Mrs. Burgerdogboy has taken to grabbing up Groupon and Living Social deals she thinks would amuse me, and I’m grateful for her thoughtfulness, as well as the opportunity to try new places. Last nite, we hit “Sub Rosa“, a small neighborhood Italian joint over on SE Clinton. This worked out great, as she had another… Continue reading Portland, OR – Sub Rosa
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Portland, OR – Theo’s (Chinatown)
One all-day, late night option in Portland’s Old Town/Chinatown is Theo’s, on NW Fifth Avenue. Offering a variety of burgers, sandwiches, sides, and so on, Theo’s is a great quick stop for a bite, or call ahead for take-out. I was wasting time in the neighborhood, and stopped in to get a burger to go. I… Continue reading Portland, OR – Theo’s (Chinatown)
Portland, OR – Slappy Cakes
If you haven’t hit Slappy Cakes in SE Portland, because you think it’s just for kids, you’ve missed one of the best breakfasts in town. Although children of all ages will enjoy the concept of making their own pancakes right at the table – choose from a type of batter and a wide… Continue reading Portland, OR – Slappy Cakes
Santa Monica, CA – Bay Cities Italian Deil
One hears a lot these days about “artisanal” foods. In the industry, the word is used to describe making foodstuffs by an artisan, in a manner or using tools to craft the products, generally in a fashion reminiscent of a time when our foods were made with care, and not produced. Lots of companies… Continue reading Santa Monica, CA – Bay Cities Italian Deil
Duluth, MN – Va Bene
Minnesota Burger Reporter Kawikamedia and his Burger Posse checked out Va Bene during one of Duluth’s Eat Downtown promotions. Va Bene focuses on Italian home cooking, fresh ingredients, and delicacies imported from Italy; it recently celebrated its 5th annivesary. In addition to dine in, take-away, they also carry a select line of Italian groceries. The special… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Va Bene
Portland, OR – People’s Sandwich
Nestled in a corner of Old Town Portland, People’s Sandwich is dishing out some of the tastiest noshes you will find between buns. With all proteins sourced from the region, house-made chips and condiments, People’s satisfies my sammich jonesin’ frequently (3x this week). There’s a nice variety on offer, from breakfast types (fried egg and… Continue reading Portland, OR – People’s Sandwich
Portland, OR – C Burger Reprise
Went back to C Burger today, on Couch, between 3rd and 4th. If you haven’t been, it’s a door front take out burger in the back of the Couture Club. Strictly al fresco, without seating. I have had a great burger there before, today, I had a good burger. I ordered the Couture, at $8,… Continue reading Portland, OR – C Burger Reprise
Home Cookin’ Test- Expensive, but Tasty Brekky
We were rollin’ thru the aisles of one of our locally owned hoity toity groceries, New Seasons, in search of heat and eat appetizers for date night at home. As per her usual behavior, Mrs. BurgerDogBoy scooted to the bacon section, in search of new delights. We found one in Beeler’s Uncured, the label which… Continue reading Home Cookin’ Test- Expensive, but Tasty Brekky
Home Cookin’ Test – Red Baron Fire Baked Pizza
From deep in the frozen pizza capital of the U.S., Marshall, Minnesota (????), comes this new offering from the Red Baron Brand, part of the Schwan’s Food Company. The “Fire-Baked Original Crust Italian Style Meat Trio” is one of a plethroa of new types of pies the frozen pizza industry has introduced of late.… Continue reading Home Cookin’ Test – Red Baron Fire Baked Pizza
Portland, OR – Give Pizza A Chance
Mrs. BurgerDogBoy has been suggesting I get to “Give Pizza A Chance” since she read about it in Portland Monthly. Funny, I hadn’t tried it, I hit that food pod quite a bit. In the pic of the stand, you can see “Swamp Shack” next to it, some great Creole food, and next to that, “Tabor“,… Continue reading Portland, OR – Give Pizza A Chance