Category: Hamburgers

Portland, OR – Return to the Tik Tok Diner

I love ’em.  Whether you call them dives, diners, greasy spoons, those all night places that dish up bacon and eggs 24/7?  My second home.  I have lots of favorites:  Mickey’s in St. Paul.  The Hummingbird (RIP) in New Orleans. The Tik Tok was one of the first places we had brekky out after we… Continue reading Portland, OR – Return to the Tik Tok Diner

Portland, OR – Guild’s Lake Inn

Guild’s Lake Inn is a diner/cafe located in the heart of NW industrial Portland. Near to the establishment I am currently spending my days at, it’s a favorite of colleagues for both a quick lunch or take out. Guild’s prides themselves on locally-sourced artisan breads from Marsee and Grand Central, produce, as well as burger… Continue reading Portland, OR – Guild’s Lake Inn

Portland, OR – Meriwether’s

In 1805, explorers Meriwether Lewis and Daniel Clark were deep in the midst of the first transcontinental exploration to the West Coast of the United States; in 1905, to celebrate the centennial of that expedition, Portland hosted a “world’s fair”, the Lewis and Clark Exposition.  At that time in history, “World’s Fairs” were held annually… Continue reading Portland, OR – Meriwether’s

New Orleans – Serio’s

By: Kat Stromquist I knew of (but had never eaten at) Serio’s from my days working nearby in the Central Business District of New Orleans. They had a reputation for good sandwiches and a long lunch queue, which is generally – though not always – a good sign. So imagine my trepidation when I encountered,… Continue reading New Orleans – Serio’s

Trader Joe’s Frozen “Kobe Style” Burger Patties

Geez, FINALLY.  Truth in labeling about a  “Kobe” burger.  You know those restaurants where you are shelling out $10-$20 for a “kobe” burger?  It ain’t “Kobe.”   It’s American beef in the kobe style, whose actual name is Wagyu.  The full explanation is in Wikipedia, so I won’t delve into it at this point.   It’s akin… Continue reading Trader Joe’s Frozen “Kobe Style” Burger Patties

Portland, OR – Billy Heartbeats

Billy Heartbeats, an outlet of the Restaurants Unlimited empire, is tucked away adjacent to the food court in the Lloyd Shopping mall in Portland, OR.  It’s a schnock-0ff of Johnny Rockets, serving a limited, table service menu of hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, and shakes, with the addition of a few standard diner entrees. I’ve passed… Continue reading Portland, OR – Billy Heartbeats

Portland, OR – Joe’s Burgers (Downtown)

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)

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 – 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