VERDICT: 92/100
This is a blog about pig out spots, written by a fastfoodie for other fastfoodies. I am trying out every top snackbar, frituur, imbis, bbq or burger joint I can find on my travels. The holy grail is not some boring small nouvelle cuisine meal, but rather the juiciest burger, the tastiest french fries, the most tenders ribs. It's snack time! Please leave your comments on the blog. Comments and suggestions are also VERY WELCOME at grondhopper[at]hotmail.com.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Giant Burger (Springfield, OR)
VERDICT: 92/100
Oklahoma Smokehouse Barbecue (Eugene, OR)
VERDICT: 77/100
Market Stand (Packwood, WA)
VERDICT: 80/100
An elk burger is not just an exotic treat, it actually also tastes good; well, at least the one I had at this particular stand.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Voodoo Doughnut (Portland, OR)
(2nd Location: 1501 N.E. Davis, Portland, OR, T: 503-235-2666)
VERDICT: 93/100
If you are in Portland, you will go to Voodoo Doughnut, and you will eat the Maple Bacon Bar! If you do not, stop reading this blog! How I'll miss Portland...
PS > They also do (legally recognized) weddings!!!
Miner's Drive-In (Yakima, WA)
When coming in you are greeted by someone who either directs you to the next available free counter (if you are a regular), or answers your questions (if you are a newbie). The place was bumping with various soft ball teams celebrating their victory/eating their defeat away as well as people from all ages (but mostly the same size...). In the end, I decided upon a Miner Burger meal (clearly, one has to taste the original), while M. had a grilled chicken sandwich. We then headed to the sauces counter, where you can fill little cups with various different sauces (including fry, ketchup, ranch, and tartar).
VERDICT: 72/100
Burgerville (Portland, OR)
VERDICT: 79/100
K-R Drive-In (Rice Hill, OR)
VERDICT: 42/100
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Kong Oscar’s Pølse Stand (Bergen, Norway)
VERDICT: 70/100
Sure, no sausage is worth $7, well maybe a really fresh Thüringer, but for Norway this is a very good place to have a snack. The choice is amazing and the quality is well above average.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Off the Waffle (Eugene, OR)
It is beyond me how a place like this could survive; even in Belgium most waffle places sell at least sodas and some other stuff. Off the Waffle only sells waffles and coffee; although it also provides space for book exchanges and barters of any type. Truly a Eugene place! Anyway, back to the waffles: M.G. wasn't too happy with her Niptella, as she was under the impression it was a waffle filled with Nutella; it actually had a weak chocolate taste. My original waffle was pretty good, and I used to live in Antwerp (!), although it did miss the crunchy cubes of sugar.
VERDICT: 83/100
I seriously doubt there are many places outside of Belgium that serve better Liege waflles than Off the Waffle. However, stick with the original, it's cheaper and tastier than the other types.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Frank's Diner (Spokane, WA)
VERDICT: 83/100
If you are in Spokane, have breakfast at Frank's Diner! You will not be disappointed (even if you are a vegetarian).
Eastwind Drive-In (Cascade Locks, OR)
VERDICT: 57/100
This place might pick up after a couple of months under the new management, but just to be safe, I would advice the Char Burger further up the street!
Char Burger (Cascade Locks, OR)
While it did take quite a while before my food was ready, I enjoyed the beautiful views of the river and the remarkable clientele. The place is undoubtedly a popular touristic spot, but also draws a lot of locals: next to me sat three generations of inbreeding and at another table two 300+ pounders in hunt gear. Still, seeing everyone enjoy their food made me more and more hungry, so I was happy when the burger finally arrived. The Western Burger was very tasty; the fries were saggy though, while the mayo was sweet (Hellmann?).
VERDICT: 80/100
Zip's Drive-In (Post Falls, ID)
3927 W Riverbend Ave, Post Falls, ID, T: 208-457-8444
VERDICT: 35/100
Worse than McDonald's!
C & D Drive-In (Boardman, OR)
103 N Main St, Boardman, OR 97818, T: 541-481-4981
VERDICT: 52/100
English's Cafe (Thomaston, GA)
119 W Gordon Street, Thomaston, GA 30286, T: 706-647-5525
VERDICT: 90/100 This place is just great! If you are ever in the neighborhood, and this means within an hour drive, do stop by. The owners (and the locals) are a riot and their cooking is fantastic!