Author: Me

Just a normal Joe, living in Portland, trying to do the right thing as I navigate this crazy thing called life.

Andina

Of over 1,800 eating establishments, Andina is ranked #1 restaurant in Portland by Trip Advisor.  Went there for lunch today.  Did the Empanadas Caseras de Carne for an appetizer: Flaky pastry filled with slow-cooked beef, raisins, and Botija olives.  Had the Lomo Saltado as an entrée: Wok-fried Cascade Natural beef tenders with onions, tomatoes, soy…

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Yum

Think it’s been a long, wet, dark winter, or am I just drinking gobs of coffee for no reason?

Java

His and her java, on a Sunday morning in The Pearl, at some kid castle playhouse deal, for our 4 year old on his birthday. Play, little boy, play!

Farm to Fork

Nice breakfast in Dundee. Oregon wine country baby!  This place is very handsome and the food was excellent.  Best breakfast out in a long time.

Ping

Macanese grilled half game hen in a coconut butter chile sauce flavored with bay leaf, garlic, and paprika.

Acapulco’s Gold

Eat in the bar, between this place and the BBQ joint next door, and you can order from either menu, and you get chips & salsa even if you are choosing BBQ (which I did).  Yum.