Burgerville

So...I'm not always a huge fan of fast food. But, on occasion, I confess to giving in to a hankering for a Filet-O-Fish from the Golden Arches. Since moving to the Portland area though, I've discovered Burgerville. They're Oregon-owned, and promote healthy, sustainable business practices (local ingredients, used only when in season, recycling and composting, using local vendors and farmers, hormone-free eggs, and they even offer affordable healthcare for employees, just to name a few).

So in keeping with their seasonal ingredients, every season brings a new item to their menu. At various times during the year, you can find chocolate hazelnut milkshakes (Oregon being known for its hazelnuts), Walla Walla Onion Rings, pumpkin milkshakes, strawberry shortcake, and more.

Currently, rosemary is the featured ingredient at Burgerville. If I didn't keep a check on their Rosemary Shoestring Potatoes, they would quickly become an addiction. It's a good thing they're seasonal! "...fried crispy, tossed in rosemary and garlic infused olive oil, then dusted with rosemary seasoning," as their website describes them. Yum-o! (excuse me, as I channel Rachel Ray).


Today, I had their chicken strips and fries, and substituted the rosemary shoestring potatoes. And let me tell you, these are not your ordinary chicken strips. They're juicy, white meat and lightly breaded. They're so good, I usually bring them home to eat with rice and tonkatsu sauce.

I was so anxious to start eating, I forgot to take a picture until Sydney and I had eaten a few of the chicken strips =D