(Filed by Texas Burger Bureau Chief G. Michael Clark) Next time you’re in downtown Memphis, the burger of choice may very well be the four-pounder at Kooky Canuck on 2nd Street, just around the corner from the main entrance to the Peabody Hotel. Finish the four-pounder in 60 minutes — or bring a friend and… Continue reading Memphis, TN – Kooky Canuck Review
Reuben Chowder Recipe
My brother was telling me about some reuben chowder he had the other day at a restaurant featuring “Octoberfest” dishes, and it sounded pretty good. By coincidence, the Food and Wine newsletter this morning included a recipe, which is reprinted below. I’m not sure about the andouille in this, it would add some unattractive fat… Continue reading Reuben Chowder Recipe
BurgerDogBoy’s Perfect Burger Seasoning Recipe
I like my burgers with a slight char/crust, and seek out places that serve them that way; there are one or two of the national burger chains that tout that method, and I tend to frequent them. At home, I developed my own burger seasoning recipe, which I am happy to share with you. For… Continue reading BurgerDogBoy’s Perfect Burger Seasoning Recipe
Olive Deal of the Week
I’m a fiend for olives, as you know. I’m in the final weeks of my annual task of curing some raw ones at home, which I really enjoy. My friends really enjoy jars of them for holiday gifts, or else they are really terrible liars. I’m crazy for the olive bars in groceries now, except… Continue reading Olive Deal of the Week
Oktoberfest Duluth Style
Oktoberfest, the original, in Munich, Germany, is reportedly the world’s longest running annual festival. Started in 1810, it draws visitors from all over the world to imbibe in local beers, and food like pork loin, sausages, and pretzels. If you can’t get to Germany the first two weeks of October, chances are, there is an… Continue reading Oktoberfest Duluth Style
Taipei, Taiwan – One of the 50 Best Burgers in the World
According to this list, Bravo Burger in Taipei City is one of the 50 best hamburger joints in the world. Asia burger reporter Guillaume Cadilhac, who doubles as Brand Ambassador for Remy Martin, stopped in and had the guacamole, mushroom cheeseburger and pronounced it “c’est fantastique!”
Nationwide – Papa Johns Review
It’s been over a year since I have ordered from Papa John’s; the last one I had was before I was 86ed from Portland, it was one of my ‘go-to’ delivery choices, though I discovered late in my tenure there that my fave local pizza was from an obscure corner market called Uncle John’s. (No… Continue reading Nationwide – Papa Johns Review
Kitchen Experiment – The “Slim Jim” Style Burger
Visited the factory outlet store for Jack Link’s this summer; makers of jerky, beef sticks and other snack products. Ended up with a couple of large bags of bits and pieces of beef sticks, a beef/pork snack stick ala Slim Jim’s. Was trying to think of something to do with them, and ended up pouring… Continue reading Kitchen Experiment – The “Slim Jim” Style Burger
Regional Chain – Meatheads Burgers and Fries Reviews
Started by a former exec of Potbelly and Einstein Bagels (according to Wikipedia) , Meatheads sprang to life in Bloomington, IL, in 2007 where the local college population took a shine to it. Now with a dozen company-owned stores, this ‘fast-casual’ concept is trying to differentiate itself from competitors like Five Guys and Smashburger with… Continue reading Regional Chain – Meatheads Burgers and Fries Reviews
Little Caesars Deep Dish Review
Friday evenings were “movie night” at the BurgerDogBoy household in Iowa, back in the day. Me, Burgerdogdaughter, and her mother would congregate in the basement of our house, in front of my silly extravagance of a 72″ Sony, pop in a rented VHS, welcome our friends Barry, Maureen, and baby boy, who was the same… Continue reading Little Caesars Deep Dish Review