I’ve had awfully “good luck” ordering from d-dish.com in Portland, one of those restaurant home delivery marketing companies. Delivered Dish signs up restaurants, supplies back end ordering/menu software, and arranges delivery of restaurant menu items direct to your house for a small fee. Most large cities have a similar service, and on a business trip… Continue reading Renton, WA – Vince’s Italian Kitchen
Category: Miscellany
Amtrak – Cascades Limited Train Cafe Car
The first time I was on a commercial train in the US, I was about 8, and we were on a family ski vacation, taking the (then) mighty Empire Builder from Minnesota to Montana. At the time, I recall my father telling me the reason we took the train, is he wanted us to have… Continue reading Amtrak – Cascades Limited Train Cafe Car
Tukwila, WA – Basil’s Kitchen
We were wasting time and waiting on our train to Portland, and Basil’s is about a one block walk from the Amtrak platform in Tukwila. Although Basil’s has the usual spendy hotel restaurant prices, the food, drinks, and service more than made up for it. A note on the service: our server/bartender, Jessica, is one… Continue reading Tukwila, WA – Basil’s Kitchen
Tigard, OR – Tigard Pizza Kitchen
Was home sick, decided to treat myself for lunch. “Feed a cold, feed a fever, feed a hangnail,” my ma used to say. So I mulled over my delivery options and opted for Tigard Pizza Kitchen. I have about five delivery options at the noon hour for my sector, so why Tigard? One of the… Continue reading Tigard, OR – Tigard Pizza Kitchen
Trader Joe’s Frozen “Kobe Style” Burger Patties
Geez, FINALLY. Truth in labeling about a “Kobe” burger. You know those restaurants where you are shelling out $10-$20 for a “kobe” burger? It ain’t “Kobe.” It’s American beef in the kobe style, whose actual name is Wagyu. The full explanation is in Wikipedia, so I won’t delve into it at this point. It’s akin… Continue reading Trader Joe’s Frozen “Kobe Style” Burger Patties
Portland, OR – Billy Heartbeats
Billy Heartbeats, an outlet of the Restaurants Unlimited empire, is tucked away adjacent to the food court in the Lloyd Shopping mall in Portland, OR. It’s a schnock-0ff of Johnny Rockets, serving a limited, table service menu of hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, and shakes, with the addition of a few standard diner entrees. I’ve passed… Continue reading Portland, OR – Billy Heartbeats
Portland, OR – Beijing Hot Pot
I have to admit loving places where the attraction is “something to do or look at” in addition to great food, and Beijing Hot Pot sure meets that criteria. Like most people who have spent time in China, I am usually super critical of “Americanized” Chinese food, but sitting at Beijing Hot Pot, trust me… Continue reading Portland, OR – Beijing Hot Pot
Reuben Strada – Unique Brunch Recipe
You’ve probably had strada – a baked, layered egg dish, for breakfast at some point in your life. I’ve varied this recipe to produce an entree more on the (unch) side than the (br) side for brunch. 8 slices of rye or pumpernickel bread, crusts removed 1/2 pound thin sliced, lean corned beef 8 slices… Continue reading Reuben Strada – Unique Brunch Recipe
Home Cookin’ – Louisa Toasted Ravioli
If you ever visit St. Louis, MO, locals will encourage you to spend some time on the “Hill” one of the local ethnic neighborhoods that remains relatively intact and true to its roots. In the early days, the “Hill“, so named because it is the highest point in St. Louis, was home to clay mines,… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Louisa Toasted Ravioli
Portland, OR – Mac! Mac and Cheesery
I had an urge to roast coffee today, and so I stopped by my bean purveyor of choice, Mr. Green Beans, on N. Mississippi in Portland. On the way out, I noticed a new next door neighbor (new to me), which is called Mac! Mac and Cheesery, and I thought to myself, “Self, you’re on… Continue reading Portland, OR – Mac! Mac and Cheesery