Hillsboro, OR – Rachel’s Classic Burgers

As we used to say in the news business, it’s time to rewrite the lead.  Or maybe I buried the lead in this story.  In any case, after a long talk this afternoon with Mrs. Burgerdogboy, she pointed out some things to me I should have written about.  And of course, she’s right.  She’s always… Continue reading Hillsboro, OR – Rachel’s Classic Burgers

Portland, OR – C Burger Reprise

Went back to C Burger  today, on Couch, between 3rd and 4th.  If you haven’t been, it’s a door front take out burger in the back of the Couture Club.  Strictly al fresco, without seating. I have had a great burger there before, today, I had a good burger. I ordered the Couture, at $8,… Continue reading Portland, OR – C Burger Reprise

Portland, OR – Davis Street Tavern

Mr. Hot Shot Portland business lawyer Will Du Val and I ventured down 5th Street looking for  mild repast, and passed by Hamburger Mary’s and Theo’s in favor of Davis Street – a joint neither of us had experienced, but both of us had heard good things.  From whence, we do not recall. Neither of… Continue reading Portland, OR – Davis Street Tavern

Portland, OR – Little Bird, Son of Le Pigeon

          Arguably, in many people’s opinions, Portland’s Le Pigeon is one of the finest restaurants around.  When the chef decided to open outlet # 2, ‘son of Le Pigeon” he called on his culinary skill to make a downsized, casual version, “Little Bird Bistro,” across from the US Bank Tower in… Continue reading Portland, OR – Little Bird, Son of Le Pigeon

Today’s Rant – The Term “Slider”

As much as I carp about being served “Kobe” burgers which aren’t Kobe at all, today I am starting to get a little miffed about the liberal use of the word “sliders” on menus, and particularly, bar happy hour menus. A quick Yelp of Portland restaurants ‘sliders’, for example, finds offerings of beef, lamb, pork,… Continue reading Today’s Rant – The Term “Slider”

Portland, OR – Serratto

Been here before, at the end of an overindulgent day, but just noshed on snacks outside, hadn’t been in.  Was wasting time before an appointment today, thought I would have lunch, didn’t really have a burger in mind, and after looking at the menu, asked for the Painted Hills beef French Dip.  Oops – said… Continue reading Portland, OR – Serratto

Portland, OR – The Crab Bowl

      Finding a good burger is always a treat; finding one in the most unlikely of locations is a double delight! Saturday Mrs. BurgerDogBoy and I were out on some of the last minute holiday rounds; stop at a thrift store for ugly sweaters for the Yelp party (SCORE!), Target, and then scooting… Continue reading Portland, OR – The Crab Bowl

Portland, OR – Stepping Stone Cafe

    “……eyeeeeeeeeeee’m not your stepping stone….”  (remember this Monkees hit?  no?  punk kid).  Anyway, I’m not your stepping stone, but neither is the Stepping Stone my choice for a burger. The place gained a bit of notoriety last year, when that slob of a television host, Adam Richman, showed up to down some “mancakes.”   … Continue reading Portland, OR – Stepping Stone Cafe

Portland, OR – Return to the Original Dinerant

Returned to The Original in downtown Portland, was last there about sixteen months ago.   Been a few changes on the menu, some of the more innovative dishes appear to have vanished;  I guess that’s not so hard to understand, a lot of online reviews kind of panned those efforts, but I don’t know why.… Continue reading Portland, OR – Return to the Original Dinerant