Top Chef Portland: True Hollywood Story

You may remember the original Top Chef Portland. It was created during my initial foray into iMovie film making, but received high acclaim. Nate Betteker had recently moved to town, and we recruited him, as well as other Portland newbies Chrissy and Tim, to judge the ultimate battle of soup supremacy. The  Top Chef Portland Soup Off was born. The original YouTube video received much acclaim and nearly 2000 views, and the plan was always to have a second battle. The idea was to base it on Tontinos Party Pizza, because, obviously, they are delicious. It took nearly a year to get everyone together again, although Azad (sorry about your…
Read More

Short Shorts

So I have big things in the works this week, but I may have promised someone the "exclusive." Yeah, it's that big. All will be revealed tomorrow, but for now, here is a picture of the Vegan Bakery employees in short shorts. Apparently they just all decided to wear their shortest shorts today, or something. I thought it was a joke, but last time I went downstairs they were still wearing them. Man, living in Portland is great. PS. Sweet Pea Bakery is really yummy and everyone should eat there and have Allan (not pictured) make you an iced Americano.
Read More

Lunch Blogging is back!

With all this excitement about the new iPhone, I have almost been tempted to get one. Wait, no I haven't. I am happy with my PC version and I am signed on for like 8 more years with Verizon anyway. Jared was an early iphone adopter though, and just upgraded to the new software, which provided him with many more fun applications. That brings me to the point of this post: One of said applications is Urban spoon, which pinpoints your location and then randomly selects a nearby restaurant. The best part of this is it selects a new one when you shake it and makes a neat sound, but…
Read More

Slo (Down) Bar

I have really been slacking on this lunch blog thing, but what with my busy schedule, I just haven't had time to seek out new, awesome spots, and no one really wants to read about Panera Bread. But today I ventured to an old favorite, Slo Bar. What I didn't take into consideration was this: Yeah, that's my favorite meal in Portland on the cover of the magazine read by all the wealthy and obnoxious Lake Oswego-types. So I go in, order my burger, and sit back excited to dine in the company of a few hipsters. But then I notice the people walking in. Three old ladies who are…
Read More

Lunch at Pambiche

Today we ventured into Northeast to dine at Pambiche, the somewhat offensively colored Cuban joint on 28th and Glisan. There's definitely some drama surrounding this place, with the local hipsters mad that people park their cars on the side streets and that they can't pass out drunk on that section of sidewalk or whatever, and today was no exception. Although the hipster in question was Jared, and he was concerned that Cuban cuisine is not very veggie friendly. True, but I had a serious hankering and I told him too damn bad. I've only been to Pambiche one other time, and it was for Happy Hour (which lasts like 5…
Read More

Fire On the Mountain

I had been to Fire on the Mountain once before. Ben made me go there and buy him dinner once for some reason. But I'd never been to the one on 17th and E Burnside, nor been there for lunch. Figured what the hell? They even have "veggie wings." So I got a BBQ Chicken sandwich. It came with tater tots and was basically a chicken breast with lettuce, tomato and BBQ sauce on ciabatta bread. It was pretty good, but same price all day, so it was still $7.50. A bit much for lunch. Poor Jared ordered the veggie wings, which are not wings at all but veggie chicken …
Read More

It’s Just Lunch

So everyday around 11:45 I realize I am starving and that can only mean one thing, it's time for lunch. I try really hard not to get into a rut or going to the same few places everyday, since Portland is a veritable restaurant wonderland and I often finding myself googling where I should go. Sometimes I will type in "awesome lunch specials" or "best Portland lunch" and usually it recommends places on the other side of the bridge, which I really have to want to try to go to. Anyway, I end up at new places often, and it's always interesting to see the difference in the lunch menu.…
Read More

Top Chef Portland: True Hollywood Story

You may remember the original Top Chef Portland. It was created during my initial foray into iMovie film making, but received high acclaim. Nate Betteker had recently moved to town, and we recruited him, as well as other Portland newbies Chrissy and Tim, to judge the ultimate battle of soup supremacy. The  Top Chef Portland Soup Off was born. The original YouTube video received much acclaim and nearly 2000 views, and the plan was always to have a second battle. The idea was to base it on Tontinos Party Pizza, because, obviously, they are delicious. It took nearly a year to get everyone together again, although Azad (sorry about your…
Read More

Short Shorts

So I have big things in the works this week, but I may have promised someone the "exclusive." Yeah, it's that big. All will be revealed tomorrow, but for now, here is a picture of the Vegan Bakery employees in short shorts. Apparently they just all decided to wear their shortest shorts today, or something. I thought it was a joke, but last time I went downstairs they were still wearing them. Man, living in Portland is great. PS. Sweet Pea Bakery is really yummy and everyone should eat there and have Allan (not pictured) make you an iced Americano.
Read More

Lunch Blogging is back!

