I had an urge to roast coffee today, and so I stopped by my bean purveyor of choice, Mr. Green Beans, on N. Mississippi in Portland. On the way out, I noticed a new next door neighbor (new to me), which is called Mac! Mac and Cheesery, and I thought to myself, “Self, you’re on… Continue reading Portland, OR – Mac! Mac and Cheesery
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Nationwide – Wendy’s (Update)
A colleague at work ran out to Wendy’s today to fetch a pail of ….burgers for the crew. They were doubles with cheese. They were the pretty standard rectangular patties reminiscent of Wendy’s of old, but it was the new bun and pickle. I’m not one for burger pickles on the “sweetish” side, and Wendy’s… Continue reading Nationwide – Wendy’s (Update)
Portland, OR – Horn of Africa Restaurant
Met my pal here for the lunch buffet today, it’s a bargain at about $8, and enough variety to satisfy whatever kind of “vore” you are. I had curried goat, the minced beef casserole common to that region, greens, hummus, bideena bread, hibiscus tea. Picked up a cup of soup and the falafel plate to… Continue reading Portland, OR – Horn of Africa Restaurant
Westport, WA – Brady’s Oysters
32 degrees out, and we’re determined to have a seafood “picnic”, merely because 1) that’s how we roll, and 2) we’re in a seafood paradise. We asked our innkeeper for directions to Brady’s, and he supplied minutia detail down to the minute (7 minutes north on this road, turn right…, etc). Brady’s is not a… Continue reading Westport, WA – Brady’s Oysters
Westport, WA – The One Eyed Crab
I opted to hit this spot despite some negative reviews on Yelp and other sites. The reason is that our motel manager not only recommended it, but gave such an enthusiastic rave, I had to see what all the fuss was about. Spoiler alert: I don’t agree with the negative reviews I read, and was… Continue reading Westport, WA – The One Eyed Crab
Aberdeen, WA – Restaurante La Salavadorena
We pulled into Aberdeen on a Saturday morning expecting to imbibe in a regular “Dennys type” morning breakfast. That’s what we talked about, that’s what we were looking for. Driving down US 101 North near the downtown, I spotted a sign, and turned to Mrs. Burgerdogboy and said “how about Salvadoran?” She said “yes,” and… Continue reading Aberdeen, WA – Restaurante La Salavadorena
Not “Sausage and Laws” but “Food and News”
There has been a lot written about the “dumbing down” of American news media. Having spent some years in senior management of an international news organization, I would share this opinion. Americans like their news in quick, content void, sound bites. Headlines. USA Today. CNN Headline news. Entertainment programs portraying themselves as news, and “celebrities”… Continue reading Not “Sausage and Laws” but “Food and News”
Fletcher’s Hot Link Smoked Sausages
Fletcher’s, “proudly Canadian since 1917”, arguably makes some of the best mass-market bacon around. And you’ll pay for it, as well. A full line-up of their processed pork products is here. We’re enjoyed their bacon from time to time, and last week I picked up a pack of their Louisiana style hot links smoked sausage.… Continue reading Fletcher’s Hot Link Smoked Sausages
Portland, OR – Departure Restaurant and Lounge
“Dressed to the nines” – is a riff on an old English idiom, which means “to perfection” or “to the highest degree.” Basically, putting on your best duds in order to impress. When one visits the Departure Restaurant in the “Nines” Hotel in downtown Portland, one might consider “dressing to the nines” – not to… Continue reading Portland, OR – Departure Restaurant and Lounge
US Chain – Claim Jumper
Founded in 1977 in California, Claim Jumper has grown to 37 locations, mostly in the Western US. With a decor resembling a rustic hunting lodge, and a menu that offers virtually “something for everyone”, the chain maintains its popularity because of quality food, large portions, and friendly, prompt service. The seating capacity at the outlet… Continue reading US Chain – Claim Jumper