Category: Hamburgers

Update: White Castle Frozen

I have reviewed a good quantity of frozen “heat and eat” burgers, including these in the past.  Other brands covered include Steak N Shake, Big Az, Fred Meyer (Kroger), Dollar Tree, Walgreens,  and Ball Park.   (Note, I am only referring to completely pre-cooked burgers, not frozen patties that need to be cooked in a… Continue reading Update: White Castle Frozen

Memphis, TN – Dyers (the Legend)

Since 1912, Dyer’s has been serving up legendary burgers in Memphis, choosing deep frying as the cooking method. It’s always been purported that the secret to the “good taste” is the fact they have never changed the cooking oil since they opened – but strain it nightly. On the surface, some people might be put… Continue reading Memphis, TN – Dyers (the Legend)

The Varsity Reviews – Atlanta, GA

Although I had heard about it for years, in all the times I have been to , I had never made time to visit the Varsity. I was there last week, and oh, so many years wasted. For the unwashed, the Varsity is the world’s largest hot dog stand. Covering two acres in downtown ,… Continue reading The Varsity Reviews – Atlanta, GA

Portland, OR – Lotus Card Room & Cafe

Cooling my heels waiting for Mrs. BDB to finish a courtroom date in downtown Portland, wandered around a little before perching myself at an outdoor table at the Lotus Card Room & Cafe. According to their website, they have been around since prohibition, when they opened as a “soda bar.” (Why don’t we have soda… Continue reading Portland, OR – Lotus Card Room & Cafe

Peoples Organic Coffee & Wine Cafe Review (Minnesota)

Now with a half dozen locations, Peoples Organic specializes in serving organic, local and fair trade food and beverages.  The typical menu includes breakfast dishes, wraps, salads, sandwiches, small plates,  and farm to table entrees. Minnesota bureau chief Kawika met friends there for a holiday lunch, and went for the bison burger, which featured local… Continue reading Peoples Organic Coffee & Wine Cafe Review (Minnesota)

Minneapolis – Exchange Review

Convenient to my hotel, the Exchange Food & Drink in Brooklyn Center, MN (suburban Twin Cities) seemed like a good location to tote a big group, of all different ages and palates.   Mostly, it was.  The menu features sandwiches, ‘bar food,’ burgers, salads, and a few entrees. Exchange is ‘mildly spendy’ but fairly large… Continue reading Minneapolis – Exchange Review

California Wide – Fosters Freeze Review

Foster’s Freeze, started in Inglewood, California  by George Foster in 1946, and claims to be California’s oldest fast food chain.   They now have nearly 100 locations, as well as a marketing agreement with El Pollo Loco, which sells their ice cream (soft serve) products. The full name is Foster’s Old Fashion Freeze, and the full-line… Continue reading California Wide – Fosters Freeze Review

I Invent the WeenieBurger

A few weeks ago, I made frankfurters at home, I usually do this once or twice a year. The recipe is rather simple beef and pork on a 2/1 ratio, paprika, black pepper, celery seeds, garlic powder, dry milk powder, ground mustard, white pepper,coriander, and salt. You process this all, adding ice cubes slowly until… Continue reading I Invent the WeenieBurger