With all this excitement about the new iPhone, I have almost been tempted to get one. Wait, no I haven't. I am happy with my PC version and I am signed on for like 8 more years with Verizon anyway. Jared was an early iphone adopter though, and just upgraded to the new software, which provided him with many more fun applications. That brings me to the point of this post: One of said applications is Urban spoon, which pinpoints your location and then randomly selects a nearby restaurant. The best part of this is it selects a new one when you shake it and makes a neat sound, but…
Read More

Slo (Down) Bar

I have really been slacking on this lunch blog thing, but what with my busy schedule, I just haven't had time to seek out new, awesome spots, and no one really wants to read about Panera Bread. But today I ventured to an old favorite, Slo Bar. What I didn't take into consideration was this: Yeah, that's my favorite meal in Portland on the cover of the magazine read by all the wealthy and obnoxious Lake Oswego-types. So I go in, order my burger, and sit back excited to dine in the company of a few hipsters. But then I notice the people walking in. Three old ladies who are…
Read More

Lunch at Pambiche

Today we ventured into Northeast to dine at Pambiche, the somewhat offensively colored Cuban joint on 28th and Glisan. There's definitely some drama surrounding this place, with the local hipsters mad that people park their cars on the side streets and that they can't pass out drunk on that section of sidewalk or whatever, and today was no exception. Although the hipster in question was Jared, and he was concerned that Cuban cuisine is not very veggie friendly. True, but I had a serious hankering and I told him too damn bad. I've only been to Pambiche one other time, and it was for Happy Hour (which lasts like 5…
Read More

Fire On the Mountain

I had been to Fire on the Mountain once before. Ben made me go there and buy him dinner once for some reason. But I'd never been to the one on 17th and E Burnside, nor been there for lunch. Figured what the hell? They even have "veggie wings." So I got a BBQ Chicken sandwich. It came with tater tots and was basically a chicken breast with lettuce, tomato and BBQ sauce on ciabatta bread. It was pretty good, but same price all day, so it was still $7.50. A bit much for lunch. Poor Jared ordered the veggie wings, which are not wings at all but veggie chicken …
Read More

It’s Just Lunch

So everyday around 11:45 I realize I am starving and that can only mean one thing, it's time for lunch. I try really hard not to get into a rut or going to the same few places everyday, since Portland is a veritable restaurant wonderland and I often finding myself googling where I should go. Sometimes I will type in "awesome lunch specials" or "best Portland lunch" and usually it recommends places on the other side of the bridge, which I really have to want to try to go to. Anyway, I end up at new places often, and it's always interesting to see the difference in the lunch menu.…
Read More

Top Chef Portland: True Hollywood Story

You may remember the original Top Chef Portland. It was created during my initial foray into iMovie film making, but received high acclaim. Nate Betteker had recently moved to town, and we recruited him, as well as other Portland newbies Chrissy and Tim, to judge the ultimate battle of soup supremacy. The  Top Chef Portland Soup Off was born. The original YouTube video received much acclaim and nearly 2000 views, and the plan was always to have a second battle. The idea was to base it on Tontinos Party Pizza, because, obviously, they are delicious. It took nearly a year to get everyone together again, although Azad (sorry about your…
Read More

Short Shorts

So I have big things in the works this week, but I may have promised someone the "exclusive." Yeah, it's that big. All will be revealed tomorrow, but for now, here is a picture of the Vegan Bakery employees in short shorts. Apparently they just all decided to wear their shortest shorts today, or something. I thought it was a joke, but last time I went downstairs they were still wearing them. Man, living in Portland is great. PS. Sweet Pea Bakery is really yummy and everyone should eat there and have Allan (not pictured) make you an iced Americano.
Read More

Lunch Blogging is back!

