Gordy’s Hi-Hat, Cloquet, Minnesota, is one of those”local legends” that the media seems to love, it’s been open since 1960. It was started, and is still operated by the family who owned one of Duluth’s (30 miles to the NE) first, and beloved drive-ins, the “London Inn,” a local high school hang out. Duluth teenagers… Continue reading Cloquet, MN – Diners, Drive-ins, and Dive, Dive, Dive!
Duluth, MN – Fitger’s Brewhouse
The old Fitgers Brewery along the shores of Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota, is the site of a pretty nice hotel, a smattering of touristy shops, and a couple of dining establishments, including “The Brewhouse.” Minnesota Burger Reporter Kawikamedia stopped in the Brewhouse the other day with an engorged burger posse, and sampled the Red… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Fitger’s Brewhouse
Portland, OR – Baba Fresh (Neighborhood Gem!)
One of the great things about Portland’s eclectic cuisine scene, is in nearly every neighborhood one can discover another little gem…..sometimes in one’s own backyard. Baba Fresh, on Capitol Hwy, just past Pomona, near PCC Sylvania, is one such gem. They offer a complete line of coffees, smoothies, and fresh Mediterranean foods to eat indoors,… Continue reading Portland, OR – Baba Fresh (Neighborhood Gem!)
Portland, OR – The Country Cat (reprise)
Mrs. BDB and I were meeting Mr. and Mrs. PDMAE (Portland Dealmaker Attorney Extraordinare), and we opted to hit Country Cat for Saturday brunch. Arriving at 1230, there was no wait (always good for me, I’m the guy so easily distracted – oh, look, a chicken!), we were seated in a comfortable booth by the… Continue reading Portland, OR – The Country Cat (reprise)
Home Cookin’ – Falls Brand Frankfurters
For over 100 years, the Independent Meat Company of Twin Falls, has been cranking out quality sausages and processed pork products under the “Falls” brand. They are also the purveyor of “Salmon Creek” brand of natural pork products. On my recent road trip, I picked up a few packages of their products, the natural casing… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Falls Brand Frankfurters
Spring Has Sprung, the Economy in Rebound
I’ve been very skeptical of pressers talking about the economic recovery; at least in my own backyard, things look pretty bleak, unemployment continues to climb, housing values continue to decline, companies continue to shutter their doors. But I have just returned from one of my quarterly two week drives around the country, this trip covering… Continue reading Spring Has Sprung, the Economy in Rebound
Portland, OR – Yakuza Lounge
Even BurgerDogBoy and Mrs BDB celebrate anniversaries in traditional ways – dinner, wine, gifts….it’s not ALWAYS about the burger (hic!). As you know, Mrs. BDB loves sushi, so its off to sushi bars on special occasions, and tonight was no exception. We headed for Yakuza Lounge, an intimate dining experience (only 26 seats) in NE… Continue reading Portland, OR – Yakuza Lounge
Portland, OR – Violetta, 3rd Time’s a Charm
Oh, you clever, clever people. How is it you keep roping me in, month after month, for yet another burger and fries? What secret hold do you have over my taste buds, oh you sirens of sandwiches, you barons of burgers, sultans of sauces? Stopped by the Violetta mobile today for my third visit. They… Continue reading Portland, OR – Violetta, 3rd Time’s a Charm
Napa, CA – Norman Rose Tavern
Just in from Bay Area Burger Boy (or BABB) “Martin in the Morning”, lunch at Norman Rose Tavern, comprised of “Disco Fries”, a special this week hot, crispy potato goodness smothered with andouille sausage, on a bed of delicious gooey cheese! Full menu here, “updated American.”. Martin says “unbelievable.” I believe him. I know he… Continue reading Napa, CA – Norman Rose Tavern
New Orleans Neighborhood Shops
Overseas, where I lived a great deal of the last couple decades, it was never very unusual to find odd combinations of businesses – especially in China – like “Wong’s Bike Repair, Satellite TV, and Pet Clinic” or whatever. That’s not so common in the US, in my experience, except in New Orleans, and even… Continue reading New Orleans Neighborhood Shops