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Vibrant, buzzy, happening restaurant in Portland with excellent food?
Buzzy? "Very Portland"?....
You are looking for Woodsman Tavern on Division
Dining Near the Schnitz/Seeking "cool" Portland dining experience
Oddly, few of the good Portland restaurants are in the downtown area, but I agree with Juise's suggestions. Clyde Common more for the "cool" factor, and Higgins more for the fresh/local. Another suggestion in the area might be Departure or Urban Farmer, though neither of these really have that "portland" vibe. No Nick's tacos for me though (we all know it's just a clone of La Taqueria) - I'd prefer the original!
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Clyde Common
1014 SW Stark St, Portland, OR 97205
Urban Farmer
525 SW Morrison St., Portland, OR 97204
True Local
If you are up for chicken, I'd suggest the Gilt Club. Ask for Colin...
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Favorite Beer Bar Ever?
Wow - I had no idea. I was just there on Friday and pointing out his portrait on the wall to my wife and explaining some of his history. I'd see him there fairly often and he didn't look in the best of health.
need to buy 8 cases of good wine- where to buy in bulk?? (beaverton or Portland)
Costco might also fit the bill. They've actually got a pretty good selection nowadays....
21 Birthday Happy Hour w. Friends/ Dinner with parents
Ah - to be 21... As an FYI to someone new at this stuff, happy hours are usually early in the night (around 4-6) as a way to get people in the door after work, etc. In your case, you'll probably need to do dinner with the 'rents first, then do the drinks with friends after (probably missing HH, but that shouldn't really matter.)
A couple ideas if you're set on staying downtown would be Departure if the weather is decent, Nel Centro, or Clyde Common if everyone's feeling adventurous. If you can venture out towards the Pearl or further NW, you might want to check out BlueHour, 23Hoyt, or teardrop lounge for some interesting cocktails...
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23Hoyt
529 NW 23rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97210
Clyde Common
, Portland, OR 97201
Nel Centro
1408 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Portland Knife Sharpening
The mobile guy - I think he's literally called "the knife sharpener" is all over the east side. It's cheaper if you find him at one of his stops than if you want him to come to you. You can email him @ sharpening4u@yahoo.com or call 503.962.0574 to get his schedule.
Looking for a gift basket for a salumi hound
Olympic and Steve's Cheese have great stuff, but for overall selection I'd probably go to Pastaworks on Hawthorne. They wont deliver, but if you ask someone behind the counter, they'll surely put together something fantastic for you...
Chowhounder suggestions for meals while Camping?
Thanks guys - got some more good ideas here. I was already planning on foil wrapped baked potatoes going straight into the coals and this time I might try "pre-seasoning" by cutting open and dropping in butter, chives, etc. before leaving. That way I wont have to carry the ingredients separately and the flavors will meld while cooking. Fajitas were another good idea in the same style of doing kebabs - premarinating in a ziplock and bring along some flour tortillas which will keep well and not get squashed. (no utensils and minimal cleanup as well!)
I'm probably not going to be doing anything more complicated than that, but I might try out this "fondue" type recipe that I found in one of your suggested threads as a treat one of the first days in...
Chowhounder suggestions for meals while Camping?
Hey Folks,
So I'm planning a 5-6 day trip into the woods and I'd love to hear some ideas for food. I've already read a previous thread (http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/655945?tag=search_results;results_list) and got a few ideas there, but since I'll mostly be carrying everything on my back, my trip comes with a few caveats:
- No heavy cast iron (dutch ovens or skillets are out), only a couple of lightweight aluminum pots and a small grill grate. I'll have little other cooking gear / utensils and only a wood fire for heat
- Minimal on-site prep. Pre-made/seasoned dishes are definitely a bonus.
- Nothing very temperature sensitive - I may be able to keep a few things cold for a couple days, but probably can't do things like fish, chicken, milk, etc.