With all this excitement about the new iPhone, I have almost been tempted to get one. Wait, no I haven't. I am happy with my PC version and I am signed on for like 8 more years with Verizon anyway. Jared was an early iphone adopter though, and just upgraded to the new software, which provided him with many more fun applications. That brings me to the point of this post: One of said applications is Urban spoon, which pinpoints your location and then randomly selects a nearby restaurant. The best part of this is it selects a new one when you shake it and makes a neat sound, but…
Read More

Slo (Down) Bar

I have really been slacking on this lunch blog thing, but what with my busy schedule, I just haven't had time to seek out new, awesome spots, and no one really wants to read about Panera Bread. But today I ventured to an old favorite, Slo Bar. What I didn't take into consideration was this: Yeah, that's my favorite meal in Portland on the cover of the magazine read by all the wealthy and obnoxious Lake Oswego-types. So I go in, order my burger, and sit back excited to dine in the company of a few hipsters. But then I notice the people walking in. Three old ladies who are…
Read More

Lunch at Pambiche

Today we ventured into Northeast to dine at Pambiche, the somewhat offensively colored Cuban joint on 28th and Glisan. There's definitely some drama surrounding this place, with the local hipsters mad that people park their cars on the side streets and that they can't pass out drunk on that section of sidewalk or whatever, and today was no exception. Although the hipster in question was Jared, and he was concerned that Cuban cuisine is not very veggie friendly. True, but I had a serious hankering and I told him too damn bad. I've only been to Pambiche one other time, and it was for Happy Hour (which lasts like 5…
Read More

Fire On the Mountain

I had been to Fire on the Mountain once before. Ben made me go there and buy him dinner once for some reason. But I'd never been to the one on 17th and E Burnside, nor been there for lunch. Figured what the hell? They even have "veggie wings." So I got a BBQ Chicken sandwich. It came with tater tots and was basically a chicken breast with lettuce, tomato and BBQ sauce on ciabatta bread. It was pretty good, but same price all day, so it was still $7.50. A bit much for lunch. Poor Jared ordered the veggie wings, which are not wings at all but veggie chicken …
Read More

It’s Just Lunch

So everyday around 11:45 I realize I am starving and that can only mean one thing, it's time for lunch. I try really hard not to get into a rut or going to the same few places everyday, since Portland is a veritable restaurant wonderland and I often finding myself googling where I should go. Sometimes I will type in "awesome lunch specials" or "best Portland lunch" and usually it recommends places on the other side of the bridge, which I really have to want to try to go to. Anyway, I end up at new places often, and it's always interesting to see the difference in the lunch menu.…
Read More

Top Chef Portland: True Hollywood Story

You may remember the original Top Chef Portland. It was created during my initial foray into iMovie film making, but received high acclaim. Nate Betteker had recently moved to town, and we recruited him, as well as other Portland newbies Chrissy and Tim, to judge the ultimate battle of soup supremacy. The  Top Chef Portland Soup Off was born. The original YouTube video received much acclaim and nearly 2000 views, and the plan was always to have a second battle. The idea was to base it on Tontinos Party Pizza, because, obviously, they are delicious. It took nearly a year to get everyone together again, although Azad (sorry about your…
Read More

Short Shorts

So I have big things in the works this week, but I may have promised someone the "exclusive." Yeah, it's that big. All will be revealed tomorrow, but for now, here is a picture of the Vegan Bakery employees in short shorts. Apparently they just all decided to wear their shortest shorts today, or something. I thought it was a joke, but last time I went downstairs they were still wearing them. Man, living in Portland is great. PS. Sweet Pea Bakery is really yummy and everyone should eat there and have Allan (not pictured) make you an iced Americano.
Read More

Lunch Blogging is back!

