When I was plotting our weekend getaway to Portland, Oregon, I had "visit food trucks" at the top of my list. I love watching the Food Network and the Cooking Channel (plus I read a lot of magazines) and I was tired of having a media lens between me and a delicious meal. Food trucks aren't easy to come by in my part of Michigan and I was excited that I would be in an area full of culinary choices.
And then I ordered a cheeseburger. I know, sounds ridiculous but by the time we'd eaten our way across the Portland Farmers Market and a gourmet brunch at Beast, I was ready for an American classic.
I found my perfect meal at a bright red food truck called Timber's Dog House PDX. I enjoyed a cheeseburger and chocolate milkshake on a picnic table in the sun. Everything tastes better outside and this was no exception. It may sound silly, but I've never eaten a hamburger that was this hot. Beautifully prepared and right off the grill really makes a difference. And the milkshake was thick and chocolatey with just the right amount of salt. I loved it and didn't want to share. I need a bigger one next time, that's for sure.
I promise to try Hawaiian Fusion or something with pork belly the next time I have a chance, but on this particular evening, I was happy to go with a classic. If you find yourself within reach of Timber's Dog House PDX, order from their wide variety of choices and you're sure to have a great meal.
I was sent to Burger Master in Bellevue by my dear friend who knows that "a burger and a milkshake" would be the perfect stop to make with my husband before heading into the Washington Park Arboretum.
Burger Master is a dine-in-your-car hamburger spot that is reminiscent of the 1950's. They brought our order to our car on a tray which clipped to our window and we were told to turned our headlights on if we needed something - genius!
I had a wonderful classic cheeseburger (ketchup, pickle, mustard), fries and a drank-every-drop "Hot Fudge" milkshake. The hot fudge shake was recommended by our super-friendly waitress. Of the multitude of shake possibilities on the menu, it was appropriate that she suggested the hot fudge milkshake, as my dad is famous for ordering a milkshake and asking them to "add a scoop" of hot fudge after the shake is made, as if this were the most normal upgrade in the world. The cute thing is that the ice cream server always thinks it is a great idea.
Burger Master boasts the little bit of Americana that we need in our lives. Park, eat, reminisce, repeat as often as possible.
