Mrs. Burgerdogboy and I have switched our weekly happy hour nite out to Tuesdays, instead of Wednesdays, as she has a crack o’ dawn biz obligation every Thursday, and works entirely at home on Wednesdays. So we can be a little footloose on Tuesday nites. We stayed close to home tonight and went to downtown… Continue reading Lake Oswego, OR – Five Spice Seafood & Wine Bar
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Portland, OR – Foster Burger, Part 2
My less than fun experience revisiting Violetta this week got me to wondering about how other “new” “hot” places fare over time, so decided to head back to Foster Burger, the current burger of all burgers here in Portland. My dining companion for the night, Mr. Portland Attorney Deal Maker Extraordinaire, (PADME) was along for… Continue reading Portland, OR – Foster Burger, Part 2
Portland, OR – Violetta, We Hardly Knew Ye
I hate it when a hot new place cools, changes things up, methods, suppliers….content to rest on their early street cred and sail into mediocrity? I’m sorry folks, but I’ve given you several thumbs up in the past few months, here, and here, and oh yeah, over here, too, which you really deserved. But today… Continue reading Portland, OR – Violetta, We Hardly Knew Ye
Portland, OR – Lunch at the MAC
When my colleagues said “Let’s meet for lunch at the MAC,” I was excited. I didn’t know what the MAC was, but I thought it might stand for “Mighty Academy of Cuisine.” Or perhaps I didn’t hear them right, and they said “Let’s meet for lunch on the MAX,” which is the local light rail… Continue reading Portland, OR – Lunch at the MAC
Portland, OR – Stanich’s
You know I am loathe to go into any place that is “the best in the city,” or as Stanich’s would claim, the “Greatest Hamburger in the World.” While I am all about places 50 years old, most times, my personal experience is that the rep they made their bones on, a couple decades ago,… Continue reading Portland, OR – Stanich’s
Portland, OR – Foster Burger
Oh, you know how hesitant I am to go into someplace called “the best” anything. Foster Burger has been open a few months, lots of local raves, and today was named one of the ten best new burgers in the US by Bon Appetit Magazine. Wow. I thought I had better get there fast, before… Continue reading Portland, OR – Foster Burger
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
Portland, OR – Violetta, 3rd Time’s a Charm
Oh, you clever, clever people. How is it you keep roping me in, month after month, for yet another burger and fries? What secret hold do you have over my taste buds, oh you sirens of sandwiches, you barons of burgers, sultans of sauces? Stopped by the Violetta mobile today for my third visit. They… Continue reading Portland, OR – Violetta, 3rd Time’s a Charm
Lake Oswego, OR – Giant Drive=In
“As seen in Hamburger America, the book, on sale here!” proclaims the sign on the counter, directly in front of the dinosaur of a gentleman taking my order. I had heard this guy was a curmudgeon, but it takes one to know one, and he seemed ok to me. Giant is located on Lower Boones… Continue reading Lake Oswego, OR – Giant Drive=In
Where’s You Favorite Burger? (Audience Participation!)
I’ve been very lucky to eat burgers all over the world, and I have many favorties. Here at home in Portland, the Slow Bar, and Bamboo Sushi top my list. But how about you? Where is your favorite burger, or the best you have had anywhere? What made it special for you? Would you crawl… Continue reading Where’s You Favorite Burger? (Audience Participation!)