I’ve joked before that it used to be my criteria for picking a restaurant was a sign that said “All Major Credit Cards Accepted.” Then I went on to explain in that post that these days, I look for places that are at least 20 years old, and prefer 50. Today I came to understand… Continue reading Milwaukie, OR – Lew’s Drive-In
Category: Hamburgers
Salem, OR – Rock N Rogers Diner
I’m driving through Polk County, Oregon, on my way to nowhere. A river meanders on my left, farm fields are spread over rolling hills on my right. Sprinklers are gushing torrents while migrant workers make their way through the fields. Vineyards, tree farms, truck farms, I smell onions and the earth. It makes me hungry.… Continue reading Salem, OR – Rock N Rogers Diner
Hillsboro, OR – Helvetia Tavern
Many speak of Helvetia as if it is the “mecca” of Portland area burgers. It must be, because one must almost go on a hadj to get there, it’s a hike out into the country. Nevertheless, Wednesday is my “out for a burger day”, so I trekked out past strip malls, housing tracts, petite wineries… Continue reading Hillsboro, OR – Helvetia Tavern
Even the Big Shot Steakhouses Are Burger Crazy!
This week’s “Meating Place” magazine, an industry trade journal, recounts how upscale steakhouses are adding burgers to their menu. Remind’s me of those old steaks sauce commercials, “after all hamburgers aren’t chopped ham, they’re chopped steak!” Morton’s is now offering “Bar Bites,” that include options like Three Prime Cheeseburgers and Petite Filet Mignon sandwiches. Fleming’s… Continue reading Even the Big Shot Steakhouses Are Burger Crazy!
Saveur Magazine, September – “The Burger Bible”
What a delight it was to find this issue this morning. The subhead is “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About America’s Favorite Food,” and they do a VERY thorough job. Kudos to the Saveur editorial staff for a great job! The magazine covers everything from “soup to nuts” about the wonderful world… Continue reading Saveur Magazine, September – “The Burger Bible”
And Now You Know…..The Rest of the Story
Everybody reading this has probably a pretty fair idea of where and when the modern day hamburger or hamburg sandiwch was created. There are a lot of different locations that claim to be the birthplace of the modern hamburger in the U.S., little is said about the invention of the bun, and where would… Continue reading And Now You Know…..The Rest of the Story
The Burger Wars Start Sizzlin’
McDonald’s launches Angus, Carl’s and Hardee’s take umbrage. An article in the WSJ yesterday chronicles the marketing efforts of these three as they attempt to garner a larger share of the large burger market. Feeling that the McD angus was a copycat of CKE’s (Carl Karcher Enterprises, parent company of both Carl’s Jr and Hardees),… Continue reading The Burger Wars Start Sizzlin’
“Julie & Julia” and 30 Burgers in 30 Days
After seeing this very charming movie tonight, I am almost tempted to replicate task of the blogger “Julie” in the film – wherein she cooked all of Julia Child’s recipes in her first book in one year, I’m kind of tempted to try to consume 30 burgers in 30 days. Coincidentally, both Portland Monthly and… Continue reading “Julie & Julia” and 30 Burgers in 30 Days
Portland, Or – Red Coach Restaurant
Nestled away in the bowels of an office building, andhard to find if you ain’t looking, the Red Coach is strictly a burger and fries place, open 11- 3:30, Mon-Sat. When I say “strictly burger and fries”, I mean that’s what most people go for, although there are a few other basics on offer (BLT,… Continue reading Portland, Or – Red Coach Restaurant
Random Wednesday Thoughts
If you can’t live without a “hot dog cooker”, here’s a goofy one (pictured below) on Cooking.com. A mere $32.95. Someone directed me to Builtburger.com this morning. They will deliver specially seasoned 6 oz burgers to your house, for an average of $50 plus shipping. I think that comes out to about $28 a pound.… Continue reading Random Wednesday Thoughts