With all this excitement about the new iPhone, I have almost been tempted to get one. Wait, no I haven't. I am happy with my PC version and I am signed on for like 8 more years with Verizon anyway. Jared was an early iphone adopter though, and just upgraded to the new software, which provided him with many more fun applications. That brings me to the point of this post: One of said applications is Urban spoon, which pinpoints your location and then randomly selects a nearby restaurant. The best part of this is it selects a new one when you shake it and makes a neat sound, but…
Read More

Slo (Down) Bar

I have really been slacking on this lunch blog thing, but what with my busy schedule, I just haven't had time to seek out new, awesome spots, and no one really wants to read about Panera Bread. But today I ventured to an old favorite, Slo Bar. What I didn't take into consideration was this: Yeah, that's my favorite meal in Portland on the cover of the magazine read by all the wealthy and obnoxious Lake Oswego-types. So I go in, order my burger, and sit back excited to dine in the company of a few hipsters. But then I notice the people walking in. Three old ladies who are…
Read More

Lunch at Pambiche

Today we ventured into Northeast to dine at Pambiche, the somewhat offensively colored Cuban joint on 28th and Glisan. There's definitely some drama surrounding this place, with the local hipsters mad that people park their cars on the side streets and that they can't pass out drunk on that section of sidewalk or whatever, and today was no exception. Although the hipster in question was Jared, and he was concerned that Cuban cuisine is not very veggie friendly. True, but I had a serious hankering and I told him too damn bad. I've only been to Pambiche one other time, and it was for Happy Hour (which lasts like 5…
Read More

Fire On the Mountain

I had been to Fire on the Mountain once before. Ben made me go there and buy him dinner once for some reason. But I'd never been to the one on 17th and E Burnside, nor been there for lunch. Figured what the hell? They even have "veggie wings." So I got a BBQ Chicken sandwich. It came with tater tots and was basically a chicken breast with lettuce, tomato and BBQ sauce on ciabatta bread. It was pretty good, but same price all day, so it was still $7.50. A bit much for lunch. Poor Jared ordered the veggie wings, which are not wings at all but veggie chicken …
Read More

It’s Just Lunch

So everyday around 11:45 I realize I am starving and that can only mean one thing, it's time for lunch. I try really hard not to get into a rut or going to the same few places everyday, since Portland is a veritable restaurant wonderland and I often finding myself googling where I should go. Sometimes I will type in "awesome lunch specials" or "best Portland lunch" and usually it recommends places on the other side of the bridge, which I really have to want to try to go to. Anyway, I end up at new places often, and it's always interesting to see the difference in the lunch menu.…
Read More

Top Chef Portland: True Hollywood Story

You may remember the original Top Chef Portland. It was created during my initial foray into iMovie film making, but received high acclaim. Nate Betteker had recently moved to town, and we recruited him, as well as other Portland newbies Chrissy and Tim, to judge the ultimate battle of soup supremacy. The  Top Chef Portland Soup Off was born. The original YouTube video received much acclaim and nearly 2000 views, and the plan was always to have a second battle. The idea was to base it on Tontinos Party Pizza, because, obviously, they are delicious. It took nearly a year to get everyone together again, although Azad (sorry about your…
Read More

Short Shorts

So I have big things in the works this week, but I may have promised someone the "exclusive." Yeah, it's that big. All will be revealed tomorrow, but for now, here is a picture of the Vegan Bakery employees in short shorts. Apparently they just all decided to wear their shortest shorts today, or something. I thought it was a joke, but last time I went downstairs they were still wearing them. Man, living in Portland is great. PS. Sweet Pea Bakery is really yummy and everyone should eat there and have Allan (not pictured) make you an iced Americano.
Read More

Lunch Blogging is back!

With all this excitement about the new iPhone, I have almost been tempted to get one. Wait, no I haven't. I am happy with my PC version and I am signed on for like 8 more years with Verizon anyway. Jared was an early iphone adopter though, and just upgraded to the new software, which provided him with many more fun applications. That brings me to the point of this post: One of said applications is Urban spoon, which pinpoints your location and then randomly selects a nearby restaurant. The best part of this is it selects a new one when you shake it and makes a neat sound, but…
Read More

Slo (Down) Bar

I have really been slacking on this lunch blog thing, but what with my busy schedule, I just haven't had time to seek out new, awesome spots, and no one really wants to read about Panera Bread. But today I ventured to an old favorite, Slo Bar. What I didn't take into consideration was this: Yeah, that's my favorite meal in Portland on the cover of the magazine read by all the wealthy and obnoxious Lake Oswego-types. So I go in, order my burger, and sit back excited to dine in the company of a few hipsters. But then I notice the people walking in. Three old ladies who are…
Read More

