The “Bird Dog” name doesn’t come from any of the conventional or urban slang definitions of that phrase, but rather, one would imagine, as an homage to the cafe’s signature dish moniker, a hot dog prepared in the way occasionally people are used to hearing a different cut of meat prepared in some parts of… Continue reading Portland, OR – Bird Dog Review
Tag: Chicken Fried Steak
US Chain – Claim Jumper
Founded in 1977 in California, Claim Jumper has grown to 37 locations, mostly in the Western US. With a decor resembling a rustic hunting lodge, and a menu that offers virtually “something for everyone”, the chain maintains its popularity because of quality food, large portions, and friendly, prompt service. The seating capacity at the outlet… Continue reading US Chain – Claim Jumper
Portland, OR – Golden Touch (Redux)
On occasion, Mrs. BDB gets a bug in her craw (WTF does that mean?) about breakfast out on the weekends. We usually make an elaborate production of breakfast at home on either Saturday or Sunday, an homage to my family tradition of same. Saturday breakfast was a meal my family almost always enjoyed together, and… Continue reading Portland, OR – Golden Touch (Redux)
Banquet Frozen Chicken Fried Steak Meal
Another in a line of inexpensive frozen “dinners”, the Banquet brand (ConAgra) Chicken Fried Beef Steak Dinner comes with a breaded meat patty, whipped potatoes, cream gravy, and kernel corn. About 10 ounces in all, 43 carbs, and nearly half your daily sodium requirement. The instructions call for microwaving on high for 3 minutes, stir… Continue reading Banquet Frozen Chicken Fried Steak Meal
Flagstaff, AZ – Galaxy Diner Reviews
Gettin’ my kicks, on Route 66, which I do a leg of at least a couple times per year. Most recently, tooling thru Flagstaff, I came across the Galaxy Diner, a joint I hadn’t noticed before. It had a lot of promise from the get go – great neon, roadside location on 66,… Continue reading Flagstaff, AZ – Galaxy Diner Reviews
Portland, OR – Banning’s Restaurant and Pie Shop
Every once and awhile, all I want is a good piece of pie and a cup o joe, and Banning’s fills that need, 24 hours a day. If you don’t know Banning’s, it’s right off 217 on 99W (southbound), just a couple blocks off the exit, on the right. It’s one of the few places… Continue reading Portland, OR – Banning’s Restaurant and Pie Shop
Los Angeles Coffee Shops
When you see a billboard proclaiming “Esquire Magazine says best pancakes in USA”, you take note. And the place is Dupar’s, with several Southern California locations, as well as the flagship in the Los Angeles Farmer’s Market at 3rd and Fairfax. That location has been open since 1938, and a few years ago, was closed… Continue reading Los Angeles Coffee Shops
Nationwide – KFC Extra Crispy Strips
While Mrs. BDB eschews my burger passion most of the time, she has her own, and it’s always fried chicken, with KFC having a slight edge for her, mainly because of their numerous locations, and a weakness for the childhood memories their mashed potatoes evoke. Now if they would just add Popeye’s red beans (I… Continue reading Nationwide – KFC Extra Crispy Strips
Portland, OR – Hillbilly Bento
“Fusion” cuisine, created in the US in the 70s, marries the foods and flavors of two or more cultures on one plate. An early example of this could be found in Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant “Chinois”,in Santa Monica, which wedded French and various Asian cuisines on one plate. Due to the decades long influence of the… Continue reading Portland, OR – Hillbilly Bento
Portland, OR – John’s Cafe
I’ve been looking for a place like this; in fact, I’ve probably walked by this one a dozen times and never noticed it. If you want a crusty diner, so smack dab in the middle of the transient population center, and there it will be. Like John’s. Short menu, short order, plain and simple diner… Continue reading Portland, OR – John’s Cafe