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: Sausage
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
Van Nuys, CA – Lido Pizza
Some little known facts about Mrs. Burgerdogboy: she was raised by gypsies in the San Fernando Valley; because her family were travelers, there was no pizza place that could deliver, and, when G’ma wasn’t baking up mounds of from scratch Neapolitan style pizzas, Lido Pizza in Van Nuys was the family’s preferred provider. Long story… Continue reading Van Nuys, CA – Lido Pizza
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
Home Cookin’ – Red Baron Classic “Awesome New Recipe!”
So sez the box, promising premium cheese, hearty toppings and 4 meats (sausage, pepperoni, hamburger and ham with natural juices). “Pepperoni made with pork, chicken, and beef.” Red Baron is part of the Schwan Company, out of SW Minnesota, purveyors of frozen pizzas and home delivery of heat n eat meals as well as other… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Red Baron Classic “Awesome New Recipe!”
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
Los Angeles, CA 800 Degrees Pizza
Hot off his success with Umami Burgers, Adam Fleishman has ventured into Neapolitan style pizza, with 800 Degrees, in the Westwood neighborhood of L.A. They use “00” superfine flour from Italy, fresh tomatoes, basil and olive oil from California, and an 800 degree oven – the result is a fresh pie, with chewy crust with… Continue reading Los Angeles, CA 800 Degrees Pizza
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 – 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
Portland, OR – Jean’s Hot Dogs on the Square
Been here before, but then, what Portlandian hasn’t? Waiting on a biz meeting in downtown, ambled through Pioneer Courthouse Square and grabbed a polish sausage to soothe the savage b(r)east prior to the meet. “It is what it is” people are fond of saying these days, and Jean’s certainly fits in that category. Value pricing,… Continue reading Portland, OR – Jean’s Hot Dogs on the Square