Hot off the Grill – Page 67

Chef Movie Review

I seldom write about movies, but every once and awhile, (“Big Night”, “Hyde Park on the Husdon“) there’s one with significant food content or a subject that resonates with me on some level, so I utter a few words about it. In the case of the movie “Chef”, I suspect this missive might be lengthy,… Continue reading Chef Movie Review

Baseball Hot Dogs

Baseball Hot Dogs – Vendor videos from around the country!

Opaa Gyros Kit Review

A few weeks ago, I reviewed the home gyros package from Chicago manufacturer Devanco; today I checked out a competing brand, Opaa! from another Chicago company called Grecian Delight. Opaa is priced about 30 % less than Devanco, but the contents reflect that as well. Both kits have claims on the box of the contents… Continue reading Opaa Gyros Kit Review

Perfect Brunch Recipe Reuben Strata

You may have made a strata before, it’s sorta like quiche, but because of its construction, opens up other flavor possibilities. One of my favorites is to make a “Reuben” strata, which is a perfect alternative brunch recipe. Here’s the dope. Ingredients 8 slices hearty rye bread, crusts removed 2 cups milk or half and… Continue reading Perfect Brunch Recipe Reuben Strata

Southern Fried Chicken Recipe

Mrs. Burgerdogboy asked me to take a whack at fried chicken; usually we’d head to that chain the late New Orleanian Al Copeland created – Popeye’s, but it was one of those (one?) gloomy Portland days and we were resolved to (mostly) not leave the bedroom. So here’s my concocted recipe, which turned out real… Continue reading Southern Fried Chicken Recipe

Bills Hamburgers Review, Van Nuys, CA

The kind of place legends are born, Bill & Hiroko’s little food stand has been serving up breakfasts and tasty burgers in the San Fernando for years. Bill was around today, but Hiroko was “manning the grill”, and when I asked about a burger, she suggested breakfast might be more appropriate, but I forged ahead,… Continue reading Bills Hamburgers Review, Van Nuys, CA

Steak N Shake Shooters Review

Started in Normal, IL, in 1934 by ex marine Gus Belt, Steak N Shake is so named for its focus on ‘steakburgers’ and milk shakes. The marketing slogan “in sight it must be right” referred to the fact that originally, the beef was ground in plain sight of the customers, and originally was a grind… Continue reading Steak N Shake Shooters Review

Duluth, MN – Grandma’s Ghost Pepper Cheeseburger Review

The venerable Grandma’s Saloon and Grill in Canal Park in Duluth, Minnesota adds special items to the menu from time to time. They have a “feature” menu, a “farm to table” menu, and seasonal favorites. “Hot” on the feature menu at present is the Ghost Pepper Cheese Burger. For those of you unfamiliar with the… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Grandma’s Ghost Pepper Cheeseburger Review

Iowa Machine Shed Review

“Dedicated to the American Farmer” – was the slogan of a restaurant we used to pop into in Davenport Iowa. The “Iowa Machine Shed”, just outside of town, served wholesome American food in large quantities. We had moved to Davenport to build the first radio station I owned. Back in Marconi days. Today… Continue reading Iowa Machine Shed Review

Tigard, OR – Burger King Big King Review

I keep expanding my trials for “new” fast food, either out of curiosity or due to having free coupons. Today I tackled Burger King’s “Big King,(tm)” their answer to McDonald’s Big Mac. Burger King started in 1953 as “Insta-Burger King” in Jacksonville, FL, a small chain of franchised operations. Running into financial trouble within a… Continue reading Tigard, OR – Burger King Big King Review