Joe Tex might sing, “I gaucho! Uh huh, uh huh, give it here!” if he popped in Fogo de Chao, the Brazilian-style barbecue (churrascaria) on Belt Line, one of the bona-fide “restaurant rows” in Dallas. Fogo (which means “fire” in Portuguese) should have a sign I saw on a restaurant recently in Kansas: “A Vegetarian’s… Continue reading Dallas, TX – Fogo de Chao
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Meat Purveyor – Harris Ranch of California
It’s not unusual to find finer California restaurants featuring beef from Harris Ranch. You’ll find a lot of their product at great burger restaurants, as well. Since the 30’s, the family has been one of California’s largest farmers/ranchers, from their base in Fresno, CA. Today, they have an empire like operation, spanning cattle, feed lots,… Continue reading Meat Purveyor – Harris Ranch of California
San Fernando, CA – Gourmet Tamale Factory
In the age of computerized cars, while many people have things like nav systems, and bluetooth, my car is pre-programmed to automatically stop at mini marts and truck stops; but with dual driver settings, when Mrs. Burgerdogboy is in the car, and we’re in Los Angeles, she switches to her settings, which means the car… Continue reading San Fernando, CA – Gourmet Tamale Factory
Hollywood, CA – Musso and Frank Grill
Since 1919, the sign says. Hollywood’s oldest restaurant, outlasting the other greats like the Derby and Chasens, Musso and Frank hasn’t changed much in the last 93 years – except for the prices. Name a historic Hollywood writer or literary figure and chances are, they’ve tipped a few at the bar. As for me, it’s… Continue reading Hollywood, CA – Musso and Frank Grill
New Product Test – Sneaky Salts
If there is anyone who admires people who do a start-up, it’s me. Having been peripherally involved in dozens, I know how difficult a path it is to follow one’s dream, just like having a baby and coddling, nurturing, pushing it along to try and achieve something. When the start-up falls in the food business,… Continue reading New Product Test – Sneaky Salts
Woodland, CA – Denny’s (Diner Motif)
(Imagine the comic book guy from the Simpsons uttering……..”worst…….food……..ever…….”) My bride and I hit a Denny’s 5-6 years ago, and vowed never to return. As vows don’t mean much to us, we ended up at this location, in the middle of nowhere the other night. The gas station next door would have been a better… Continue reading Woodland, CA – Denny’s (Diner Motif)
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
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
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 – Pork Chop City
We headed out to pick up some office supplies at the world’s worst location for same, and over hill, over dale, all along the dusty trail, we (at least I) felt like we had missed two meal times in the process, and whipped into the parking lot at 9525 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton, OR, to pause… Continue reading Portland, OR – Pork Chop City