Wednesdays are my days to try out new places, and today, I set out to check out Domo Dogs, the new Japanese fusion hot dog cart, in the parking lot of H-Mart, on 99w in Portland/Tigard. Alas, they are only open on weekends, so scouring the parking lot there, I saw I had few lunch… Continue reading Lunch with Fat People
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KFC’s Bunless “Sandwich”
The “Double Down” debuted recently at KFC, they say it’s the sandwich that contains “so much chicken there’s no room for bread.” “This one-of-a-kind sandwich features two thick and juicy boneless white meat chicken filets (Original Recipe® or Grilled), two pieces of bacon, two melted slices of Monterey Jack and pepper jack cheese and Colonel’s… Continue reading KFC’s Bunless “Sandwich”
Portland, OR – Baba Fresh (Neighborhood Gem!)
One of the great things about Portland’s eclectic cuisine scene, is in nearly every neighborhood one can discover another little gem…..sometimes in one’s own backyard. Baba Fresh, on Capitol Hwy, just past Pomona, near PCC Sylvania, is one such gem. They offer a complete line of coffees, smoothies, and fresh Mediterranean foods to eat indoors,… Continue reading Portland, OR – Baba Fresh (Neighborhood Gem!)
Portland, OR – Yakuza Lounge
Even BurgerDogBoy and Mrs BDB celebrate anniversaries in traditional ways – dinner, wine, gifts….it’s not ALWAYS about the burger (hic!). As you know, Mrs. BDB loves sushi, so its off to sushi bars on special occasions, and tonight was no exception. We headed for Yakuza Lounge, an intimate dining experience (only 26 seats) in NE… Continue reading Portland, OR – Yakuza Lounge
New Orleans Neighborhood Shops
Overseas, where I lived a great deal of the last couple decades, it was never very unusual to find odd combinations of businesses – especially in China – like “Wong’s Bike Repair, Satellite TV, and Pet Clinic” or whatever. That’s not so common in the US, in my experience, except in New Orleans, and even… Continue reading New Orleans Neighborhood Shops
New Orleans, LA – Pascal’s Manale
My father, who passed away last fall at age 99, regaled us for years of his memories of New Orleans, where he was stationed briefly during WW2. I knew his favorite haunts, hotel, the food and music he loved. I don’t think my siblings and I really understood his passions, on any level, certainly not… Continue reading New Orleans, LA – Pascal’s Manale
Arby’s Steakhouse Onion Rings
Got a chance to try these out, accompanying literature and POP says “for a limited time only”, which probably means they are test marketing, so the product might not be available chain wide. The Steakhouse Onion Rings come in box similar to a fry container and include a side of ranch dressing. There are 5… Continue reading Arby’s Steakhouse Onion Rings
The Greatest French Fries in the World, Bar None
After this event, I was wondering if my meager writing skills could even start to describe the experience. I decided to take a stab at it. These fries only occur every couple of decades when a perfect storm of prep is able to occur, in nature, and in the kitchen. On the southward slopes of… Continue reading The Greatest French Fries in the World, Bar None
Dallas, TX – Central 214
Maybe you caught a few episodes of The Naughty Kitchen, with @ChefBlytheBeck on Oxygen last year? The show revolves around Beck, a hot Dallas chef, who is running the back of the house at Central 214, the restaurant inside Kimpton’s Palomar Hotel on Mockingbird Lane in Dallas. If you haven’t stayed at a Kimpton, first… Continue reading Dallas, TX – Central 214
New Orleans, LA – Castleburgers
One of the 24/7 munchie palaces in New Orleans is a local chain called “Tastee Donuts.” Hardly a chain, anymore, I had a hard time finding an open location, all my usual Tastees were boarded up. In addition to delicious donut thingies, Tastee also serves “Castleburgers”, a complee schnock off of White Castles/Krystal, no different… Continue reading New Orleans, LA – Castleburgers