Geez, FINALLY. Truth in labeling about a “Kobe” burger. You know those restaurants where you are shelling out $10-$20 for a “kobe” burger? It ain’t “Kobe.” It’s American beef in the kobe style, whose actual name is Wagyu. The full explanation is in Wikipedia, so I won’t delve into it at this point. It’s akin… Continue reading Trader Joe’s Frozen “Kobe Style” Burger Patties
Category: Sandwiches
Portland, OR – Billy Heartbeats
Billy Heartbeats, an outlet of the Restaurants Unlimited empire, is tucked away adjacent to the food court in the Lloyd Shopping mall in Portland, OR. It’s a schnock-0ff of Johnny Rockets, serving a limited, table service menu of hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, and shakes, with the addition of a few standard diner entrees. I’ve passed… Continue reading Portland, OR – Billy Heartbeats
Portland, OR – Beijing Hot Pot
I have to admit loving places where the attraction is “something to do or look at” in addition to great food, and Beijing Hot Pot sure meets that criteria. Like most people who have spent time in China, I am usually super critical of “Americanized” Chinese food, but sitting at Beijing Hot Pot, trust me… Continue reading Portland, OR – Beijing Hot Pot
Reuben Strada – Unique Brunch Recipe
You’ve probably had strada – a baked, layered egg dish, for breakfast at some point in your life. I’ve varied this recipe to produce an entree more on the (unch) side than the (br) side for brunch. 8 slices of rye or pumpernickel bread, crusts removed 1/2 pound thin sliced, lean corned beef 8 slices… Continue reading Reuben Strada – Unique Brunch Recipe
Home Cookin’ – Louisa Toasted Ravioli
If you ever visit St. Louis, MO, locals will encourage you to spend some time on the “Hill” one of the local ethnic neighborhoods that remains relatively intact and true to its roots. In the early days, the “Hill“, so named because it is the highest point in St. Louis, was home to clay mines,… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Louisa Toasted Ravioli
Portland, OR – Mac! Mac and Cheesery
I had an urge to roast coffee today, and so I stopped by my bean purveyor of choice, Mr. Green Beans, on N. Mississippi in Portland. On the way out, I noticed a new next door neighbor (new to me), which is called Mac! Mac and Cheesery, and I thought to myself, “Self, you’re on… Continue reading Portland, OR – Mac! Mac and Cheesery
Portland, OR – Horn of Africa Restaurant
Met my pal here for the lunch buffet today, it’s a bargain at about $8, and enough variety to satisfy whatever kind of “vore” you are. I had curried goat, the minced beef casserole common to that region, greens, hummus, bideena bread, hibiscus tea. Picked up a cup of soup and the falafel plate to… Continue reading Portland, OR – Horn of Africa Restaurant
Duluth, MN – Tycoon’s Zenith Ale House
It’s the hottest new spot in one of the oldest buildings – Duluth’s original city hall, and Minnesota Burger Reporter Kawikamedia was there for the early days opening. He started with the smoked fish appetizer, and said the whitefish was grand. On to the burger. “The best burger I have had in a restaurant ever!” … Continue reading Duluth, MN – Tycoon’s Zenith Ale House
Home Cookin’ – Stouffer’s “S.O.S”
I’m generally thought to be a fairly good internet researcher, tho I have not been able to come up with the origin of “SOS” or “Shit on a Shingle” as it was referred to by generations of US armed service employees. (A more polite version of the abbreviation might be “Stuff on a shingle’ or… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Stouffer’s “S.O.S”
Westport, WA – Brady’s Oysters
32 degrees out, and we’re determined to have a seafood “picnic”, merely because 1) that’s how we roll, and 2) we’re in a seafood paradise. We asked our innkeeper for directions to Brady’s, and he supplied minutia detail down to the minute (7 minutes north on this road, turn right…, etc). Brady’s is not a… Continue reading Westport, WA – Brady’s Oysters