We shop at Whole Foods, and it takes our whole paycheck…but it is worth it!
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Just a normal Joe, living in Portland, trying to do the right thing as I navigate this crazy thing called life.
Widmer Brewing
Widmer Brewing today. Had the half & half. Black Forest Ham and Tillamook Cheddar Sandwich with Beer Cheese Soup, and side salad. Delicious. What a cool old building, too. Very hard to go here and not have a pint, but lunches are great. Expect a crowd if you arrive after 11:30am. Good place for the…
SILK
Had lunch at SILK today, in Portland. Started out with Gỏi Cuốn (salad rolls). Pork, shrimp, lettuce, bean sprouts, mint and vermicelli noodles rolled in rice paper. Served with peanut sauce. My entrée was incredible. Had Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Crispy Crepe). Rice flour crepe with tumeric filled with pork, shrimp, bean sprouts, onions and mung…
Grand Central Baking Company
Went to Grand Central Baking Company, down by the old railroad district near the industrialized waterfront area. Had the “Turkey Deluxe.” It has house smoked natural turkey breast, pepper bacon, Swiss cheese, sweet onion, lettuce, Dijon mustard and mayonnaise on Whole Wheat bread. That and a bag of Kettle Chips, with fresh-baked peanut butter cookie. …
Peemkaew
Hurray!! Had lunch today at Peemkaew. Downtown Portland, in the Pearl District. Great Thai food! I think I eat here more often than any other restaurant in town. I had the spicy chicken asparagus, a friend had the pumpkin curry, and we shared salad roles. Awesome food. Only Canola Oil used / No MSG. 323…
Justa Pasta
Had lunch today at Justa Pasta. My second visit to this place. I liked my meal today even more than the first. Had a small Caesar salad which was excellent. Just the right size, no heavy dressing-like substance, and serious garlic presence. Loved it. For an entrée I had the chicken parmesan — served over…
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