Lunch at Pambiche

Today we ventured into Northeast to dine at Pambiche, the somewhat offensively colored Cuban joint on 28th and Glisan. There's definitely some drama surrounding this place, with the local hipsters mad that people park their cars on the side streets and that they can't pass out drunk on that section of sidewalk or whatever, and today was no exception. Although the hipster in question was Jared, and he was concerned that Cuban cuisine is not very veggie friendly. True, but I had a serious hankering and I told him too damn bad. I've only been to Pambiche one other time, and it was for Happy Hour (which lasts like 5…
Read More

Fire On the Mountain

I had been to Fire on the Mountain once before. Ben made me go there and buy him dinner once for some reason. But I'd never been to the one on 17th and E Burnside, nor been there for lunch. Figured what the hell? They even have "veggie wings." So I got a BBQ Chicken sandwich. It came with tater tots and was basically a chicken breast with lettuce, tomato and BBQ sauce on ciabatta bread. It was pretty good, but same price all day, so it was still $7.50. A bit much for lunch. Poor Jared ordered the veggie wings, which are not wings at all but veggie chicken …
Read More

It’s Just Lunch

So everyday around 11:45 I realize I am starving and that can only mean one thing, it's time for lunch. I try really hard not to get into a rut or going to the same few places everyday, since Portland is a veritable restaurant wonderland and I often finding myself googling where I should go. Sometimes I will type in "awesome lunch specials" or "best Portland lunch" and usually it recommends places on the other side of the bridge, which I really have to want to try to go to. Anyway, I end up at new places often, and it's always interesting to see the difference in the lunch menu.…
Read More

Top Chef Portland: True Hollywood Story

You may remember the original Top Chef Portland. It was created during my initial foray into iMovie film making, but received high acclaim. Nate Betteker had recently moved to town, and we recruited him, as well as other Portland newbies Chrissy and Tim, to judge the ultimate battle of soup supremacy. The  Top Chef Portland Soup Off was born. The original YouTube video received much acclaim and nearly 2000 views, and the plan was always to have a second battle. The idea was to base it on Tontinos Party Pizza, because, obviously, they are delicious. It took nearly a year to get everyone together again, although Azad (sorry about your…
Read More

Short Shorts

So I have big things in the works this week, but I may have promised someone the "exclusive." Yeah, it's that big. All will be revealed tomorrow, but for now, here is a picture of the Vegan Bakery employees in short shorts. Apparently they just all decided to wear their shortest shorts today, or something. I thought it was a joke, but last time I went downstairs they were still wearing them. Man, living in Portland is great. PS. Sweet Pea Bakery is really yummy and everyone should eat there and have Allan (not pictured) make you an iced Americano.
Read More

Lunch Blogging is back!

With all this excitement about the new iPhone, I have almost been tempted to get one. Wait, no I haven't. I am happy with my PC version and I am signed on for like 8 more years with Verizon anyway. Jared was an early iphone adopter though, and just upgraded to the new software, which provided him with many more fun applications. That brings me to the point of this post: One of said applications is Urban spoon, which pinpoints your location and then randomly selects a nearby restaurant. The best part of this is it selects a new one when you shake it and makes a neat sound, but…
Read More

Slo (Down) Bar

I have really been slacking on this lunch blog thing, but what with my busy schedule, I just haven't had time to seek out new, awesome spots, and no one really wants to read about Panera Bread. But today I ventured to an old favorite, Slo Bar. What I didn't take into consideration was this: Yeah, that's my favorite meal in Portland on the cover of the magazine read by all the wealthy and obnoxious Lake Oswego-types. So I go in, order my burger, and sit back excited to dine in the company of a few hipsters. But then I notice the people walking in. Three old ladies who are…
Read More

Lunch at Pambiche

Today we ventured into Northeast to dine at Pambiche, the somewhat offensively colored Cuban joint on 28th and Glisan. There's definitely some drama surrounding this place, with the local hipsters mad that people park their cars on the side streets and that they can't pass out drunk on that section of sidewalk or whatever, and today was no exception. Although the hipster in question was Jared, and he was concerned that Cuban cuisine is not very veggie friendly. True, but I had a serious hankering and I told him too damn bad. I've only been to Pambiche one other time, and it was for Happy Hour (which lasts like 5…
Read More

