Just in from Bay Area Burger Boy (or BABB) “Martin in the Morning”, lunch at Norman Rose Tavern, comprised of “Disco Fries”, a special this week hot, crispy potato goodness smothered with andouille sausage, on a bed of delicious gooey cheese! Full menu here, “updated American.”. Martin says “unbelievable.” I believe him. I know he… Continue reading Napa, CA – Norman Rose Tavern
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Pizza Guys – Northern California Chain
With about sixty locations covering the San Francisco Bay area and beyond, Pizza Guys seems to be the “little chain that could.” I found them by accident tonight, punching in “pizza” on the Tom Tom, and ending up at a place around the corner from a “Pizza Guys” locale – my first stop looked far… Continue reading Pizza Guys – Northern California Chain
Tulsa, OK – Ron’s Hamburgers and Chili
You know how I feel about places that are pronounced “the best in the city” by various local polls. Ron’s is one such place, an “institution” the puff pieces say. How can some place be an institution that was started a couple decades after I was born? For once, I sat down for a meal… Continue reading Tulsa, OK – Ron’s Hamburgers and Chili
Playa del Rey, CA – The Shack
“The Shack” is one of Southern California’s homages to the classic surfer bar…even though you cannot surf nearby, it exudes an atmosphere of beach, beer, burgers, and “bums.” Purchased by the current owners in the 70s, this Los Angeles burger bar has spawned a number of off-shoot locations in Southern California and Hawaii. When I… Continue reading Playa del Rey, CA – The Shack
Van Nuys, CA – Happy Dogs/Legal/Bail Bonds
There are few things that go together better than hot dogs, legal advice, and bail bonds. While all of these services are not specifically offered by Happy Dogs, they are all within squirting distance of a ketchup bottle. Happy Dogs is across the street from the Van Nuys courthouse. While HD does not dispense legal… Continue reading Van Nuys, CA – Happy Dogs/Legal/Bail Bonds
Arcata, CA – Stars Hamburgers, Big Pete’s Pizzeria
You’re cruising down US 101 in California, it’s lunch time, you’re in Arcata, pizza or burger, pizza or burger? BOTH, I says to myself as I drive up to Stars Hamburgers and notice Big Pete’s New York Style Pizzeria across the street. Stars is a local favorite (whoa-oh), and the menu was pretty straight forward.… Continue reading Arcata, CA – Stars Hamburgers, Big Pete’s Pizzeria
Godfather’s – A Pizza You CAN Refuse!
Started in 1973 in Omaha, Godfather’s tried to go elbow to elbow with Pizza Hut, and at the time, Shakey’s. The chain was spun off to Pillsbury when they thought they wanted to be in the restaurant business, at the time they also held Burger King, and a pie chain which I have long since… Continue reading Godfather’s – A Pizza You CAN Refuse!
Portland, OR – Aquariva
Mrs. BDB wanted to go out for drinks tonight, OK, she wants to every night, but I usually manage to keep her corralled. It was one of those few balmy Spring days that we have in Portland (well, balmy compared to Frostbite Falls, Minnesota.) So we racked my brain to think of a place we… Continue reading Portland, OR – Aquariva
Portland, OR – Wayne’s Chicago Red Hots
“Someone” dropped me an email last week saying I should visit Wayne’s; the mail probably came from an insider since it included a bevy of photos, as well. Some of the pix were really great, unfortunately, they have people in them, so I couldn’t use them w/o permission. I like hearing from restaurants, actually, it… Continue reading Portland, OR – Wayne’s Chicago Red Hots
Gold Beach, OR – Sunset Family Pizza
“Employee entrance only – Carla’s Kitchen” says the sign on the back door. Online references state that this is the former home of a place called “Grants Cafe”. But now, it’s all about “Sunset Family Pizza.” Is that a family named “Sunset?” Or an indication that the restaurant is “family friendly?” I didn’t care enough… Continue reading Gold Beach, OR – Sunset Family Pizza