Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (mr chips)

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:35:17 GMT

Pogophiles, I loved that clip and really love the shoe Portlandia. It is a witty satire on portland and its quirks done in a spirit of good fun.
TTM The waffle Window is great and I'm looking forward to our visit this weekend.

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (love2bake)

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:10:43 GMT

Okay--so this place is not "Roadfood," but it has one of the best desserts I've ever had (Boccone Dolce), and one would be hard-pressed not to find something fabulous in their cases. http://www.papahaydn.com/dessert.php

I went to this location: 701 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (The Travelin Man)

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:55:13 GMT

mr chips - have you tried http://www.wafflewindow.com yet?

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (pogophiles)

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:15:17 GMT

Is there anything good at this restaurant?

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (mr chips)

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:45:30 GMT

Wayne's Red Hots, Portland's home for Chicago-style dogs with lots of chicago memorabilia and old Style beer has closed. the owner had medical problem that made it impossible to continue. This is a great loss to the portland food scene. Nobody should come to portland for a Chicago style dog but it was a wonderful option for those of us who live here. damn!

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (mr chips)

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 18:42:36 GMT

(56) Hungry Heart
This is a food-cart-truck that has tasty cupcakes. The Traveling Man(TTM) sent me this recommendation and it was a good one. I had a peanut butter frosting cupcake with a bacon topping that should be world famous, a lemon curd marionberry number that was sweet and savory and a raspberry. This woman knows her cupcakes. I know you can find her open on Thurdays and Saturdays and the best place to find where she is is on facebook. Make the effort. It is worth it.

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (mr chips)

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:30:42 GMT

I was wrong about one restaurant.The grocery store "A Taste of Europe " has closed. The owner opened a soccer bar there called "Club 442" and still serves the most excellent cevapi sandwiches.

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (Twinwillow)

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:28:07 GMT

Me, too!

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (ann peeples)

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:06:08 GMT

Gosh, Mr.Chips- I need to get to Portland, asap!!!!!!!

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (mr chips)

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 20:44:54 GMT

(55) El Buen Sabor
   7732 S.E. 82Nd ave
   Portland, Or 97266
   (503)-477-4402

   This is a hole in the way Salvadorian place with the best pupusas in Portland. my favorite is the chicken and lorocco combination but I have yet to eat one that is not good. Combine it with latino soda and it is a wonderful cheap treat.

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (mr chips)

Fri, 20 May 2011 14:00:35 GMT

Got your message, TTM and i will check it out.

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (The Travelin Man)

Wed, 18 May 2011 10:51:44 GMT

Paging mr chips. mr chips, please pick up the white courtesy phone.

And, report back when you do!!!!

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (jeffyh)

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 02:31:44 GMT

EAT--An Oyster Bar on N. Williams has a wonderful Shrimp 'n' Grits... Driven in twice from the 'burbs and can't bring myself to order anything else (well, except the beignets)...

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (mr chips)

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 19:53:45 GMT

QFan

Hey Mr Chips and other Portland-fan roadfooders. My daughter lives in Portland and when QFan and the Mrs last visited (this past Sep) she took us to an wonderful Mexican restaurant called Autentica on NE 30th St. Small and homey w/ a courtyard in the back where we ate. QFan has eaten Mexican all across the country for many years and will chase after it (along w/ que) anywhere on the road. This was absolutely some of the freshest, most authentic mex I have ever tried anywhere. As if that wasn't good enough to make it special, had a couple of the best margarita's I have ever tasted. Can't wait to get back to Portland for a follow-up visit!!!

QFan
Bonita Springs, FL

I've heard nothing but good things about Autentica and i plan to eat there pretty soon.

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (billyboy)

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 10:25:55 GMT

Mr. Chips, I don't know how I missed this thread initially but it is wonderful! Love your summations and the feelings that these food and places invoke in you. Keep 'em coming!

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (QFan)

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 08:41:59 GMT

Hey Mr Chips and other Portland-fan roadfooders. My daughter lives in Portland and when QFan and the Mrs last visited (this past Sep) she took us to an wonderful Mexican restaurant called Autentica on NE 30th St. Small and homey w/ a courtyard in the back where we ate. QFan has eaten Mexican all across the country for many years and will chase after it (along w/ que) anywhere on the road. This was absolutely some of the freshest, most authentic mex I have ever tried anywhere. As if that wasn't good enough to make it special, had a couple of the best margarita's I have ever tasted. Can't wait to get back to Portland for a follow-up visit!!!

