At the butt crack of dawn, met retired radio superstar “Martin in the Morning” at one of his local haunts in Napa, CA, the Alexis Baking Company (ABC). We were in search of a quality breakfast, and avoided the usual Sunday crowds by being in attendance at opening bell. Martin went with his usual hotcakes, Mrs.… Continue reading Napa, CA – Alexis Baking Company
Category: Sandwiches
Paso Robles, CA – BBQ Fun Fest and Kids Day in the Park
We were feeling a might peckish driving down US 101 in Cali the other day, and pulled off at Paso Robles to get a bite to eat. Mrs. BDB said “what do you feel like?” and since I am omniscient, I said “I feel like we’re going to run into a church or something having… Continue reading Paso Robles, CA – BBQ Fun Fest and Kids Day in the Park
Nationwide – Carl’s Jr. – The Six Dollar Something Burger
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
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
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
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