Geez, and I was so prepared to have my 2nd visit to this place produce a warm glow for me. Didn’t. They filed tonight in a couple areas, squeaked by on another. As I carp about constantly, why are people in the hospitality business that don’t want to be hospitable? Our (ok, my) evening started… Continue reading Portland, OR – 23 Hoyt #Fail
Category: Hamburgers
Pimping McDonald’s
Nanner nanner. I just bought two McDoubles (two patties, one slice of cheese) for $1 each, their price all the time. How much is a Quarter Pound w/ Cheese, sandwich only, $3 something? Well lookee lookee at what the meat and cheese on the two McDoubles weighed in at. Over 7 ounces. Be still my… Continue reading Pimping McDonald’s
Beaverton, OR – Ringo’s Bar and Grill
When Mrs BDB says “it’s time for a cocktail”, one doesn’t argue – at least I don’t. I know better. I just slam the car into reverse or the nearest parking spot, as the case may be, and out we go. Today it was in beautiful (?) (sic) Beaverton, and the nearest purveyor of potables… Continue reading Beaverton, OR – Ringo’s Bar and Grill
Portland, OR – Savoy Tavern & Bistro
This happened to be next door to the Scandinavian restaurant I hit the other day, so I thought I’d take Mrs. BDB out on the town and try it out. I had perused the menu the other day while waiting for my lunch partner, and I was really excited that they had one of my… Continue reading Portland, OR – Savoy Tavern & Bistro
Portland, OR – Broder (Scandinavian)
I’ve been wanting to hit Broder for a year or so, but I always envisioned going for a weekend breakfast. I had a biz lunch date today with my client, and though we share a passion (and usually a hunger) for our meetings to be at dim sum places, today we were both in the… Continue reading Portland, OR – Broder (Scandinavian)
Portland, OR – ‘Etta – Violetta
There’s a hot new restaurant called Violetta opening in the spring – high anticipation for that day. Through a series of mishaps, opening has been delayed, but not the enthusiasm of the chef/owners, who want their food in our mouths as soon as possible! So they rolled out a van, to get their gourmet burgers,… Continue reading Portland, OR – ‘Etta – Violetta
Portland, OR – John’s Cafe
I’ve been looking for a place like this; in fact, I’ve probably walked by this one a dozen times and never noticed it. If you want a crusty diner, so smack dab in the middle of the transient population center, and there it will be. Like John’s. Short menu, short order, plain and simple diner… Continue reading Portland, OR – John’s Cafe
Portland, OR – Fried Onion Portland (Food Cart)
Can a New Yawker successfully peddle a Chicago hot dog to Portlanders? One stop at the Fried Onion will make you coo an utter “oh, yes!” The Fried Onion is another newcomer on the scene, and in a slightly unlikely location, NW Raleigh between 22nd and 23rd. (Actually midway in the block on Raleigh). Update:… Continue reading Portland, OR – Fried Onion Portland (Food Cart)
Taste Test – White Castle Frozen Cheeseburgers
I’ve been going to White Castle for more than 40 years. I’ve even eaten there when I have been stone cold sober. I like ’em. The “southern version’ – Krystals, I like them too. I’ve had the frozen White Castles before, never had much luck with them at home. I haven’t had them since I… Continue reading Taste Test – White Castle Frozen Cheeseburgers
Taste Test – 7-Eleven Cheeseburger
The label calls it “chopped beef steak with cheese on a bun”. This is one of 7-Eleven’s in-house offerings under their label “The Deli Market.” There is no indication on the package who manufactures this item for 7-Eleven, nor could I find any reference to it online. May well be that it comes from Lufthansa,… Continue reading Taste Test – 7-Eleven Cheeseburger