Another happy event brought to us by Delivered Dish in Portland. (Other Delivered Dish experiences here, almost all positive). Fire on the Mountain (FOTM) is the self-proclaimed the wing authority of Portland, and I’m not one to argue, being as I’m not a wing nut. (Great pun, eh?). But Mrs. BDB is, and we ordered… Continue reading Portland, OR – Fire on the Mountain
Beaverton, OR – Antoni’s
One more ‘old-timey’ diner and bar knocked off my to-do list. I’ve been meaning to get her for awhile, because rumor has it, it’s Greek-owned, and that group of restaurant owners just seems to get breakfast “right” (and chili dogs, as well). Mrs. Burgerdogboy treated me and I went straight for the Italian sausage and… Continue reading Beaverton, OR – Antoni’s
Change of Scene for Burgerdogboy
All good (and bad) things must come to an end, and so ends my time in Portland. Years ago, living overseas, I had an email address that was “global netizen,” and that’s what I shall become again (not the email, the real thing), traveling the highways and byways of this lovely planet, the world has… Continue reading Change of Scene for Burgerdogboy
Life of Pi – Movie Review
I don’t usually review movies on this web site, unless the central theme of the film is food (like “Big Night”). However I want to talk about this one, because it being the holiday season and all, I thought a movie all about pie would be fun, and hoped it would feature my favorite “pecan.”… Continue reading Life of Pi – Movie Review
South Range (Superior) WI – Kounty Quarthouse Review
Kawika and the Minnesota Burger Posse rolled into the Quarthouse the other day. Located off US Highway 2, about 15 miles south of Duluth/Superior. An establishment that dates all the way back to Prohibition, The Kounty Quarthouse specializes in an “updated” American menu, but with full dinner service available as well. (Spoiler alert). The posse… Continue reading South Range (Superior) WI – Kounty Quarthouse Review
Duluth, MN – Canal Park Brewing Company Review
Opening week. Do we cut them slack for that, yes, I guess a little. Although other reviewers weren’t so inclined. Kawika and the Minnesota burger posse were there, and reported in. There were some unhappy campers at that table, much like the Yelp reviewer’s party, our group carped about the ‘so-so’ food and poor… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Canal Park Brewing Company Review
Culinary Circle Flatbread Crust 3 Meat Pizza
Culinary Circle is a private label brand from manufacturer Richelieu Foods. Products are marketed in a large variety of grocery chains, including Super Valu, Albertsons, Cub, and Shaws. Richelieu dates back to 1862, and for the first 100 years or so, was primarily known as a packager of salad dressings and sauces. Diversification came with… Continue reading Culinary Circle Flatbread Crust 3 Meat Pizza
Seattle, WA – Random Stops
(From our travel archives) Escaped from post-Katrina for a few days, ostensibly for business, but really for my sanity. I finally found a place where the Chinese food in the US tastes Chinese, a little place north of the city called Doong Kong Lau Haaka Cuisine. The “Haaka” were one of the nomadic tribes of China, and as such,… Continue reading Seattle, WA – Random Stops
Taipei City, Taiwan – The Brass Monkey Review
Taiwan reporter Kayoumin stopped in at the Brass Monkey last nite, Taipei’s bonafide Antipodean style sports bar, and, while the menu offers a wide variety of ‘western style’ ‘sports bar’ cuisine items, opted for the giant saucisson (hot dog), with fries and beers on the side. He said that the sausage was “German style”, which… Continue reading Taipei City, Taiwan – The Brass Monkey Review
New Product Review – Briyo Ceylon Tea
The nice folks at Briyo sent me some samples to try. Briyo is a start-up dream of a young couple in the Portland area, which seems to grow as many tea companies as it does shoe outfits. Now, I’m not much of a tea drinker, despite having lived in London, where of course, tea… Continue reading New Product Review – Briyo Ceylon Tea