I rarely go out for Mexican food; exception would be if I’m deep in an area of a big city with a heavy Mexican population. Traveling the world, you get spoiled on “authentic” cuisine and disappointed about the Americanized version of same. At least I do. Same after I lived in China. Never been in… Continue reading Buena Vista Restaurant Review – Algonquin, IL
Category: Miscellany
Being Chicken in Kingman
I have been in this shitty motel before on some other lost weekend. I’ve made my way down here on some “public conveyance” from which I was ejected a couple hours ago, fifty miles down the road. My crime? Drinking on the conveyance, which would amuse a lot of people , including the person responsible… Continue reading Being Chicken in Kingman
Otto and Anitas Bavarian Review, Portland, OR
I’ve lived a lot of places in my life, but nowhere til now where you could imbibe in multiple versions of a schnitzelwich! And despite my world travels, I don’t think I ever recall seeing “dill pickle soup” anywhere – where has this been all my life?!?!? Otto and Anita’s, a smallish place (but the… Continue reading Otto and Anitas Bavarian Review, Portland, OR
Basils Pizza Review, an Homage to Joe Szabo (Northfield, MN)
40 years ago, it was called “Bill’s,” and it was in the same location. Hasn’t changed much, same counter, same booths, now fairly worn, the faux leather brittle with age. The home-spun murals of scenes of Italy on the walls are fading. But would the pizza hold up? Did we love it because it was… Continue reading Basils Pizza Review, an Homage to Joe Szabo (Northfield, MN)
Chicken Strip Smackdown in the South
Swinging thru the South, seemed like a good time to do a “compare and contrast” on chicken strips, or fingers, tenders, or whatever you call them. I would have preferred doing a compare and contrast on bacon strips, but that would make Mrs. BDB unhappy, unless she was co-judging. Next trip. She’s not a chicken… Continue reading Chicken Strip Smackdown in the South
Missing My Foodie Companion
There’s a phrase from an old song my pals and I bandy about on occasion “Do you know what it’s like to miss New Orleans?” Well, I surely do. The question I ask myself over and over again these days tho, is “Do I know what it’s like to miss my ex best foodie friend?”… Continue reading Missing My Foodie Companion
Nationwide – Arbys Reuben Sandwich Review
I clearly remember my first visit to an Arby’s, it was in the area of Minneapolis surrounding the U of M, and at that time, they had a glass enclosed “oven” in the middle of the dining room where the ‘roasts’ were cooking (at least that’s what I remember). Arby’s was founded in Boardman, Ohio, in… Continue reading Nationwide – Arbys Reuben Sandwich Review
What Fatherhood Is Like
Off topic? Nah. This is what it is like trying to feed Mrs Burgerdogboy and my four Burgerdogbrats, with another on the way. It takes a lot of burgers, dogs, and pizza to feed that horde! A friend posted this on FB, and I can relate. If you’re a father, it’s likely you can, too.… Continue reading What Fatherhood Is Like
Frozen Pizza Review – Green Mill
Suzy Applebaum introduced me to the Green Mill; we were both employed at KSTP in Minneapolis- St. Paul, and I had asked her to go to lunch. She suggested the Green Mill. At the time, it was a small bar on Hamline Avenue in St. Paul that specialized in deep dish pizza. It had opened… Continue reading Frozen Pizza Review – Green Mill
Love Tapenade, But Not the Price? Cheap and Easy Recipe
I love green olive tapenade, but the price makes me shudder, usually around $5 or $6 for a small jar. I discovered an easy way to remedy this situation, which I will share with you. I have a cheap, easy, way to make it at home. Preparation time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 1 jar salad olives… Continue reading Love Tapenade, But Not the Price? Cheap and Easy Recipe