Mrs. BDB and I were in quirky moods last nite, we both wanted to go out to dinner, but had decidedly different ideas of what we wanted. We both agreed we did not want to go downtown or change out of the de rigueur Portland plaid outfits. She wanted steak. I didn’t. We don’t usually… Continue reading Tualatin, OR – Claim Jumper
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Home Cookin’ – Maid-Rite Burgers
Maid-Rites are a upper Midwestern version of sloppy joes, with great longevity. Started in Iowa in the 20s, the “loose meat” sandwiches, immortalized in pop culture via references in the television show “Roseanne” (her husband at the time, Tom Arnold, was from Ottumwa, Iowa, also the fictional home of Mash’s Radar O’Reilly). Now scattered around… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Maid-Rite Burgers
Duluth, MN – Ground Round Grill & Bar
The Ground Round was founded by Howard Johnsons in 1969 and what one time had over 300 outlets.. Now a shadow of its former self, Ground Round currently operates about 30 restaurants in 13 states, and is owned by a cooperative of former franchisees, and is based in Freeport, Maine. Some analysts say it may… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Ground Round Grill & Bar
Portland, OR – Wayne’s Chicago Red Hots
“Someone” dropped me an email last week saying I should visit Wayne’s; the mail probably came from an insider since it included a bevy of photos, as well. Some of the pix were really great, unfortunately, they have people in them, so I couldn’t use them w/o permission. I like hearing from restaurants, actually, it… Continue reading Portland, OR – Wayne’s Chicago Red Hots
Gold Beach, OR – Sunset Family Pizza
“Employee entrance only – Carla’s Kitchen” says the sign on the back door. Online references state that this is the former home of a place called “Grants Cafe”. But now, it’s all about “Sunset Family Pizza.” Is that a family named “Sunset?” Or an indication that the restaurant is “family friendly?” I didn’t care enough… Continue reading Gold Beach, OR – Sunset Family Pizza
Duluth, MN – Texas Road House
Texas Road House has grown to over 350 locations in 46 states (missing OR, WA, AK, HI), and is on a tear to open new ones in 2010. Headquartered in Louisville, a recent add to their location roster is in Duluth, MN, in the ‘restaurant cluster’ in and around the Miller Hill Mall. The company… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Texas Road House
Lake Oswego, OR – Giant Drive=In
“As seen in Hamburger America, the book, on sale here!” proclaims the sign on the counter, directly in front of the dinosaur of a gentleman taking my order. I had heard this guy was a curmudgeon, but it takes one to know one, and he seemed ok to me. Giant is located on Lower Boones… Continue reading Lake Oswego, OR – Giant Drive=In
Castle Danger, MN – Rustic Inn
Everyone talks about the Rustic Inn for its fabulous pies and bountiful breakfasts. Minnesota Monthly called it “one of the secrets of Superior” – a must stop if you are touring in the Lake Superior area. But it’s also the place for great home-cooking with a creative flair throughout the rest of the day, and… Continue reading Castle Danger, MN – Rustic Inn
Duluth, MN – Buffalo Wild Wings
This chain, known for big screamin’ tv’s (the kind you watch) (ok, the kind that you see broadcasts on) and a variety of those now thought of delicacies that we used to just toss out, chicken wings, has opened in Duluth, MN, which must be one of their remote locations. The last time anybody in… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Buffalo Wild Wings
Portland, OR – Jim & Patty’s
Here tell this be the go-to spot for brekky goodies in NE PDX. Mrs. BDB was at a business meeting there today (she is in charge of bringing home the bacon!) and did bring home the bacon, well, pork anyway, in the form of the “Pig Newton” – two link breakfast sausages inside of a… Continue reading Portland, OR – Jim & Patty’s