Around for 50+ years, with more than 25 locations in Washington and Idaho, I drove across the street from D. Lish to Zip’s, to see what the “also ran” was like. Zip’s has a more complete menu that D Lish, expanded to fish and chicken beyond the burgers. They crow about the fish being “cut… Continue reading Spokane, WA – Zip’s Drive In
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Spokane, WA – D. Lish Hamburgers
Eating at D.Lish, I was reminded of a comedy routine of Chris Rock, talking about the former Mayor of Washington DC. Rock says “this guy was a crack addict and you elected him? He was the best candidate? Boy, the other candidates must have been really bad!” Such is the case, I mostly find, with… Continue reading Spokane, WA – D. Lish Hamburgers
Portland, OR – George’s Giant Hamburgers
I feel like a New Yorker who has never been to the Statue of Liberty. I’ve lived here two years, and almost every day have driven by George’s Giant Hamburgers on 99w, and never stopped in, even tho it gets rave reviews locally. My excuses are lame – wrong time of day, no parking (very… Continue reading Portland, OR – George’s Giant Hamburgers
Free Cookbook, Yours for the Asking!
While I was living in New Orleans, I compiled a collection of local recipes from friends, chefs, restaurants, other sources. It grew to about 60 pages, and includes starters, entrees, deserts, appetizers. A PDF copy is yours free for the asking, just drop me a request and your email address. We won’t keep your address… Continue reading Free Cookbook, Yours for the Asking!
Burgers That I Dream About (but haven’t gotten to yet!)
Illinois Bar & Grill in Chicago serves up this monster, 3/4 pound of meat, and look at that bacon. Man oh man….I’ll be there soon. The photo is a still from “The Cheeseburger Show.” You’ll love this guy, watch an episode or six. (Kevin, if you object to my use of the photo, let me… Continue reading Burgers That I Dream About (but haven’t gotten to yet!)
St. Paul, MN – JT’s Burgers
The year, 1974. The road. Minnesota highway 3, a pipeline from my college to the Twin Cities. Ultimate destination on that daily drive, was my internship at one of Minneapolis’ TV stations. Afternoons, the return trip, sunroof open, radio cranked, Machine Gun Kelly on KSTP 1500AM, “The Music Mother”, blasting out “Let It Ride” by… Continue reading St. Paul, MN – JT’s Burgers
Portland, OR – J & M House Teriyaki Burger
Someday I am going to endeavor to find out the origin of the proliferation of “teriyaki burger” establishments in the Pacific Northwest. For those not in the know, no, these are not places that glaze a puck with T sauce, but rather combo Japanese/(limited) America cafes, diners, lunch counters. My local neighborhood one, J&M house,… Continue reading Portland, OR – J & M House Teriyaki Burger
Home Pizza Crust – Take 3
Again, this time, I used King Arthur’s Perfect Pizza Blend Mix (see previous review). I made it per the instructions precisely, although this time, I wanted to try and see what it worked ilke after freezing. So after a two hour initial rise, I tamped it down, put into a floured zip lock bag, and… Continue reading Home Pizza Crust – Take 3
Portland, OR – Round Table, the Last Honest Pizza?
(Note to my wife: this is an IMAGINARY review, I didn’t really go there). I’m not really sure what “the last honest pizza” means, but it is the current advertising tag line for Round Table Pizza. Before today, I hadn’t been in a Round Table for 30 years, the last one being in the San… Continue reading Portland, OR – Round Table, the Last Honest Pizza?
“Ethnicize” Any Meal You Make
According to an article in the October issue of Prepared Foods Magazine, there are certain flavors that are inherent to typical international dishes. You can keep this in mind when you are experimenting at home, if you want to create the perfect “Thai” hot dog, for example, or a “French” hamburger! The Building Blocks of… Continue reading “Ethnicize” Any Meal You Make