At the intersection of Sherman Way and Woodley, Beeps has served the neighborhood and burger fans since 1952. We were across the street at Toys R Us, and I snapped a pick of Beeps and tweeted it, proclaiming “alas, no time this trip.” But when Mrs Burgerdogboy and her pals exited the toy store, and saw… Continue reading Van Nuys, CA – Beeps
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Duluth, MN – Va Bene
Minnesota Burger Reporter Kawikamedia and his Burger Posse checked out Va Bene during one of Duluth’s Eat Downtown promotions. Va Bene focuses on Italian home cooking, fresh ingredients, and delicacies imported from Italy; it recently celebrated its 5th annivesary. In addition to dine in, take-away, they also carry a select line of Italian groceries. The special… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Va Bene
Home Cookin’ – Carnegie Deli Corned Beef
Arguably, Portland isn’t the easiest place to find a “good” corned beef sandwich, or even deli style corned beef. There are the usual national brands of PCF(1) briskets in stores, which I generally eschew, some unusual texture thing going on in those “meats”. And there are few local restaurants that serve ‘locavore’ produced corned beef,… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Carnegie Deli Corned Beef
St. Paul, MN – Cecil’s Delicatessan
My mother had an odd personality quirk – well, not to me, but certainly to those around her. She led a very standard American middle class life in the 50s and 60s, the dutiful wife and mother, whose own personality didn’t start to emerge (at least to her children) til we were well on our… Continue reading St. Paul, MN – Cecil’s Delicatessan
Beverly Hills, CA – Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co.
The company says no one can make bagels like folks in Brooklyn, and it’s because of the perfect water that Brooklyn has for bagel baking. So they invented a Willy Wonka type machine that takes local water and makes it Brooklyn Water. I have no clue what that means, but customers seem to like it,… Continue reading Beverly Hills, CA – Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co.
Portland, OR – MacTarnahan’s Taproom
Mrs. Burgerdogboy and I frequently ‘challenge’ each other when we ask the other “what do you want for dinner?” I’ll say something silly like “Steak Tartare from a little bistro in Paris,” and so on, you get the idea. Last nite when I asked her, she replied “Shepherd’s Pie,” and I thought, “yes,… Continue reading Portland, OR – MacTarnahan’s Taproom
Portland, Or – Hummus “Wars”
I am always reminded of this picture when I drive by a corner near my house – Pomona and SW Capitol Hwy. For years, there was a lonely outpost of all foods Mediterranean – Baba Fresh – he’s a really nice guy, good food, and a manufacturer/distributor of hummus to local retailers and restaurants. Some… Continue reading Portland, Or – Hummus “Wars”
Portland, OR – The Canvas Art Bar
This may be the funnest place in Portland you’ve never heard of! Nestled in an industrial neighborhood in NW, almost under I-405, the Canvas Art Bar and Bistro makes for a very special date night with your significant other or your children! As they indicate on their website, you can go there to… Continue reading Portland, OR – The Canvas Art Bar
Duluth, MN – Original Coney Island
Once upon a time, a young Greek made the treacherous journey from the Twin Cities to Duluth, heeding the call of pioneering Duluthians hungry for hot dogs. The year was 1921. 90 years later, the Original Coney Island, is still selling dogs, but new owners have made a few upgrades recently. The… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Original Coney Island
Home Cookin’ – Zatarain’s Fish Fri
Mrs. BurgerDogBoy had an urge to cook Saturday lunch (or maybe the cats talked her into it), and she pondered her choices and decided to go with fish and chips. There being a distinct shortage of catfish in the house (there always is, I love it, she passes) she chose talapia filets, and from… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Zatarain’s Fish Fri