QFan
Bonita Springs, FL

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (mr chips)

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 03:59:42 GMT

Can't believe it has been 6 months since I looked at this thread. A few pieces of bad news. Francis Restaurant has closed and its wonderful grits are gone. A Taste of Europe's has closed and and its wonderful Cevapi sandwiches have disappeared from the Portland food scene. Dave Lafollette's Back to the Grind Expresso still exists but you can't get get Cinncinatti style chile there anymore.

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (mr chips)

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:34:40 GMT

An update on previously mentioned places. "Lovely Hula Hands"(number 23) has closed, much to the regret of Portland foodies. Number 35" Cafe Be Van" has closed thoiugh Bubble tea is available at Vietnamese places all over Portland.

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (mr chips)

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:54:58 GMT

Time to renew my commitment to this thread. i will be posting new finds as i come across them in the future.

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (mr chips)

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:30:45 GMT

Restaurant 52, Seoul Solong Tang has closed. Korean remains an ugly stepchild of Asian food in Portland. I like the cuisine but a lot of Portlanders(including my beloved trudyn) do not.

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (mr chips)

Sat, 09 May 2009 18:11:17 GMT

Bump

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (mr chips)

Sun, 03 May 2009 14:51:38 GMT

The latest:

(54)Casa De Tamales
   10605 S.E. Main
   Milwaukie(503)-654-4423

   Casa de Tamales is the restaurant outpost of the locally famous Canby Asparagus Farm, which has been serving locavore tamales at Portland's Saturday market for a few years. The tamales are made with local chicken, and beef, almost always accompanied by asparagus. The most notable dish is the Nacatamal, a Nicaraguan style tamale filled mashed potatoes, bell pepper,chicken,rice, olives, plum, raisins, and artichoke. It is the size of a large dumpling, served on a Nicaraguan banana leaf with sides of sour cream, beans and rice. A huge meal, very tasty.

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (mr chips)

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:30:58 GMT

Another:

(53) La Calaca Comelona- Chapulines de Oaxaca
   2304 S.E. Belmont
   Portland-(503)-239-9675

   La Calaca Comelona is a part of the rich and varied Portland mexican food scene. There is a detailed explanation on the menu on why burritos are not offered on the menu. The place's name means hungry skeleton in Spanish and its decor features many sculptures, prints and figurines of skeletons as well as the obligatory Frida Kahlo prints and photos.
   The food is Mexican regional. The most unusual item is Chapulines de Oaxaca or fried grasshopper. They are served with chile flakes and slathered in lime juice. Son Sam thought they were a little too limey but was satisfied with their satisfying crunch. I like them a great deal, especially mixed with the flavorful red sauce.
   Sam and I had salads, Sam an avocado salad with a lot of onion, me a cactus salad that was flavorful and rich. Our desserts were dishes I have not seen on other menus. Sam had jericalla, a cinnamon flavored custard that was light and not too sweet. I had capiroda, a bread pudding with raisins, cajila cheese and raw brown sugar that was a pleasant mix of tastes.
   La Calaca Comelada is not your father's Mexican restaurant. But for those willing to expand their horizons, it is a wondrous experience.

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (mr chips)

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:21:32 GMT

Nancy Lynette's above post references Willamette Week's( a local weekly) cheap eats guide. It is a fantastic resource of good and cheap eats and i will be sampling as many as possible. I hope Nancy and others will chip in and talk about their favorite haunts. I will certainly do so . And for the record, I am no longer relying on the Oregonian's best of list.
(51)Dalo's Kitchen-Vegetarian Plate
   4134 N. Vancouver
   Portland-(503)-808-9604

   This may be the best meal deal in Portland. $4.99 buys you 4 vegetables(I had spicy lentils, spinach, collard greens) that are quite flavorful and all the enjera bread bread you can eat. Trudy has lamb and three sided. With a glass of Ethiopian honey wine, we had a substantial good meal for under $18.00. We went on a Friday and there was live music and a number of babies and toddlers that gave the place a real family feel.

(52)Seoul Solong Tang- Seoul Solong Tang
   8305 S.E. Powell
   Portland-(503)-775-1223
   It's easy to miss this place. The sign is in Korean and the main
dish reads like an English typographical error but the food is no joke. The soup is a broth that you spice to taste with green onions and salt and pepper. A large side of kim chee comes with the meal. The chef speaks little english and is eager to have you sample her wares, asking if you like it. She was very proud of her Willamette Week review.My waitress was from L.A. 's Koreatown and was a helpful guide on proper etiquette as well as having a perfect valley girl accent. I know Korean may be the least known of the Asian foods but this place is a wonderful introduction.

