OK, follow the bouncing ball, as this story can be confusing! Once upon a time, in downtown Duluth, MN, there was a venerable institution called ” Mr. Nick’s Burger King” – (Home of the famous Char-burger). Nick’s operated for years, with that name, until an upstart franchise burger joint who currently has a very scary… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Nick’s Burger King “Revival”
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Duluth, MN – Clyde Iron Works
A hundred years or so in the making, the new restaurant at Clyde Iron Works, 29th Avenue West and Michigan Street, is now open. In the cavernous space of the old iron crane company, in a building that machines came out of that built the Empire State Building, Panama Canal, and logged the forests of… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Clyde Iron Works
Home Cookin’ – Burgers from Omaha Steaks
Omaha Steaks, arguably the largest purveyor of meat by mail in the US, was started in 1917 by a father and son from Latvia, as a supplier of premium cut meats to Omaha grocers and restaurants. Today, 1800 employees, two USDA plants, a distribution center and telemarketing operation supply home cooks, restaurants, food services with… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Burgers from Omaha Steaks
Uncle Louis Cafe Review, Duluth, MN
Once upon a time, there was an all night joint in Superior, WI, called “Louis’ Cafe”, which was famous for ultra-delicious pancakes, Greek specialties, and huge portions. Louis’ begat Louis’ West End in Duluth, which spawned Louis London Road and as those outposts faded from memory, a new Louis (not sure if there is… Continue reading Uncle Louis Cafe Review, Duluth, MN
Portland, OR – Huber’s for Happy Hour
Mrs. BDB and I have started a new family tradition – hump day happy hours. Each Wednesday, we set out to check out one of Portland’s many fabulous happy hours for cheapo food and beverages. Tonight it was Huber’s, which I have written about before. Huber’s Cafe is Portland’s oldest restaurant, opening its doors in… Continue reading Portland, OR – Huber’s for Happy Hour
Ukiah, CA – Be Bops Diner
It was late, we were circling downtown Ukiah, CA, in search of a burger, and were about to give up, started heading out of town, and found Be Bops on neighborhood corner, screaming out to us in the darkness. A replica of an old-fashioned hamburger drive in, Be Bops dazzling neon and brightly lit interior… Continue reading Ukiah, CA – Be Bops Diner
Duluth, MN – Duluth Grill
Hot on the heels of Guy Fieri’s visit, Kawikamedia and the Minnesota Burger Posse stopped in at the Duluth Grill to see what all the hubbub was about. One of Duluth’s few 24 hour eateries (this town has no Dennys!), the Grill is ensconced in the industrial section of the city, next to a service… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Duluth Grill
Cloquet, MN – Diners, Drive-ins, and Dive, Dive, Dive!
Gordy’s Hi-Hat, Cloquet, Minnesota, is one of those”local legends” that the media seems to love, it’s been open since 1960. It was started, and is still operated by the family who owned one of Duluth’s (30 miles to the NE) first, and beloved drive-ins, the “London Inn,” a local high school hang out. Duluth teenagers… Continue reading Cloquet, MN – Diners, Drive-ins, and Dive, Dive, Dive!
Duluth, MN – Fitger’s Brewhouse
The old Fitgers Brewery along the shores of Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota, is the site of a pretty nice hotel, a smattering of touristy shops, and a couple of dining establishments, including “The Brewhouse.” Minnesota Burger Reporter Kawikamedia stopped in the Brewhouse the other day with an engorged burger posse, and sampled the Red… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Fitger’s Brewhouse
Portland, OR – Yakuza Lounge
Even BurgerDogBoy and Mrs BDB celebrate anniversaries in traditional ways – dinner, wine, gifts….it’s not ALWAYS about the burger (hic!). As you know, Mrs. BDB loves sushi, so its off to sushi bars on special occasions, and tonight was no exception. We headed for Yakuza Lounge, an intimate dining experience (only 26 seats) in NE… Continue reading Portland, OR – Yakuza Lounge