Fire On the Mountain

I had been to Fire on the Mountain once before. Ben made me go there and buy him dinner once for some reason. But I'd never been to the one on 17th and E Burnside, nor been there for lunch. Figured what the hell? They even have "veggie wings." So I got a BBQ Chicken sandwich. It came with tater tots and was basically a chicken breast with lettuce, tomato and BBQ sauce on ciabatta bread. It was pretty good, but same price all day, so it was still $7.50. A bit much for lunch. Poor Jared ordered the veggie wings, which are not wings at all but veggie chicken …
Read More

It’s Just Lunch

So everyday around 11:45 I realize I am starving and that can only mean one thing, it's time for lunch. I try really hard not to get into a rut or going to the same few places everyday, since Portland is a veritable restaurant wonderland and I often finding myself googling where I should go. Sometimes I will type in "awesome lunch specials" or "best Portland lunch" and usually it recommends places on the other side of the bridge, which I really have to want to try to go to. Anyway, I end up at new places often, and it's always interesting to see the difference in the lunch menu.…
Read More

Top Chef Portland: True Hollywood Story

You may remember the original Top Chef Portland. It was created during my initial foray into iMovie film making, but received high acclaim. Nate Betteker had recently moved to town, and we recruited him, as well as other Portland newbies Chrissy and Tim, to judge the ultimate battle of soup supremacy. The  Top Chef Portland Soup Off was born. The original YouTube video received much acclaim and nearly 2000 views, and the plan was always to have a second battle. The idea was to base it on Tontinos Party Pizza, because, obviously, they are delicious. It took nearly a year to get everyone together again, although Azad (sorry about your…
Read More

Short Shorts

So I have big things in the works this week, but I may have promised someone the "exclusive." Yeah, it's that big. All will be revealed tomorrow, but for now, here is a picture of the Vegan Bakery employees in short shorts. Apparently they just all decided to wear their shortest shorts today, or something. I thought it was a joke, but last time I went downstairs they were still wearing them. Man, living in Portland is great. PS. Sweet Pea Bakery is really yummy and everyone should eat there and have Allan (not pictured) make you an iced Americano.
Read More

Lunch Blogging is back!

With all this excitement about the new iPhone, I have almost been tempted to get one. Wait, no I haven't. I am happy with my PC version and I am signed on for like 8 more years with Verizon anyway. Jared was an early iphone adopter though, and just upgraded to the new software, which provided him with many more fun applications. That brings me to the point of this post: One of said applications is Urban spoon, which pinpoints your location and then randomly selects a nearby restaurant. The best part of this is it selects a new one when you shake it and makes a neat sound, but…
Read More

Slo (Down) Bar

I have really been slacking on this lunch blog thing, but what with my busy schedule, I just haven't had time to seek out new, awesome spots, and no one really wants to read about Panera Bread. But today I ventured to an old favorite, Slo Bar. What I didn't take into consideration was this: Yeah, that's my favorite meal in Portland on the cover of the magazine read by all the wealthy and obnoxious Lake Oswego-types. So I go in, order my burger, and sit back excited to dine in the company of a few hipsters. But then I notice the people walking in. Three old ladies who are…
Read More

Lunch at Pambiche

Today we ventured into Northeast to dine at Pambiche, the somewhat offensively colored Cuban joint on 28th and Glisan. There's definitely some drama surrounding this place, with the local hipsters mad that people park their cars on the side streets and that they can't pass out drunk on that section of sidewalk or whatever, and today was no exception. Although the hipster in question was Jared, and he was concerned that Cuban cuisine is not very veggie friendly. True, but I had a serious hankering and I told him too damn bad. I've only been to Pambiche one other time, and it was for Happy Hour (which lasts like 5…
Read More

Fire On the Mountain

I had been to Fire on the Mountain once before. Ben made me go there and buy him dinner once for some reason. But I'd never been to the one on 17th and E Burnside, nor been there for lunch. Figured what the hell? They even have "veggie wings." So I got a BBQ Chicken sandwich. It came with tater tots and was basically a chicken breast with lettuce, tomato and BBQ sauce on ciabatta bread. It was pretty good, but same price all day, so it was still $7.50. A bit much for lunch. Poor Jared ordered the veggie wings, which are not wings at all but veggie chicken …
Read More

