I’ve generally been unsatisfied with delivery pizzas in Portland. Well,for that matter, pizzas in general. I’ve found a few I like, like the one at the Silver Dollar Bar on Broadway in down town, and the slices at the take away outlet for Pazzo {Pazzoria), on Washington near Broadway. Tonight I ordered delivery from a… Continue reading Portland, OR – Bellagios Pizza
Portland, OR – ‘Etta – Violetta
There’s a hot new restaurant called Violetta opening in the spring – high anticipation for that day. Through a series of mishaps, opening has been delayed, but not the enthusiasm of the chef/owners, who want their food in our mouths as soon as possible! So they rolled out a van, to get their gourmet burgers,… Continue reading Portland, OR – ‘Etta – Violetta
Portland, OR – John’s Cafe
I’ve been looking for a place like this; in fact, I’ve probably walked by this one a dozen times and never noticed it. If you want a crusty diner, so smack dab in the middle of the transient population center, and there it will be. Like John’s. Short menu, short order, plain and simple diner… Continue reading Portland, OR – John’s Cafe
Portland, OR – Fried Onion Portland (Food Cart)
Can a New Yawker successfully peddle a Chicago hot dog to Portlanders? One stop at the Fried Onion will make you coo an utter “oh, yes!” The Fried Onion is another newcomer on the scene, and in a slightly unlikely location, NW Raleigh between 22nd and 23rd. (Actually midway in the block on Raleigh). Update:… Continue reading Portland, OR – Fried Onion Portland (Food Cart)
Taste Test – White Castle Frozen Cheeseburgers
I’ve been going to White Castle for more than 40 years. I’ve even eaten there when I have been stone cold sober. I like ’em. The “southern version’ – Krystals, I like them too. I’ve had the frozen White Castles before, never had much luck with them at home. I haven’t had them since I… Continue reading Taste Test – White Castle Frozen Cheeseburgers
Taste Test – 7-Eleven Cheeseburger
The label calls it “chopped beef steak with cheese on a bun”. This is one of 7-Eleven’s in-house offerings under their label “The Deli Market.” There is no indication on the package who manufactures this item for 7-Eleven, nor could I find any reference to it online. May well be that it comes from Lufthansa,… Continue reading Taste Test – 7-Eleven Cheeseburger
Duluth, MN – Hell Burgers
(I love restaurants that post their menus outside, this is a smashing idea!) Once upon a time (and still) there was/is this great restaurant in Minneapolis called “Hell’s Kitchen.” A self-described “foodie heaven”, famous for wackadoodle (yeah, I don’t know what that means either, I just made it up) breakfasts, and creative entrees like the… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Hell Burgers
Portland, OR – Red Robin
First time in a Red Robin in over 20 years. Previous visits – we were regulars at the outlet in Calabasas, CA, when my kid was about 4. She liked the place then, would eschew it now as she’s a veggie. Tho the menu has some offerings even she would embrace. Bottomless fries? In any… Continue reading Portland, OR – Red Robin
Portland, OR – Country Cat Dinnerhouse
Well, you know I think chicken fried steak qualifies as a “burger,” if you’ve read my posts before. When my friend Jay suggested we brunch here today, I (as always) perused their menu online ahead of time, and knew I would have a hard time deciding between their scrumptious sounding breakfast entrees, or a burger.… Continue reading Portland, OR – Country Cat Dinnerhouse
Home Test – DiGiorno Crispy Flatbread Pizza
I have been wanting to try one of these, see how crispy their “Crispy Flatbread” gets. I am skeptical about the results from the get-go, because at the store I purchased this product from, the entire selection of the product had obviously been subjected to freezing problems (like thawed and refrozen – indicated by warped… Continue reading Home Test – DiGiorno Crispy Flatbread Pizza