Nestled inside the Incline Station Bowling Center, the newly remodeled Spot Sports Bar & Grill, offers typical bar food: burgers, pizza, sandwiches, (menu below) and a host of deep-fried stuff. Why is it called “Incline Station?” No, it’s not because you might be inclined (chortle)to go there, but rather, it sits on the space that… Continue reading Duluth, MN – The Spot Sports Bar & Grill
Duluth, MN – Green Mill Pizza
35 years ago, the Green Mill, ensconced in St. Paul’s oldest, licensed bar, a tiny hole on Hamline Avenue in St. Paul, was the “go-to” place for fancy pizza in the Twin Cities. A variation of Chicago deep dish, the pie was known for its quality ingredients, and for taking (by those day’s standards) too… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Green Mill Pizza
Taipei City, Taiwan – 7-Eleven Heat & Eat Burger
Asian Burger Reporter Kayoumin checks in today from Taipei, where he sampled the heat and eat burger at his local 7-Eleven. He was out seeking a pre-dinner nosh, and along with a shot of Chinese alcohol, discovered this burger was the perfect thing to quell his peckishness. He said it “really wasn’t that bad,” which… Continue reading Taipei City, Taiwan – 7-Eleven Heat & Eat Burger
Portland, OR – Chicago’s Windy City Hot Dogs
There’s a new Chicago hot dog in town, and it’s a real “wiener!” (Oh, I know, “groan.”). Chicago hot dogs aren’t all that easy to come by in Portland, and Chicago Italian Beef & Sausage combo sandwiches are even rarer. Yes, there is that place across the river run by that cantankerous old coot, but… Continue reading Portland, OR – Chicago’s Windy City Hot Dogs
Taipei City, ROC – Night Market Sausage “Burger”
French Burger Reporter Kayoumin, living the high life in Taipei these days, reported from the night market where they were serving saucisson (sausage)on a hamburger bun with lots of mustard. “Good stuff,” he says.
Home Cookin’ – Texas Dry Rub BBQ Burger
Sometime Saturday, Mrs Burgerdogboy announced she needed ribs this weekend, and I was designated to make them. Now I don’t care for ribs or wings, two of her favorite consumables, but for some reason I have the ability to whip up pretty good batches of either. I am surpised my ribs measure up for her,… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Texas Dry Rub BBQ Burger
Portland, OR – AJs on the Rails
I had been here once before, albeit only for appetizers, which were more than satisfactory. Today it was a convenient location to meet up with Mr Portland Deal-Maker Attorney Extraordinaire, and try out the burgers, which are intermittently touted highly on various online sites. The joint is on Morrison, w/i spitting distance of the Max… Continue reading Portland, OR – AJs on the Rails
Home Test – Palermo’s Frozen Pizza
I’ve known about Palermo’s for a number of years, but my knowledge of them was limited to their contract / private label business. They make a lot of other brands retail frozen and deli pizzas. An offshoot of a family-owned restaurant in Milwaukee, started in the 60s, Palermo’s has grown to be one of the… Continue reading Home Test – Palermo’s Frozen Pizza
Lee Bags Carl Karcher
CKE, parent of Carl’s Jr and Hardee’s picked up by Thomas Lee Partners for close to a billion, including debt assumption. Lee also holds big stakes in Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin Robbins. This is the second big food deal this week, with the news that Diamond Foods (DMND) of California has gobbled up Kettle Foods… Continue reading Lee Bags Carl Karcher
Current “Small Money” Opportunity Portfolio
We are working with the following small money opportunities. These deals are all pre-screened for cleanliness of organization, market potential, principals that “get it.” (This is not an offer to buy or sell any securities or real property; as always before considering opportunities of this nature you should consult legal and accounting counsel). We welcome… Continue reading Current “Small Money” Opportunity Portfolio