- Nothing very fragile/squashable - bananas, tomatoes, eggs, most types of bread, etc. won't work
On trips like this in the past, I've usually done grilled sausages or pre-marinated kabobs for the first couple of days (super easy and require no utensils or clean up). Then I have to move to cans, PBJs, or rehydrated stuff for the remainder. Do my fellow 'hounders have any campfire classics that might fit the bill? I'd love to hear suggestions for breakfasts. lunch and dinners!
Thanks from Oregon!
recommendation for brewpub with good food and not too expensive
hehe - you got me... those look like a soggy disaster
recommendation for brewpub with good food and not too expensive
The only safe thing on the menu is tater tots. (damn near impossible to mess up)
Oyster Happy Hour?
an FYI - my family literally lives next door to Taylor and I just got back from there yesterday. They are having both breeding issues and a red tide caution, so output is going to be way low for some time... :(
Best Grocery Stores - Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese????
Go to Uwajimaya in Beaverton and report back if you dont find what you're looking for.
Best Cheese pizzas?
I realize that's the common vernacular. I'm saying that it's incorrect...
Saltimbocca
I'm craving it and haven't seen it on a Portland menu in years. Anyone have any tips for me?
recommendation for brewpub with good food and not too expensive
Jay is right in his advice. For brewery-operated brewpubs, your best bet is Hopworks, probably followed by Deschutes, with Bridgeport/Rogue/Widmer in a distant third. Like all brewpubs, it mostly just better than average bar food.
There are however some others (good food + beer) that aren't brewery operated that could also probably fit the bill: Saraveza, Belmont Station, Henry's, and of course Higgins. Good beer is embraced here and you can probably find a great local beer in almost any bar or restaurant.
Whatever you do, please do not visit a McMenamin's outlet and consider it an example of what OR has to offer...
Where can I buy the best butter in PDX?
@JillO: Do you know if they have a plain/unsalted butter? I've seen their flavored/sour cream/marscapone products, but nothing standard.
Delivery Options in PDX?
Thanks for the responses - it's still looking like there is a dearth of delivery options in our town. As far as delivery services are concerned, my gripe isn't about the price, it's the waiting times and quality of food upon arrival. They also include some odd choices that wont travel well... I mean after an hour in the back of a truck mexican food = a soupy mess, hot sandwiches = steamed bread, and any meat with a sensitive cooking time (steak or fish), well, you get the point. I know it must be easy for these restaurants to jump on board with someone like d-dish and just consider it extra sales, but they obviously aren't thinking about the end product.
That being said, I'm chalking up the lack of delivery options (from the usual mom and pop pizza / asian places) to a lack of demand. Like JillO mentioned, I doubt most places can employ a delivery guy unless people are actually using it. Maybe if someone did a better job in advertising their delivery capability they could gain traction. I still find it odd that I've lived in much smaller towns with many more options as far as delivery goes...
Beef tenderloin from Costco?
UPDATE - Costco is now selling Prime beef in select stores. I personally have seen unbutchered strips and ribeyes. Slightly pricier, but FAR less than you could find elsewhere..
Morton's, Cap Grille and Ruth's Chris. How do you rank them?
If I was in Boston, I'd definitely opt for Grill 23...
Morton's, Cap Grille and Ruth's Chris. How do you rank them?
I'd probably agree with the OP here with Morton's in front. I also like Fleming's and in the northwest they've got a fairly small chain called El Gaucho that would probably beat everything here (though it is rediculously $$$)
Decisions, Decisions!
Personally, I'd do Le Pige - I'm consistently impressed every time I visit. Ten01, also good, is a more upscale atmosphere if that's what you're looking for. Sel Gris, unfortunately is permanently closed...
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Sel Gris
1852 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR
Boulder restaurant - need one that is foodie and kid friendly (and quickly!)
Big Red F?
The Maine Micro Brew Culture, the best in the US?
I've spent a good deal of time in both and no, I'm not even sure in per capita. Portland, OR is a pretty small town with an insane number of breweries and a rediculous beer culture.
Best Cheese pizzas?
This has always annoyed me... since 99% of all pizzas have cheese, please do not call them "cheese pizzas." Just eliminate the common variable and call them plain pies unless they are highlighting some non-mozz specialty like feta or others mentioned below...
