Category: Hamburgers

Tigard, OR – Burger King Big King Review

I keep expanding my trials for “new” fast food, either out of curiosity or due to having free coupons.  Today I tackled Burger King’s “Big King,(tm)” their answer to McDonald’s Big Mac. Burger King started in 1953 as “Insta-Burger King” in Jacksonville, FL, a small chain of franchised operations. Running into financial trouble within a… Continue reading Tigard, OR – Burger King Big King Review

Duluth, MN – Farleys Family Restaurant Review

Long a Duluth favorite, located on the way out of town in the adjacent burg of Hermantown, Farley’s Family Restaurant serves burgers, pizza, hot dogs and other casual fare. Eager to expand their own universe and introduce their food to a larger base, they set about to open a downtown Duluth location, and found the… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Farleys Family Restaurant Review

Smashed Burger Recipe and Method

If you’re a fan of smashed burgers, with a nice char crust, whether your favorites come from Smashburger, Shake Shack, Fatburger, or other joints, here’s a fairly faithful reproduction.  Now you can make ’em at home! Divide one pound of quality 85/15 into five balls, each will be slightly over 3 ounces. Preheat a cast… Continue reading Smashed Burger Recipe and Method

Burger King Whopper Review

I am (was)  a virgin when it comes to Whoppers and Big Macs.  Just have never been inclined to try one.  Closest I came to a Whopper previously was living in Paris, and my girlfriend went on a trot to find one for me as a treat.  She was unsuccessful, I think it was a… Continue reading Burger King Whopper Review

White Sox Stadium Adding Xfinity Zone

The Chicago White Sox have expanded their partnership with Comcast and will open the Xfinity Zone in the right field stands for opening day, March 31. In addition to being able to grab some traditional baseball food and beverages, the Xfinity Zone will be decked out with twelve big screen TVs to see all the… Continue reading White Sox Stadium Adding Xfinity Zone

Reseda, CA – Fab Hot Dogs

It’s a long day livin’ in Reseda There’s a freeway runnin’ through the yard And she’s  a bad girl, ’cause she don’t even miss me She’s a bad girl for breakin’ my heart In the heart of Reseda, smack dab in the middle of the San Fernando Valley, you’ll find  Fab Hot Dogs,two additional locations… Continue reading Reseda, CA – Fab Hot Dogs

Minneapolis – Depot Tavern Review

Debuting in 1937 as an ultra-cool art deco inspired bus station in downtown Minneapolis, “First Avenue” is the area’s premier small live music venue for break-out national acts and up and coming local bands. It converted to a club and performance place in 1970, as “The Depot,” later “Uncle Sam’s,”  and “Sam’s” prior to being… Continue reading Minneapolis – Depot Tavern Review

White Castle Shrimp Nibblers Review

I’ve written about White Castle several times;  I never imagined I’d be reviewing a seafood offering from the purveyors of America’s favorite sliders. Many restaurants offer seafood specials during the season of Lent; the practice has extended to many fast food outlets as well.  The tradition stems from an ancient Christian practice, a variation of… Continue reading White Castle Shrimp Nibblers Review

Minneapolis – Psycho Suzis Review

Defined by their exotic-themed cocktails made from rum, Cantonese inspired food, and adorned with South Seas island decor, the first tiki bar in the U.S. sprouted in Los Angeles in 1933.  Ernest Gantt created “Don the Beachcombers” as an homage to life in the tropical Pacific Islands.  A few years later, at the Fairmont Hotel… Continue reading Minneapolis – Psycho Suzis Review