Tukwila, WA – Basil’s Kitchen

We were wasting time and waiting on our train to Portland, and Basil’s is about a one block walk from the Amtrak platform in Tukwila. Although Basil’s has the usual spendy hotel restaurant prices, the food, drinks, and service more than made up for it. A note on the service: our server/bartender, Jessica, is one… Continue reading Tukwila, WA – Basil’s Kitchen

Home Cookin’ – Private Selections Marble Hearth Pizza

This is a short and (not so) sweet review.  I was intrigued by the packaging and photo, but unimpressed with the product.  The Private Selections brand (a house brand for Kroger affiliated stores) Marble Hearth Pizza, with pepperoni and roasted garlic didn’t have much going for it.  While the crust was OK, and the presence… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Private Selections Marble Hearth Pizza

Portland, OR – Meriwether’s

In 1805, explorers Meriwether Lewis and Daniel Clark were deep in the midst of the first transcontinental exploration to the West Coast of the United States; in 1905, to celebrate the centennial of that expedition, Portland hosted a “world’s fair”, the Lewis and Clark Exposition.  At that time in history, “World’s Fairs” were held annually… Continue reading Portland, OR – Meriwether’s

Tigard, OR – Tigard Pizza Kitchen

Was home sick, decided to treat myself for lunch.  “Feed a cold, feed a fever, feed a hangnail,” my ma used to say. So I mulled over my delivery options and opted for Tigard Pizza Kitchen.  I have about five delivery options at the noon hour for my sector, so why Tigard?   One of the… Continue reading Tigard, OR – Tigard Pizza Kitchen

New Orleans – Serio’s

By: Kat Stromquist I knew of (but had never eaten at) Serio’s from my days working nearby in the Central Business District of New Orleans. They had a reputation for good sandwiches and a long lunch queue, which is generally – though not always – a good sign. So imagine my trepidation when I encountered,… Continue reading New Orleans – Serio’s

Home Cookin’ – Uli’s Sausage from Seattle, WA

Mrs. Burgerdogboy love getting our pork on for weekend breakfasts, and this can take many forms:  bacon, ham chops, jowls, links, patties, smoked or fresh sausage.  This weekend, we picked up some linguica from Uli’s Sausage of Seattle, being sold in the Portland area at Sheridan Fruit Market. Linguica (for those of you who didn’t… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Uli’s Sausage from Seattle, WA

Trader Joe’s Frozen “Kobe Style” Burger Patties

Geez, FINALLY.  Truth in labeling about a  “Kobe” burger.  You know those restaurants where you are shelling out $10-$20 for a “kobe” burger?  It ain’t “Kobe.”   It’s American beef in the kobe style, whose actual name is Wagyu.  The full explanation is in Wikipedia, so I won’t delve into it at this point.   It’s akin… Continue reading Trader Joe’s Frozen “Kobe Style” Burger Patties

Portland, OR – Billy Heartbeats

Billy Heartbeats, an outlet of the Restaurants Unlimited empire, is tucked away adjacent to the food court in the Lloyd Shopping mall in Portland, OR.  It’s a schnock-0ff of Johnny Rockets, serving a limited, table service menu of hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, and shakes, with the addition of a few standard diner entrees. I’ve passed… Continue reading Portland, OR – Billy Heartbeats

Thumann’s Natural Casing Beef Hot Dogs

I had my cap set on some natural casing hot dogs the other day; after all, I had just received a new shipment of Skyline Chili in the post, and I needed something to slather it on! Natural casing hot dogs are my favorite, but not America’s – less than 5% of the hot dogs… Continue reading Thumann’s Natural Casing Beef Hot Dogs