Portland weekend brunch….if you’ve seen the skit on Portlandia, it’s pretty dead on. Long lines, high prices, “interesting” cuisine. A lot of online reviews talk about how great Montage is, and to be prepared to wait. We went for Saturday brunch with another couple yesterday, the wait was non-existent, there were about 8 tables… Continue reading Portland, OR – Le Bistro Montage
Category: Hamburgers
Irvine, CA – Yard House
1995 – A dude moves from Colorado to SoCal, decides to open a restaurant that features a LOT of beer and tunes, and the Yard House is born. Today, the chain is spread across America, and features “more draft beer than any other place,” American fusion food, and daily doses of classic rock and roll.… Continue reading Irvine, CA – Yard House
Nationwide – Carl’s Jr. – The Six Dollar Something Burger
I remember when Carl’s first came out with this, the pitch was basically a “burger that tastes like it costs six dollars, but at a lower price,” or some such. Apparently that six dollar burger will cost you close to six dollars now, and in a small combo? Seven bux plus. I rolled into our… Continue reading Nationwide – Carl’s Jr. – The Six Dollar Something Burger
Duluth, MN – Grizzly’s Wood Fired Grill
With a dozen locations in the Upper Midwest, Grizzly’s has opened their 3rd location in the Duluth Superior area, in the Canal Park tourist zone by the lake front. The former location of Hell’s Burgers has been completely remodeled, enlarged, with a new bar and sound-deadening dividers to make for a more pleasant dining experience.… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Grizzly’s Wood Fired Grill
Nationwide – Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill
Well, I’ve officially flipped over – to dirty old man status, where leering at the waitress and hanging on her every word becomes one of the more important elements of my dining out. At least I haven’t gotten to the point where I’m the kind of guy making the disgusting suggestive comments. Point? My… Continue reading Nationwide – Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill
Portland, OR – Buckley’s Catch Sports Bar
Mrs. Burgerdogboy and I were on our way out to meet some folks for dinner at Wong’s King – so, as we do on occasion, we stopped to get a bit of pre-dinner and cocktails nearby. The afternoon’s “victim” was Buckely’s Catch, a sports bar and grill in Mt. Tabor/SE. We were just looking for… Continue reading Portland, OR – Buckley’s Catch Sports Bar
Vancouver, WA – Hudson’s Bar & Grill
Are the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver and the Heathman Hotel in downtown related? I can’t tell from trying to research that question online. If I am left to judge, based on my experiences at restaurants in both hotels, the answer would be a resounding, “NO!” “Compare and contrast”, as they used to say in debate… Continue reading Vancouver, WA – Hudson’s Bar & Grill
AM/PM – Arco Gas Stations Ready to Eat Burgers & Dogs
I have opined on my take on AM/PM Mini Mart ready to eat foods in the past, my opinion hasn’t changed – adequate hot food, great value proposition. There are few dollar menus that can beat the proposition AM/FM has to offer – two hot dogs for $1.50, two larger dogs or burgers for $2.50.… Continue reading AM/PM – Arco Gas Stations Ready to Eat Burgers & Dogs
Salem, OR – Rock N Rogers 50’s Style Diner
We were rescuing a new “hot” dog from a shelter in Salem, to add to our family, so Mrs. Burgerdogboy suggested I “rescue” a burger on the way home to add to my waistline. Point taken, mission accomplished. I’d been to Rock N Rogers once before, and for this old guy, RNR fits the bill… Continue reading Salem, OR – Rock N Rogers 50’s Style Diner
Nationwide – Wendy’s Rolls Out Chicken Guacamole Club
In a press release this week, Wendy’s announced their newest offering, the Chicken Guacamole Club. It’s described as: The rockin’ hot sandwich features the heat of Wendy’s original Spicy Chicken whole filet and all-natural pepper jack cheese balanced by cool zesty ranch sauce and creamy, natural guacamole. The Spicy Chicken Guacamole club is topped… Continue reading Nationwide – Wendy’s Rolls Out Chicken Guacamole Club