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
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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!)
Portland, OR – Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill
I must have walked by this joint a hundred times and never noticed it. Went there today because I am working my way thru other people’s burger reviews on Yelp and Urban Spoon, see if I agree or disagree. One review calls this “a fake British pub.” I don’t know about that, it is what… Continue reading Portland, OR – Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill
The Meat Show Checks Out PDX Burgers
Great fun today on the Meat Show (www.pdx.fm), where we tested some local Portland favorite burgers! I was nervous about my appearance, being on the radio for the first time, but many people in my life have said I have a face for radio. I calmed down quickly, was put at ease by the skillful… Continue reading The Meat Show Checks Out PDX Burgers
Portland, OR – Nancy’s Kitchen
At dinner the other night at 23Hoyt, my companion was talking up the burgers at Nancy’s Kitchen, so he invited me to try one today. I’ve heard and read about the meat patties from a variety of online sources, so I was more than happy to accept his invitation. Located in an upscale strip mall… Continue reading Portland, OR – Nancy’s Kitchen
Portland, OR – 23 Hoyt #Fail
Geez, and I was so prepared to have my 2nd visit to this place produce a warm glow for me. Didn’t. They filed tonight in a couple areas, squeaked by on another. As I carp about constantly, why are people in the hospitality business that don’t want to be hospitable? Our (ok, my) evening started… Continue reading Portland, OR – 23 Hoyt #Fail
Beaverton, OR – Ringo’s Bar and Grill
When Mrs BDB says “it’s time for a cocktail”, one doesn’t argue – at least I don’t. I know better. I just slam the car into reverse or the nearest parking spot, as the case may be, and out we go. Today it was in beautiful (?) (sic) Beaverton, and the nearest purveyor of potables… Continue reading Beaverton, OR – Ringo’s Bar and Grill
Portland, OR – Savoy Tavern & Bistro
This happened to be next door to the Scandinavian restaurant I hit the other day, so I thought I’d take Mrs. BDB out on the town and try it out. I had perused the menu the other day while waiting for my lunch partner, and I was really excited that they had one of my… Continue reading Portland, OR – Savoy Tavern & Bistro
The Meat Show on PDX.fm
The always entertaining host of “The Meat Show” on PDX.fm, Emily, had the good sense to acknowledge our “expertise” in Portland burgers, and has asked us to do a burger test with her, live on the air. Can’t wait for that! Here’s a link to a recent show where she discussed PDX burgers. The Meat… Continue reading The Meat Show on PDX.fm