Wandering through the Gorge this weekend, on the way to Washington’s wine country, we were hungry a mere hour or so into the drive. So we exited at Hood River to see what was afoot in the way of lunch, and parked on the main drag in front of the Passport Pub and Cafe, with… Continue reading Hood River, OR – Passport Pub & Cafe
Duluth, MN – Nick’s Burger King “Revival”
OK, follow the bouncing ball, as this story can be confusing! Once upon a time, in downtown Duluth, MN, there was a venerable institution called ” Mr. Nick’s Burger King” – (Home of the famous Char-burger). Nick’s operated for years, with that name, until an upstart franchise burger joint who currently has a very scary… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Nick’s Burger King “Revival”
Duluth, MN – Clyde Iron Works
A hundred years or so in the making, the new restaurant at Clyde Iron Works, 29th Avenue West and Michigan Street, is now open. In the cavernous space of the old iron crane company, in a building that machines came out of that built the Empire State Building, Panama Canal, and logged the forests of… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Clyde Iron Works
Home Cookin’ – Safeway Select Ultra Thin Crust Pizza
Safeway (and Von’s, Randalls, and Tom Thumb Markets) have a number of quality in house branding concepts, among them is the “Select” line of frozen meals. I picked up the “Primo Italian Meat Ultra Thin Crust Pizza”, which includes toppings of capicola, crumbled Italian sausage, and Genoa Salami, covered with a blend of Mozzarella, Parmesan,… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Safeway Select Ultra Thin Crust Pizza
Superior, WI – Thirsty Pagan Brewpub
Back when I was a sprout, and just discovering alcohol, it was kind enough for Wisconsin to lower the drinking age to 18, and my pals and I merely needed to cross a bridge to imbibe. Along Tower Avenue, the former street of glory in Superior, Wisconsin, there were a number of bars, but most… Continue reading Superior, WI – Thirsty Pagan Brewpub
Home Cookin’ – Burgers from Omaha Steaks
Omaha Steaks, arguably the largest purveyor of meat by mail in the US, was started in 1917 by a father and son from Latvia, as a supplier of premium cut meats to Omaha grocers and restaurants. Today, 1800 employees, two USDA plants, a distribution center and telemarketing operation supply home cooks, restaurants, food services with… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Burgers from Omaha Steaks
Uncle Louis Cafe Review, Duluth, MN
Once upon a time, there was an all night joint in Superior, WI, called “Louis’ Cafe”, which was famous for ultra-delicious pancakes, Greek specialties, and huge portions. Louis’ begat Louis’ West End in Duluth, which spawned Louis London Road and as those outposts faded from memory, a new Louis (not sure if there is… Continue reading Uncle Louis Cafe Review, Duluth, MN
Portland, OR – Huber’s for Happy Hour
Mrs. BDB and I have started a new family tradition – hump day happy hours. Each Wednesday, we set out to check out one of Portland’s many fabulous happy hours for cheapo food and beverages. Tonight it was Huber’s, which I have written about before. Huber’s Cafe is Portland’s oldest restaurant, opening its doors in… Continue reading Portland, OR – Huber’s for Happy Hour
Fairfield, CA – Bugambilia’s Salvadorean Restaurant
Leaving the A’s game without consuming a single wienie, my partner in crime was feeling a might peckish and suggested we find the nearest In N Out and grab a burger, which proved more difficult than one might think. Even tho the GPS showed numerous outlets within littering distance, we didn’t find one, and finally… Continue reading Fairfield, CA – Bugambilia’s Salvadorean Restaurant
Oakland, CA – Coliseum Food I Didn’t Get to Eat
Watching the Giants bow to the A’s the other day, I was eagerly anticipating getting some genuine ball park food, but it wasn’t to be. Oh sure, i attended the game, sat in the sun for three hours, enjoyed some very aggressive and fun baseball on behalf of the A’s, but the lines for dogs,… Continue reading Oakland, CA – Coliseum Food I Didn’t Get to Eat