It’s Just Lunch

So everyday around 11:45 I realize I am starving and that can only mean one thing, it's time for lunch. I try really hard not to get into a rut or going to the same few places everyday, since Portland is a veritable restaurant wonderland and I often finding myself googling where I should go. Sometimes I will type in "awesome lunch specials" or "best Portland lunch" and usually it recommends places on the other side of the bridge, which I really have to want to try to go to. Anyway, I end up at new places often, and it's always interesting to see the difference in the lunch menu.…
Read More

Top Chef Portland: True Hollywood Story

You may remember the original Top Chef Portland. It was created during my initial foray into iMovie film making, but received high acclaim. Nate Betteker had recently moved to town, and we recruited him, as well as other Portland newbies Chrissy and Tim, to judge the ultimate battle of soup supremacy. The  Top Chef Portland Soup Off was born. The original YouTube video received much acclaim and nearly 2000 views, and the plan was always to have a second battle. The idea was to base it on Tontinos Party Pizza, because, obviously, they are delicious. It took nearly a year to get everyone together again, although Azad (sorry about your…
Read More

Short Shorts

So I have big things in the works this week, but I may have promised someone the "exclusive." Yeah, it's that big. All will be revealed tomorrow, but for now, here is a picture of the Vegan Bakery employees in short shorts. Apparently they just all decided to wear their shortest shorts today, or something. I thought it was a joke, but last time I went downstairs they were still wearing them. Man, living in Portland is great. PS. Sweet Pea Bakery is really yummy and everyone should eat there and have Allan (not pictured) make you an iced Americano.
Read More

Lunch Blogging is back!

With all this excitement about the new iPhone, I have almost been tempted to get one. Wait, no I haven't. I am happy with my PC version and I am signed on for like 8 more years with Verizon anyway. Jared was an early iphone adopter though, and just upgraded to the new software, which provided him with many more fun applications. That brings me to the point of this post: One of said applications is Urban spoon, which pinpoints your location and then randomly selects a nearby restaurant. The best part of this is it selects a new one when you shake it and makes a neat sound, but…
Read More

Slo (Down) Bar

I have really been slacking on this lunch blog thing, but what with my busy schedule, I just haven't had time to seek out new, awesome spots, and no one really wants to read about Panera Bread. But today I ventured to an old favorite, Slo Bar. What I didn't take into consideration was this: Yeah, that's my favorite meal in Portland on the cover of the magazine read by all the wealthy and obnoxious Lake Oswego-types. So I go in, order my burger, and sit back excited to dine in the company of a few hipsters. But then I notice the people walking in. Three old ladies who are…
Read More

Lunch at Pambiche

Today we ventured into Northeast to dine at Pambiche, the somewhat offensively colored Cuban joint on 28th and Glisan. There's definitely some drama surrounding this place, with the local hipsters mad that people park their cars on the side streets and that they can't pass out drunk on that section of sidewalk or whatever, and today was no exception. Although the hipster in question was Jared, and he was concerned that Cuban cuisine is not very veggie friendly. True, but I had a serious hankering and I told him too damn bad. I've only been to Pambiche one other time, and it was for Happy Hour (which lasts like 5…
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Fire On the Mountain

I had been to Fire on the Mountain once before. Ben made me go there and buy him dinner once for some reason. But I'd never been to the one on 17th and E Burnside, nor been there for lunch. Figured what the hell? They even have "veggie wings." So I got a BBQ Chicken sandwich. It came with tater tots and was basically a chicken breast with lettuce, tomato and BBQ sauce on ciabatta bread. It was pretty good, but same price all day, so it was still $7.50. A bit much for lunch. Poor Jared ordered the veggie wings, which are not wings at all but veggie chicken …
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It’s Just Lunch

So everyday around 11:45 I realize I am starving and that can only mean one thing, it's time for lunch. I try really hard not to get into a rut or going to the same few places everyday, since Portland is a veritable restaurant wonderland and I often finding myself googling where I should go. Sometimes I will type in "awesome lunch specials" or "best Portland lunch" and usually it recommends places on the other side of the bridge, which I really have to want to try to go to. Anyway, I end up at new places often, and it's always interesting to see the difference in the lunch menu.…
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