (The Long Horn features Canadian bacon, salami, Italian sausage, beef, and extra cheese). Read thru various online reviews, and… Continue reading Portland, OR – Silver Dollar Bar & Pizza
Portland, OR – Barbur World Foods (Pizza)
One of our neighborhood grocery stores, Barbur World Foods, features a wide variety of imported groceries, and an over-the-top deli counter where you can buy the requisite sliced meat, cheese, as well as a number of freshly made hot and cold dishes lately. They also have made-to-order brick oven pizzas, including some specialty Lebanese style… Continue reading Portland, OR – Barbur World Foods (Pizza)
McMinnville, OR – La Rambla
Rambled in to La Rambla (boulevard in Spanish) the other day; had a business appointment with a colleague in McMinnville, and since we both had already seen the Spruce Goose, lunch seemed like a go. A tastefully decorated bar and dining area probably makes La Rambla one of the go-to places in McM town. Featuring… Continue reading McMinnville, OR – La Rambla
Gardenburger Brand – Portobello Mushroom
Picked up a four pack of these a few weeks ago, got around to sampling last nite. Not particularly healthier compared to – say a typical McDonald’s hamburger or cheeseburger, except in that they have less fat. But pretty much equal in the carb and sodium department. Ingredients include a couple of different rices, a… Continue reading Gardenburger Brand – Portobello Mushroom
Portland, OR – Vegetarian House
Burgerdogboy went over to the dark side yesterday, hit up the buffet at the Vegetarian House in Portland’s Old Town/Chinatown. $8 all you can eat, $6 for a single plate. There are about 8-10 items and soup on the buffet. The restaurant is clean and the host hospitable. I enjoyed my lunch, which consisted of… Continue reading Portland, OR – Vegetarian House
“Winner” Declared in Hummus War
I have written a couple of times about these two guys slugging it out for hummus dominance in SW Portland. I am declaring a “winner” based on having visited both establishments several times. I am going with Baba Fresh. For one primary reason only. The Baba Fresh proprietor is a genuinely nice guy and always… Continue reading “Winner” Declared in Hummus War
Portland, OR – Theo’s (Chinatown)
One all-day, late night option in Portland’s Old Town/Chinatown is Theo’s, on NW Fifth Avenue. Offering a variety of burgers, sandwiches, sides, and so on, Theo’s is a great quick stop for a bite, or call ahead for take-out. I was wasting time in the neighborhood, and stopped in to get a burger to go. I… Continue reading Portland, OR – Theo’s (Chinatown)
Reseda, CA – Vinh Loi Tofu
(special report from Chasity Hwang, in Los Angeles). This unassuming vegan Vietnamese restaurant sits on Sherman Way, just west of Reseda Blvd. Though I’ve been there several times before, the sensation of visiting the special alcove never grows old. At first sight, one might not be overly impressed with the casual setting; furthermore, the idea… Continue reading Reseda, CA – Vinh Loi Tofu
Kroger Brand Refrigerated Pizza – Double Pepperoni
Lots of pizza places will let you ‘double up’ on toppings, for a price. You’ll see places that offer “double cheese”, or “double meat.” At the other end of the spectrum, you’ll see places that limit the number of toppings, saying their pies aren’t meant for more than that. So where can you go if… Continue reading Kroger Brand Refrigerated Pizza – Double Pepperoni