This is our “go to” neighborhood sushi place. Mrs. Burgerdogboy loves to get her sushi on, and Sho (formerly an outlet of KOJI) fills the bill with fresh, made-to-order sushi at a nominal price. Mrs. BDB always gets the deluxe sushi assortment, which comes with a variety of pieces and miso; I generally go for… Continue reading Portland, OR – Sho Japanese Restaurant
Category: Miscellany
Market of Choice – Asparagus & Prosciutto Strada
Strada is an egg-custard type casserole, frequently served for breakfast or lunch. It’s a riff on the word “strata”, which mean ‘layers’ as found in natural formations of geology. My mother first introduced me to the dish, which she made on occasion for her social gatherings – using a relatively common standard list of ingredients… Continue reading Market of Choice – Asparagus & Prosciutto Strada
Home Cookin’ Test – Tony Romas Pulled Pork BBQ
I’ve been into a Tony Roma’s once, and it was on the occasion of a group of Chinese I was working with wanting an “authentic American meal”; the restaurant was in Hong Kong. No idea what I had to eat that nite, for sure it wasn’t ribs, cause that particular dish is never on… Continue reading Home Cookin’ Test – Tony Romas Pulled Pork BBQ
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
Home Cookin’ – Stone Ridge Ranch Corned Beef
I like corned beef….real corned beef. Short of making it at home or going to some esteemed purveyor like the Carnegie Deli in NYC (sandwich, $17.95), it’s becoming not so easy to find. Oh, sure, lots of deli counters have a slab of meat that they will shave into bits for you – some pressed,… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Stone Ridge Ranch Corned Beef
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
Portland, OR – Taco Cart, 18330 SE Stark St
Yearning for a taste of her Los Angeles roots, Mrs. Burgerdogboy suggested we find an adequate-sized Mexican grocery and pick up some supplies for Mexican style “street tacos.” She was feeling a bit nostalgic for home comfort food, and me, I’m always up for her cooking, and a little taco nostalgia myself, tho my… Continue reading Portland, OR – Taco Cart, 18330 SE Stark St
Portland, OR – Return to the Tik Tok Diner
I love ’em. Whether you call them dives, diners, greasy spoons, those all night places that dish up bacon and eggs 24/7? My second home. I have lots of favorites: Mickey’s in St. Paul. The Hummingbird (RIP) in New Orleans. The Tik Tok was one of the first places we had brekky out after we… Continue reading Portland, OR – Return to the Tik Tok Diner
Portland, OR – New Delhi
Once upon a time, Burgerdogboy lived on a small island called Lamma in the South China Sea. The island, primarily the home of legacy Chinese fishing families, also had a few homages to the former British occupiers, and one of my favorites was the cutely named “Deli Lamma.” Relevant to nothing about this post. The New… Continue reading Portland, OR – New Delhi
Portland, OR – Guild’s Lake Inn
Guild’s Lake Inn is a diner/cafe located in the heart of NW industrial Portland. Near to the establishment I am currently spending my days at, it’s a favorite of colleagues for both a quick lunch or take out. Guild’s prides themselves on locally-sourced artisan breads from Marsee and Grand Central, produce, as well as burger… Continue reading Portland, OR – Guild’s Lake Inn