I remember when Carl’s first came out with this, the pitch was basically a “burger that tastes like it costs six dollars, but at a lower price,” or some such. Apparently that six dollar burger will cost you close to six dollars now, and in a small combo? Seven bux plus. I rolled into our… Continue reading Nationwide – Carl’s Jr. – The Six Dollar Something Burger
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Portland, OR – Terrels Texas Barbecue Catering
This is a pitiful review, in that I don’t have the company’s contact information, nor can I find anything about it online. (Update, he now has a Facebook page with the relevant details). This gentleman serves the greater Portland area, caters events, shows, carnivals, rodeos, and seems to be quite successful. He brings a monster… Continue reading Portland, OR – Terrels Texas Barbecue Catering
Home Cookin’ – Red Baron Classic “Awesome New Recipe!”
So sez the box, promising premium cheese, hearty toppings and 4 meats (sausage, pepperoni, hamburger and ham with natural juices). “Pepperoni made with pork, chicken, and beef.” Red Baron is part of the Schwan Company, out of SW Minnesota, purveyors of frozen pizzas and home delivery of heat n eat meals as well as other… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Red Baron Classic “Awesome New Recipe!”
Tualatin, OR – Birra Deli
Mrs. BDB scored a couple of Groupon deals for this place, $15 worth of grub for $7, so off we went on Memorial Day, for a nosh after some shopping and prior to a home grilling session. Birra Deli serves “American style” deli sandwiches and sells beer, on and off-site. I have to say, we’re… Continue reading Tualatin, OR – Birra Deli
Los Angeles, CA 800 Degrees Pizza
Hot off his success with Umami Burgers, Adam Fleishman has ventured into Neapolitan style pizza, with 800 Degrees, in the Westwood neighborhood of L.A. They use “00” superfine flour from Italy, fresh tomatoes, basil and olive oil from California, and an 800 degree oven – the result is a fresh pie, with chewy crust with… Continue reading Los Angeles, CA 800 Degrees Pizza
Chain – Claim Jumper (Reprise)
With 40+ restaurants located in five western states and two in the midwest, Claim Jumper is the epitome of upscale fast casual. With an extensive menu that offers everything from soup to nuts, it would be, in my opinion, very difficult to not find something to please everyone in your party. We opted for dinner… Continue reading Chain – Claim Jumper (Reprise)
Portland, OR – Pork Chop City
We headed out to pick up some office supplies at the world’s worst location for same, and over hill, over dale, all along the dusty trail, we (at least I) felt like we had missed two meal times in the process, and whipped into the parking lot at 9525 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton, OR, to pause… Continue reading Portland, OR – Pork Chop City
Duluth, MN – Grizzly’s Wood Fired Grill
With a dozen locations in the Upper Midwest, Grizzly’s has opened their 3rd location in the Duluth Superior area, in the Canal Park tourist zone by the lake front. The former location of Hell’s Burgers has been completely remodeled, enlarged, with a new bar and sound-deadening dividers to make for a more pleasant dining experience.… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Grizzly’s Wood Fired Grill
Duluth, MN – Grandma’s Boxcar
Part of the Grandma’s “empire” of five restaurants in the tourist-laden section of Duluth, MN, Grandma’s Boxcar is a seasonal adjunct to the original Grandma’s Saloon and Grill (menu). Located in the parking lot of one of Duluth’s premier attractions, the aerial lift bridge in Canal Park, the Boxcar is your destination for light casual… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Grandma’s Boxcar
Portland, OR – DeNicola’s Italian Restaurant
It used to be my criteria for choosing a restaurant was to look for five words on the door: “Most Major Credit Cards Accepted.” These days, I am more apt to seek out restaurants that have been around for multiple decades, and DeNicola’s has been serving Portlandians for over 30 years. They must… Continue reading Portland, OR – DeNicola’s Italian Restaurant