Look, down in Southeast! It’s a bar! It’s a restaurant! It’s a tavern! According to Wikipedia, a tavern is a business establishment where people gather to be served drinks and food. Back where I come from (no, it’s not Kansas, Dorothy), a tavern is a place that sells low alcohol beer, and the food ranges… Continue reading Portland, OR – Woodsman Tavern
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Milwaukee, OR – Pietro’s Pizza
I’m all about old-timey and garish. The outside of Pietro’s fits the latter, the inside the former. Almost as old as I am, Pietro’s has been serving pizza to Oregonians for over 60 years, and is constantly at the top of most local favorite lists. Having noticed its list ranking, not having tried it, and… Continue reading Milwaukee, OR – Pietro’s Pizza
Portland, OR – U-Licious BBQ & Soul Food
Upon sitting down, I knew instantly that I would regret not being able to order (or consume) the entire menu. It smelled that good, it felt that right. We were off for a rare midday lunch together, and there are few things Mrs. Burgerdogboy likes better than ribs, and few things I like better than… Continue reading Portland, OR – U-Licious BBQ & Soul Food
Tukwila, WA – Galliano’s Cucina
Out with some business colleagues for lunch the other day, this is a regular haunt of said colleagues, close to their office. Galliano’s in the “fast casual’ category with table service, counter ordering. They offer a fairly full-line Italian style menu, with sandwiches, pizza, salads, pasta and selected entrees. A large menu board, replete with… Continue reading Tukwila, WA – Galliano’s Cucina
Portland, OR – Franks A Lot
Now how I have missed this place? In the parking lot of Whole Foods on SE Burnside, Franks A Lot has been dishing up specialty dogs for years – long before the whole Portland food cart craze. We were in the neighborhood, biding our time waiting on Portland’s extraordinary garden consultant, Sara Pool, to plan… Continue reading Portland, OR – Franks A Lot
New Product – Annie’s Organic Rising Crust Pizza
Annie’s, manufacturer of good tasting, natural food products, started in New England over 20 years ago. The company is committed to sustainability and providing a healthier bent on a full range of products. They’ve recently launched a new entry into the frozen pizza segment, a certified organic, rising crust pizza, in four varieties, four cheese,… Continue reading New Product – Annie’s Organic Rising Crust Pizza
Home Cookin’ Test – Culinary Circle Pizza for One
SuperValu, a Minnesota based grocery chain (# 3 in US) is the owner of Albertson’s who carry SV’s in-house line of “Culinary Circle” products. CC makes several varieties of frozen pizzas, including the ultra flat bread pizza for one product. 5.8 oz, microwave or conventional oven, I always choose the latter, which called for about… Continue reading Home Cookin’ Test – Culinary Circle Pizza for One
Portland, OR – Overseas Taste Market
Fresh out of a session of wandering around my past lives, I continued my roaming in this life, and was driving down SE Foster in Portland when I spotted this gem of a market. With an odd little name, Overseas Taste is tucked off Foster in a small building with a kitschy painting on the… Continue reading Portland, OR – Overseas Taste Market
Leonardi’s Pizza – Inside Winco Stores
Winco is a low-priced, employee-owned grocery store chain across six states in the West, including multiple locations here in Oregon. Inside most of the stores, you’ll find a Leonardi’s Pizza, featuring value-priced take and bake, or baked in the store, pizzas and subs from a counter at the front of the store. They also sell… Continue reading Leonardi’s Pizza – Inside Winco Stores
Home Cookin’ Test – Newman’s Own Uncured Pepperoni Pizza
Seems to me (and I could be wrong, usually am) that Newman’s own product launches have picked up since the founder’s passing. No matter, just an observation. Today I took a look at their “All Natural Ingredient” “Uncured Pepperoni” “Thin and Crispy” pie. At $6.99 at my local Safeway, for a 13.2 oz pizza, Newman’s Own… Continue reading Home Cookin’ Test – Newman’s Own Uncured Pepperoni Pizza