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (mr chips)

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:47:38 GMT

A few more spots

(49)-Acadia-A New Orleans Bistro-French Quarter Martini
1303 N.E. Fremont
Portland,Or 97232
(503)-249-5001

   The name says it all. This is a bistro featuring excellent but pricey entrees that would pass muster in the crescent city. My favorite appetizer is the oyster shooter in jalapeno infused vodka which is a true sensual sensation. The french quarter martini is a shoot the moon beverage with pomegrante, infused vodka and vermouth. I tend to like sweet drinks and this is one of the best I've ever had
(50) El Burrito Loco-Chile Cheese Fries
   3126 N.E. 82nd
   Portland, Or
   (503)-252-1343

   This is a humble dish served with a spicy but not overwhelmingly hot sauce, just the right amount of cheese and fries. A delightful blue-collar food that goes down well. I also love the special quesadilla, a cheese sandwich made with pastrami served in a tortilla that is an odd but endearing combination of tastes

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (mr chips)

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:16:04 GMT

Nancy, I'm trying to change the focus. Honestly I'm just writing up the places i like. Christopher's sounds like a great spot and I will try it. WW's cheap eats is a great source of info and their recommendations are spot on.

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (nancy lynette)

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:38:09 GMT

Whoops - sorry about the Christopher's post, I re-read the topic and then realized you were talking about Oregonian best of...
I'm more of a Willie Week Cheap Eats person right now. Isn't it about time for the new issue to come out?

Re:Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (nancy lynette)

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:21:19 GMT

Mr. Chips - Have you checked out Christopher's Gourmet Grill on MLK yet? I've only been in once and had the Double Cheeseburger, but it was the best burger I've had in a long time! The meat was so tasty I could have eaten it plain, but all the toppings were great too. A friend had the Man Up Cheeseburger which included 2 8-oz patties, double cheese, great hot links, bacon & egg - too much to eat, but he managed by giving us all a taste. The fries were fresh and wonderful. They also have Philly's (recommended by friends), Jerk chicken, ribs, seafood baskets, wings, etc.
The place looks a little rough, but the folks inside are really nice and the owner goes out of his way to make sure you enjoy your food. We've been dreaming about the burgers and want to go back today!!!

RE: Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (mr chips)

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 13:24:04 GMT

Restaurant number 7 was called the Daily Cafe and Market but the owners have closed the market and the place is now solely a restaurant and has had a name change it is now called the New Deal Cafe.

RE: Portland's Best Eats, An Ongoing Discussion (mr chips)

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:59:26 GMT

Some more:

(46) Barbur World Foods-wood fired pita bread
   9845 S.W. Barbur Blvd.
   Portland,Or
   (503)-244-0670

   This grocery featured wood-fired pita bread with a hearty smokey flavor. My favorite sandwiches were falafels and schwarmas of the lamb and beef varieties. The grocery also features middle eastern drinks such as yogurt soda and fruit drinks of rose hip, mulberry, and date juice. A great stop for any foodie.

(47) Dave LaFollete's Back to the Grind Expresso-Cincinnati style chile
   10903 S.E Powell
   Portland

   Portland has a veritable plethora of good expresso places that feature excellent coffee. What differentiates them is food options. Back to the Grind features Cincinnati native Joni Fox's quite authentic Cincinnati style chile. Ms. Fox makes the spaghetti fresh for each plate and the dish has a hint of chocolate and cumin. There is little local familiarity with the dish(Ms. Fox tells me some folks order a one way!) but I believe Ms. Fox's work would pass muster in the Queen City. While no one ought to come to Portland just to eat Cincinnati style chile, this place serves the real deal and I hope homesick Ohioans and curious locals will sample the fare here.

(48) Voodootoo Too-Donuts
   1501 N.E. Davis
   Portland

   After being featured on Man Vs. Food, Anthony Boudain's show , the latest Stern roadfood book, and this website, Voodoo Donuts does not need much help from me. The Bacon Maple bar, the Memphis mafia combo of peanut butter, chocolate and banana, and the strawberry filled eponymous voodoo donut remain taste destinations for any serious donut lover. The new location is off a major street and features a lot more parking. It does not have the grit of the downtown location( I miss the homeless guys and the denizens of the low-rent hotel next to the downtown store) but the menu is the same and the parking is easier if you want a quick grab and go. But any serious roadfooder needs to stop here.