Category: Hamburgers

Portland, OR – Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill

I must have walked by this joint a hundred times and never noticed it. Went there today because I am working my way thru other people’s burger reviews on Yelp and Urban Spoon, see if I agree or disagree. One review calls this “a fake British pub.”  I don’t know about that, it is what… Continue reading Portland, OR – Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill

Update – Big A Angus Charbroil (was Big Az)

Stopping by my two neighborhood stores, I have a choice between the nice Korean family at the independent market on one side of the street, or the new owner of the 7-Eleven, a nice Iranian family.  I generally favor the Koreans, for no particular reason, I guess, other than consistency, because the prices are about… Continue reading Update – Big A Angus Charbroil (was Big Az)

Taipei City, ROC – Burgerhood

Asian Burger Reporter Kayoumin checked in from Taipei today, where he visited “Burgerhood,” and pronounced the bacon/cheese burger as good as any in the US (we did a burger tour of the Southwest some years ago where his favorites were Whataburger and In N Out.) He had no idea why the German flag was planted… Continue reading Taipei City, ROC – Burgerhood

Amsterdam, NL – Cafe Du Lac

I wasn’t looking for a burger this day, I was more fascinated by Jerusalem Shoarma Pizza Steakhouse Croissanterie across the street. More on that later. We were wasting time, waiting on an appointment, stopped in the first place that looked hospitable, and it was called “Du Lac.” A bar with ornate and off-beat furnishings, it… Continue reading Amsterdam, NL – Cafe Du Lac

Amsterdam, NL – Burger Bar’s Fries

Since Belgium is next door to the Netherlands, and Belgians invented the french fry (and Smurfs), it makes sense that fries would be a popular snack in the Netherlands, and it’s one of those things you can seemingly get anywhere, including many window-sized fries only shops. Belgian fries are twice-fried, thick-cut, and these days are… Continue reading Amsterdam, NL – Burger Bar’s Fries

The Meat Show Checks Out PDX Burgers

Great fun today on the Meat Show (www.pdx.fm), where we tested some local Portland favorite burgers! I was nervous about my appearance, being on the radio for the first time, but many people in my life have said I have a face for radio. I calmed down quickly, was put at ease by the skillful… Continue reading The Meat Show Checks Out PDX Burgers

Jack In The Box – Jumbo Deal

If your motivation for stopping at a fast food place is the value proposition, calories for dollars, one would be hard-pressed to top the Jumbo Deal currently on offer at Jack in the Box.  A Jumbo Jack burger (at least 1/4 pound pre-cooked, in my estimation), two tacos, small fries, and a beverage.  That’s  1200… Continue reading Jack In The Box – Jumbo Deal

Portland, OR – Nancy’s Kitchen

At dinner the other night at 23Hoyt, my companion was talking up the burgers at Nancy’s Kitchen, so he invited me to try one today. I’ve heard and read about the meat patties from a variety of online sources, so I was more than happy to accept his invitation. Located in an upscale strip mall… Continue reading Portland, OR – Nancy’s Kitchen

Atlanta, GA – Flip Burger Boutique

Our Atlanta Burger Reporter checks in after a visit to Flip Burger Boutique. Man, this is a menu to die for. Steak Tartare Burger? (swoon). Chicken Fried Steak Burger? (Bigger swoon!). CHORIZO BURGER? (Drool). Nutella and Burnt Marshmellow milkshakes? Feets, don’t fail me now, take me to ATL! Anyway, although she takes lousy pix, she… Continue reading Atlanta, GA – Flip Burger Boutique