Author: Me
Just a normal Joe, living in Portland, trying to do the right thing as I navigate this crazy thing called life.
Higgins
Had dinner last night at Higgins. 1239 Southwest Broadway Portland. (503) 222-9070 http://higgins.ypguides.net Always a good meal here, so much so that—for me—it is a special event sort of place. Love how you can see the kitchen right in the heart of the restaurant. Love the windows. The cozy feel to the whole joint. Enjoyed…
Justa Pasta
Even after the meatball fiasco of the other week (what, I never wrote about that?), I still swear by this place. Perhaps the customer service needs a smidge of help, but the food, well, the food is great. Sausage, peppers, and goat cheese lasagna today, with a Caesar salad, of course.
Morning
Downtown coffee and oatmeal.
Widmer
Great mixed green salad with blackened chicken, at Widmer Brewing.
Quotes of the Day
A nickel will get you on the subway, but garlic will get you a seat. ~Old New York Proverb As for butter versus margarine, I trust cows more than chemists. ~Joan Gussow It’s bizarre that the produce manager is more important to my children’s health than the pediatrician. ~Meryl Streep
Meriwether’s
Meriwether’s Restaurant, on Vaughn. You’ve got to appreciate the commitment to fresh produce from their own Skyline Farm. Had a cup of prosciutto and lentil soup which was great, and a type of hot NYC deli meat/cheese half-sandwich. Love this place for dinner, mostly. When you can sit on the patio, with a glass of…
SILK
Had lunch today at SILK. The good news is the food was delicious, as is always the case. Had the Saigon skewered pork meatballs topped with lettuce, mint and roasted peanuts as an appetizer. Was very pleased with the lemongrass soup with shrimp, fish, mussels, calamari and vermicelli rice noodles (plus jalapeños and lime). The…
Kenny and Zuke’s
NYC food! Bagels are great. Must come back for deli sandwich and fixens.
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