Hot off the Grill – Page 57

Oklahoma – El Reno Onion Burger v Onion Dog

One of the problems with being a “legend” and lasting 50 or more years, is……you’ve lasted 50 or more years, and you’re damned tired, it’s easy to rest on your reputation, and who can blame you for wanting to squeeze a few more bucks out of your place for your golden years? But I… Continue reading Oklahoma – El Reno Onion Burger v Onion Dog

Chandler, AZ – The Heart Attack Grill

(THIS LOCATION IS NOW CLOSED, BUT THERE IS A LAS VEGAS LOCATION – Menu) I had heard about this place for several years, and it seems like not a week goes by that some reader doesn’t suggest it to me. Motoring across the Southwest today, and finding myself… Continue reading Chandler, AZ – The Heart Attack Grill

Trader Joes Truffle Salami Review

I gotta tell ya, products that I have NOT liked from Trader Joes are few and far between. While the company does not make product themselves, they contract with top manufacturers in the US and overseas to bring fine quality foods with an international flair the to snooty grocery shoppers like me. Trader Joe’s frozen pizza,from… Continue reading Trader Joes Truffle Salami Review

Portland, OR – Veritable Quandary

The name literally is a contradiction, “Veritable” means ‘something of certainty”, and “Quandary” means ‘difficult to predict, or uncertainty,’ and the restaurant of the same name near Portland’s waterfront, is anything but. VQ, as locals refer to it, was created in 1971 and for decades has consistently hammered out some of the most innovative takes… Continue reading Portland, OR – Veritable Quandary

Klements Garlic Summer Sausage

I’ve talked about this fine Milwaukee company in the past, opining on their cocktail sausages, and fresh Hot Italian. Klement’s makes great natural casing weenies, too. A number of stores had their summer sausage on sale this weekend, regular or garlic, for less than $2.50 a pound. A fabulous deal. This is a pork and… Continue reading Klements Garlic Summer Sausage

Chicago Hot Dog Recipe

There are few things in “food-dom” as iconic as the Chicago style hot dog. And in 2014, Murphy’s Red Hots in Chicago has been proclaimed as the ‘best of the best.’ Here’s a video on how they slap them together at the eatery, your choice of “old school” or the “new way.” Unfortunately… Continue reading Chicago Hot Dog Recipe

Portland, OR – Overlook Family Restaurant Review

I like “greasy spoons”, and more especially, those American diner type restaurants that have some kind of connection to the Greek culture. Such is the case with the Overlook, which I would pop in every day if I lived in the neighborhood. Instead, it’s only my second time in four years. It’s your standard diner… Continue reading Portland, OR – Overlook Family Restaurant Review

I Get Requests to Try Products or Go to Restaurants

Pretty frequently. Some company wants to send me some food, or a new appliance, or a restaurant wants me to come and try their fare, which of course, I am happy to do. But once and awhile, I spot a new product that I think would specifically be of interest to you, and I… Continue reading I Get Requests to Try Products or Go to Restaurants

Home Curing Olives

I have extensively documented my love of all things olive, and my experience curing fresh olives at home. It’s a project that takes a couple months of love and dedication, but will provide you with a year of enjoyment. (And great holiday gifts to give out). My personal exclusive supplier of fresh olives is a… Continue reading Home Curing Olives

Portland, OR – Caro Amico Reprise

I’d always meant to get to Caro Amico with Mrs. Burgerdogboy for a romantic dinner; we thought it might be great because we had enjoyed their food via Delivered Dish (www.d-dish.com) and its position, on a hillside overlooking the river, might have made for some dreamy views. We never got there as a couple, but… Continue reading Portland, OR – Caro Amico Reprise