Olio is a word that has a number of meanings: mixture, spanish stew, some other things. But in the case of Bradford Kent’s “Olio“, it just means Delicious, with a capital “D.” This newly opened, mid-city Los Angeles pie shop, the brainchild of Kent, a vet of all segments of the food industry, from research,… Continue reading Los Angeles – Olio Pizzeria
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Portland, OR – Pizzicato (local chain)
I often wonder what a food entrepreneur is thinking when he/she puts the word “Gourmet” in their name? What does it mean to most people, anyway? According to the Wikidictionary, “gourmet” means “fine”, which is pretty far afield from its etymological root. The dictionary goes on to say “Gourmet has become somewhat debased by marketing usage,… Continue reading Portland, OR – Pizzicato (local chain)
Portland, OR – Speedy Dawg (food cart)
Speedy Dawg (“Dogs with Attitude”) is a new addition to the pod at 10th and Alder. Not sure who they replaced, seems to have been some wholesale changes at this pod lately. Speedy’s philosophy of “Dawgs with Attitude” comes from the fact that you create your own ‘attitude’ with their various topping choices, which run… Continue reading Portland, OR – Speedy Dawg (food cart)
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
Home Cookin’ – Ham & Cheese Sammie
As previously stated on this broadcast, last night Mrs BDB picked up an olive/rosemary loaf of bread for me at Petite Provence on Alberta Street. Besides being a total glutton for gluten, being in a bakery like this evokes my memory bells, of when I lived in Paris and wandered the streets for hour after… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Ham & Cheese Sammie
Home Cookin ‘ – Meadowland Farms Ground Chuck
Picked up a fresh pack of this the other day, Meadowland Farms is a trade name of agri-giant Cargill. Their ground chuck is an 80/20, and is described as “fresh”, which I take to mean “not previously frozen,” but I am not sure there is a USDA definition of “fresh.” With Cargill, they claim… Continue reading Home Cookin ‘ – Meadowland Farms Ground Chuck
Tonys Pizza Review – Garlic Cheese “Bread”
Schwans, a Minnesota company primarily in the direct to consumer (home delivery) food business, acquired the Tony’s Brand in 1970, and started selling the pizzas direct to consumers, and eventually, to grocery stores. Tony’s is part of a much larger portfolio at Schwans now, which also includes the Fruschetta and Red Baron pizza… Continue reading Tonys Pizza Review – Garlic Cheese “Bread”
Tony’s Pizza – Garlic Cheese “Bread”
Schwans, a Minnesota company primarily in the direct to consumer (home delivery) food business, acquired the Tony’s Brand in 1970, and started selling the pizzas direct to consumers, and eventually, to grocery stores. Tony’s is part of a much larger portfolio at Schwans now, which also includes the Fruschetta and Red Baron pizza brands. Schwans… Continue reading Tony’s Pizza – Garlic Cheese “Bread”
Portland, OR – Rocco’s Pizza #Fail
I walk by Rocco’s a hundred times a week. It’s across Burnside from Powell’s, and semi-attached to late nite haunt, Rocco’s Bar. I’ve never been in the pizza place, but was walking by today at the appropriate hour, and decided to try a slice. I glanced at the menu board, which was really no help,… Continue reading Portland, OR – Rocco’s Pizza #Fail
Portland, OR – Hamburger Mary’s
HM’s is a smallish ‘national’ chain, been around for quite awhile, not sure really where they started, and couldn’t get any information from their headquarters home page, as my computer says “this site may be the home of malware.” Well, we don’t want that, do we? A bar/restaurant targeted towards a gay audience, HM’s… Continue reading Portland, OR – Hamburger Mary’s