Trader Joe’s Frozen “Kobe Style” Burger Patties

Geez, FINALLY.  Truth in labeling about a  “Kobe” burger.  You know those restaurants where you are shelling out $10-$20 for a “kobe” burger?  It ain’t “Kobe.”   It’s American beef in the kobe style, whose actual name is Wagyu.  The full explanation is in Wikipedia, so I won’t delve into it at this point.   It’s akin… Continue reading Trader Joe’s Frozen “Kobe Style” Burger Patties

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

My Wife Gets Annoyed with Me

(well, not really) because I am a stickler for grammar and word usage. I get annoyed with the plethora of restaurants claiming  to serve “Kobe Burgers”, when they are not. It’s tantamount to selling “California Champagne”, which doesn’t exist. Champagne comes from the region of the same name  in France. Kobe is a method of… Continue reading My Wife Gets Annoyed with Me