I opted to hit this spot despite some negative reviews on Yelp and other sites. The reason is that our motel manager not only recommended it, but gave such an enthusiastic rave, I had to see what all the fuss was about. Spoiler alert: I don’t agree with the negative reviews I read, and was… Continue reading Westport, WA – The One Eyed Crab
Category: Sandwiches
Aberdeen, WA – Restaurante La Salavadorena
We pulled into Aberdeen on a Saturday morning expecting to imbibe in a regular “Dennys type” morning breakfast. That’s what we talked about, that’s what we were looking for. Driving down US 101 North near the downtown, I spotted a sign, and turned to Mrs. Burgerdogboy and said “how about Salvadoran?” She said “yes,” and… Continue reading Aberdeen, WA – Restaurante La Salavadorena
Not “Sausage and Laws” but “Food and News”
There has been a lot written about the “dumbing down” of American news media. Having spent some years in senior management of an international news organization, I would share this opinion. Americans like their news in quick, content void, sound bites. Headlines. USA Today. CNN Headline news. Entertainment programs portraying themselves as news, and “celebrities”… Continue reading Not “Sausage and Laws” but “Food and News”
Fletcher’s Hot Link Smoked Sausages
Fletcher’s, “proudly Canadian since 1917”, arguably makes some of the best mass-market bacon around. And you’ll pay for it, as well. A full line-up of their processed pork products is here. We’re enjoyed their bacon from time to time, and last week I picked up a pack of their Louisiana style hot links smoked sausage.… Continue reading Fletcher’s Hot Link Smoked Sausages
Portland, OR – Departure Restaurant and Lounge
“Dressed to the nines” – is a riff on an old English idiom, which means “to perfection” or “to the highest degree.” Basically, putting on your best duds in order to impress. When one visits the Departure Restaurant in the “Nines” Hotel in downtown Portland, one might consider “dressing to the nines” – not to… Continue reading Portland, OR – Departure Restaurant and Lounge
(Movie) The Adventures of Tin Tin
I don’t usually review movies on this site, unless it’s just a clever disguise for yakking about some grub I grabbed at a theater. But I am inspired to write about “The Adventures of Tin Tin.” From the people (Belgians) who brought us Smurfs, sprouts, fancy chocolate, waffles,pretty good beer, and French fries, the Tin… Continue reading (Movie) The Adventures of Tin Tin
US Chain – Claim Jumper
Founded in 1977 in California, Claim Jumper has grown to 37 locations, mostly in the Western US. With a decor resembling a rustic hunting lodge, and a menu that offers virtually “something for everyone”, the chain maintains its popularity because of quality food, large portions, and friendly, prompt service. The seating capacity at the outlet… Continue reading US Chain – Claim Jumper
Regional Brands, Hoffy, Part 4, Hoffy Bacon
Cracked open a one pound package of Hoffy Premium Bacon for breakfast this morning; like most people these days, Mrs. BDB and I are bacon crazy, and we’re constantly on the look out for bacon that suits our palate. Hoffy gets about 18 slices to the pound, thicker than some, thinner than others. We liked… Continue reading Regional Brands, Hoffy, Part 4, Hoffy Bacon
Regional Brands, Hoffy, Part 3 – Bacon Dogs
Once upon a time, in the not too distance past, someone, somewhere, decided the city of Los Angeles needed to give its blessing to “an official hot dog for L.A.” Time passed, the public was lobbied, people voted, and the powers that be proclaimed “the official hot dog of Los Angeles is a bacon-wrapped hot… Continue reading Regional Brands, Hoffy, Part 3 – Bacon Dogs
How to Cook a Hot Dog (Sidebar)
There are as many ways to cook a hot dog as there are recipes and formulations to manufacture them. Most hot dogs come to grocers pre-cooked, and virtually every “skinless” hot dog falls into this category. All-natural, uncured, and other varieties have not been cooked or smoked at the factory, and thus require heating at… Continue reading How to Cook a Hot Dog (Sidebar)