If you ever visit St. Louis, MO, locals will encourage you to spend some time on the “Hill” one of the local ethnic neighborhoods that remains relatively intact and true to its roots. In the early days, the “Hill“, so named because it is the highest point in St. Louis, was home to clay mines,… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Louisa Toasted Ravioli
Category: Hamburgers
Nationwide – Wendy’s (Update)
A colleague at work ran out to Wendy’s today to fetch a pail of ….burgers for the crew. They were doubles with cheese. They were the pretty standard rectangular patties reminiscent of Wendy’s of old, but it was the new bun and pickle. I’m not one for burger pickles on the “sweetish” side, and Wendy’s… Continue reading Nationwide – Wendy’s (Update)
Duluth, MN – Tycoon’s Zenith Ale House
It’s the hottest new spot in one of the oldest buildings – Duluth’s original city hall, and Minnesota Burger Reporter Kawikamedia was there for the early days opening. He started with the smoked fish appetizer, and said the whitefish was grand. On to the burger. “The best burger I have had in a restaurant ever!” … Continue reading Duluth, MN – Tycoon’s Zenith Ale House
Portland, OR – Dockside Saloon & Restaurant
Tucked away in one of the industrial sections of Portland, directly underneath where the 405 crosses the river, the Dockside serves the working stiffs that ply their trade in the various businesses in the port. Open from 5AM – 8PM M-F, and with earlier closing times on the weekend, the Dockside features a lengthy breakfast… Continue reading Portland, OR – Dockside Saloon & Restaurant
Portland, OR – Tubby’s Deli
Had a quick bite to eat here while meeting a friend from out of town who was doing some biz in this neighborhood. I’m pretty leery of places in Portland that have the word “Deli” in their name; here it can often mean “lottery games and hot dogs,” but such was not the case today.… Continue reading Portland, OR – Tubby’s Deli
Superior, WI – The Kitchen
Back in the day, some day, I was working on occasion at an oil refinery in Superior, WI. Our work was outdoors, and once and awhile, we’d get rained out. On days requiring “liquid refreshments”, we’d head to a bar called the “Manila”, and thus rain days became known as “the Manila Monsoon.” Other days… Continue reading Superior, WI – The Kitchen
Fairview, OR – Stagecoach Saloon
Yippee kay yay, pardner! Belly up to the bar, straddle the saddle, and be welcomed to one of the friendliest “dive bars” in the Portland area, with food all day long, and nightly specials. What constitutes a “dive bar?” Well, according to the all knowing, all seeing, magic 8 ball Wikipedia, these days, it’s really… Continue reading Fairview, OR – Stagecoach Saloon
Attention Food Company Executives – “Clean up in Aisle Everywhere”
Food companies: Americans need your help right now. We’ll make it up to you later, we promise. Seems like every time I go into a grocery store, which is 3-4x weekly, everything is up another dollar. Seriously? Yes, we know your costs are up, but aren’t you taking advantage just a wee little bit? I… Continue reading Attention Food Company Executives – “Clean up in Aisle Everywhere”
Recipe – Classic Cheeseburger (Safeway)
I was in my local Safeway this morning, which is probably one of their smallest stores, and they are about to tear it down and rebuild. They have such a limited selection and such high prices, and a giant remodel job at a nearby local Fred Meyer (Kroger) probably leaves them no alternative. 1.99 pounds of… Continue reading Recipe – Classic Cheeseburger (Safeway)
Hillsboro, OR – Rachel’s Classic Burgers
As we used to say in the news business, it’s time to rewrite the lead. Or maybe I buried the lead in this story. In any case, after a long talk this afternoon with Mrs. Burgerdogboy, she pointed out some things to me I should have written about. And of course, she’s right. She’s always… Continue reading Hillsboro, OR – Rachel’s Classic Burgers