Markum Inn

My belly is stuffed beyond normal expansion. They had to open another whole wing in that department to make room for all the guests. That was one hell of a satisfying dinner. We dined exactly as we had planned. Though I was planning on going with the single-stack Jumbo Markum burger, Kristen talked me into a double (which is what I had last time). It's a perfect American burger: a wide toasted bun, two 1/2 lb patties of exquisite American beef, two thin slices of ham, cascades of melty American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, special sauce. We couldn't kind put our fingers on why it was so good but I think it has to do with the quality ingredients (go figure) and the perfect interplay of textures from the crunchy interior surface of the bun, the firm but yielding beef patty, and the soft cheese. Their fries are great with the little remnants of potato peel on the ends. Then, of course, the aforementioned Markum Mud dessert. Hooo dawgy, dems some good eats!

And to make the Farewell American Dinner even more perfect, the waitresses set up a table for 25 near us and in walked 12-15 cowboys with thier gals. They were dressed like cowboys right out of a western flic, minus the six-shooters. Down to the hats, scarves, and spurs that jingled as they walked. They just came in from a nine day ride from Eastern Oregon. Well, needless to say, our night was complete.

--RP--