Something’s fishy here, and it’s not the food. Restaurants Unlimited, a dominant operator in the Northwest, has closed a lot of their Portland outlets, and they should give up on this one as well. Lackadasical service, ho hum food, and spendy prices for what’s delivered on the plate. We wondered in last Saturday afternoon at… Continue reading Portland, OR – Newport Seafood Grill
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Beaverton, OR – Buffet Palace
Quit your hatin’. Why does this place get panned so much? I love Asian buffets, and this is one of the better ones I have been to. Located near the Cedar Hills Mall, Buffet Palace offers more choices for lunch and dinner than you can shake a stick at. (What does that mean, anyway?) From… Continue reading Beaverton, OR – Buffet Palace
Portland, OR – Vintage Plaza Hotel
I don’t usually review hotels here, unless I am dining in them, but we had a wonderful “staycation” at the Vintage Plaza in Portland this week. It’s part of the Kimpton chain, and I’ve never had a bad night at a Kimpton in any city. The VP’s sister hotel across the street here is the… Continue reading Portland, OR – Vintage Plaza Hotel
McMinnville, OR – La Rambla
Rambled in to La Rambla (boulevard in Spanish) the other day; had a business appointment with a colleague in McMinnville, and since we both had already seen the Spruce Goose, lunch seemed like a go. A tastefully decorated bar and dining area probably makes La Rambla one of the go-to places in McM town. Featuring… Continue reading McMinnville, OR – La Rambla
Gardenburger Brand – Portobello Mushroom
Picked up a four pack of these a few weeks ago, got around to sampling last nite. Not particularly healthier compared to – say a typical McDonald’s hamburger or cheeseburger, except in that they have less fat. But pretty much equal in the carb and sodium department. Ingredients include a couple of different rices, a… Continue reading Gardenburger Brand – Portobello Mushroom
Portland, OR – Vegetarian House
Burgerdogboy went over to the dark side yesterday, hit up the buffet at the Vegetarian House in Portland’s Old Town/Chinatown. $8 all you can eat, $6 for a single plate. There are about 8-10 items and soup on the buffet. The restaurant is clean and the host hospitable. I enjoyed my lunch, which consisted of… Continue reading Portland, OR – Vegetarian House
“Winner” Declared in Hummus War
I have written a couple of times about these two guys slugging it out for hummus dominance in SW Portland. I am declaring a “winner” based on having visited both establishments several times. I am going with Baba Fresh. For one primary reason only. The Baba Fresh proprietor is a genuinely nice guy and always… Continue reading “Winner” Declared in Hummus War
Reseda, CA – Vinh Loi Tofu
(special report from Chasity Hwang, in Los Angeles). This unassuming vegan Vietnamese restaurant sits on Sherman Way, just west of Reseda Blvd. Though I’ve been there several times before, the sensation of visiting the special alcove never grows old. At first sight, one might not be overly impressed with the casual setting; furthermore, the idea… Continue reading Reseda, CA – Vinh Loi Tofu
Santa Monica, CA – Bay Cities Italian Deil
One hears a lot these days about “artisanal” foods. In the industry, the word is used to describe making foodstuffs by an artisan, in a manner or using tools to craft the products, generally in a fashion reminiscent of a time when our foods were made with care, and not produced. Lots of companies… Continue reading Santa Monica, CA – Bay Cities Italian Deil
Corning, CA – The Olive Pit
What does an out of business burger chain in the midwest and an olive retailer in Corning, CA have in common? Burger condiment bars par excellence! My then fiance and I used to head over to the regional chain Burger Chef on occasion – you could buy a cheap burger and load… Continue reading Corning, CA – The Olive Pit