BURGER SCOOT

  • Tale of Two Burgers and the Mini Scooters

    A linguist friend told me recently that the correct pronunciation of crêpe is “kreap” not “krape.” Like how a Scotsman might say, “Eh, this shepherd’s pie tastes like kreap.” I wonder if we changed the pronunciation sounds the food would sound more appealing. Nevertheless, this is a blog about hamburgers. Let us proceed. While drinking… Read more

  • Paula Deen’s Egg/Beef Burger on a Glazed Donut!

    This video has made it rounds on YouTube in various altered versions. And you can see why! Read more

  • How to Make a Vespa Scooter

    Jocko’s on a diet, but hopes to scoot to the next burger joint soon. In the meantime checkout this little gem from Scooter in the Sticks’ Blog. Read more

  • Ground Chuck and Grounded Pilots

    The Café Bernardo is one of many California-style restaurants in the Paragary Restaurant Group in Sacramento and Davis, and like most of the Paragary eateries, the food and atmosphere are pleasant. There are three Café Bernardo restaurants, two in midtown Sacramento and a third in Davis. I usually visit the 15th and R Street location,… Read more

  • The Vespa as a Work of Art

    I picked this link up from VespaUSA.com and had to share it. The Italian icon of mid-century transport is back in the States, zipping around in irresistible candy colors. Paola Antonelli, design curator at the Museum of Modern Art, has her own soft spot for the scooter. Produced by Angela Frucci. “Design for the Real… Read more

  • Gourmet v Grease, and the Garden Highway

    I am eating a $14 hamburger to the sound of jackhammers. As more shops Downtown close in these hard times, at least the City is busy carving up asphalt to lay more pipe, fiber optics, or whatever. Choosing a patio table at Ella Dining Room & Bar during this time seems stupid, but the weather… Read more