Hmmm, where to begin this one? Where to end. Shall I write a couple hundred words about Joe’s? Or simply (spoiler alert) “Meh.” I was running around downtown today when I spotted the latest location of Joe’s, which started as a “kiosk” type operation at the fancy pants Bridgeport Mall, and although people urged me… Continue reading Portland, OR – Joe’s Burgers (Downtown)
Home Cookin’ – Trader Joe’s Pizza Margherita
It’s going to be an enigma until the day I die – the frozen pizza industry in the US is dominated by a few big players that probably account for 99% of all frozen pizzas sold; and then there is Trader Joe’s, which might account for – a miniscule proportion, yet their product stands alone… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Trader Joe’s Pizza Margherita
Zeitgeist Arts Cafe Review – Duluth, MN
Minnesota Burger Reporter Kawikamedia checked out the Zeitgast Arts Cafe in, part of Zeitgeist Arts, a combination cafe, arts cinema and theater in the downtown neighborhood that is rapidly becoming Duluth’s “Art Sector”. He and his pals took in “The Skin I Live In” which he pronounced to be the strangest movie he had seen… Continue reading Zeitgeist Arts Cafe Review – Duluth, MN
Portland, OR – Beijing Hot Pot
I have to admit loving places where the attraction is “something to do or look at” in addition to great food, and Beijing Hot Pot sure meets that criteria. Like most people who have spent time in China, I am usually super critical of “Americanized” Chinese food, but sitting at Beijing Hot Pot, trust me… Continue reading Portland, OR – Beijing Hot Pot
Portland, OR – Killer Burger
As a regular reader, you know one of my “acid tests” for how much I like a pizza, is how it holds up to eating the next morning. I might add a similar criteria for burgers. Tho I seldom like “leftovers”, I do admit to putting a few extra patties in a frying pan when… Continue reading Portland, OR – Killer Burger
Reuben Strada – Unique Brunch Recipe
You’ve probably had strada – a baked, layered egg dish, for breakfast at some point in your life. I’ve varied this recipe to produce an entree more on the (unch) side than the (br) side for brunch. 8 slices of rye or pumpernickel bread, crusts removed 1/2 pound thin sliced, lean corned beef 8 slices… Continue reading Reuben Strada – Unique Brunch Recipe
Home Cookin’ – Louisa Toasted Ravioli
If you ever visit St. Louis, MO, locals will encourage you to spend some time on the “Hill” one of the local ethnic neighborhoods that remains relatively intact and true to its roots. In the early days, the “Hill“, so named because it is the highest point in St. Louis, was home to clay mines,… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Louisa Toasted Ravioli
Portland, OR – Mac! Mac and Cheesery
I had an urge to roast coffee today, and so I stopped by my bean purveyor of choice, Mr. Green Beans, on N. Mississippi in Portland. On the way out, I noticed a new next door neighbor (new to me), which is called Mac! Mac and Cheesery, and I thought to myself, “Self, you’re on… Continue reading Portland, OR – Mac! Mac and Cheesery
Nationwide – Wendy’s (Update)
A colleague at work ran out to Wendy’s today to fetch a pail of ….burgers for the crew. They were doubles with cheese. They were the pretty standard rectangular patties reminiscent of Wendy’s of old, but it was the new bun and pickle. I’m not one for burger pickles on the “sweetish” side, and Wendy’s… Continue reading Nationwide – Wendy’s (Update)
Portland, OR – Horn of Africa Restaurant
Met my pal here for the lunch buffet today, it’s a bargain at about $8, and enough variety to satisfy whatever kind of “vore” you are. I had curried goat, the minced beef casserole common to that region, greens, hummus, bideena bread, hibiscus tea. Picked up a cup of soup and the falafel plate to… Continue reading Portland, OR – Horn of Africa Restaurant