I’d always meant to get to Caro Amico with Mrs. Burgerdogboy for a romantic dinner; we thought it might be great because we had enjoyed their food via Delivered Dish (www.d-dish.com) and its position, on a hillside overlooking the river, might have made for some dreamy views. We never got there as a couple, but… Continue reading Portland, OR – Caro Amico Reprise
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Portland, OR – Murder Mystery Theater
When does an experience deserve a “A for effort?” . Such is the case for the Portland Murder Mystery, held at the Refectory Restaurant numerous times each month. The mystery theme was “Til Death” – a take on a wedding day gone wrong. Somebody might end up dead! The evening includes a 3 course dinner… Continue reading Portland, OR – Murder Mystery Theater
Ronald McDonald House Benefit at Le Cordon Bleu
We were invited to attend this event held at the newly remodeled campus of the Portland outlet of world-renowned cooking school, “Le Cordon Bleu.” The Ronald McDonald House Charities partners with the school to hold benefits to help raise money for this valuable global/community charity. The mission of the charity is to provide comfort, safety… Continue reading Ronald McDonald House Benefit at Le Cordon Bleu
Portland, OR – Sayler’s Old Country Kitchen (Review)
I was thinking about my infatuation with “old-timey” places as we were seated; is it because I’ve become old-timey myself? Or does eating in places like this evoke some nostalgic memory in me? I really can’t say. I just like places that are at least 40-50 years old, I guess it proves to me they… Continue reading Portland, OR – Sayler’s Old Country Kitchen (Review)
Portland, OR – Woodsman Tavern
Look, down in Southeast! It’s a bar! It’s a restaurant! It’s a tavern! According to Wikipedia, a tavern is a business establishment where people gather to be served drinks and food. Back where I come from (no, it’s not Kansas, Dorothy), a tavern is a place that sells low alcohol beer, and the food ranges… Continue reading Portland, OR – Woodsman Tavern
Portland, OR – Sho Japanese Restaurant
This is our “go to” neighborhood sushi place. Mrs. Burgerdogboy loves to get her sushi on, and Sho (formerly an outlet of KOJI) fills the bill with fresh, made-to-order sushi at a nominal price. Mrs. BDB always gets the deluxe sushi assortment, which comes with a variety of pieces and miso; I generally go for… Continue reading Portland, OR – Sho Japanese Restaurant
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
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
Portland, OR – Horn of Africa Restaurant
Met my pal here for the lunch buffet today, it’s a bargain at about $8, and enough variety to satisfy whatever kind of “vore” you are. I had curried goat, the minced beef casserole common to that region, greens, hummus, bideena bread, hibiscus tea. Picked up a cup of soup and the falafel plate to… Continue reading Portland, OR – Horn of Africa Restaurant
Portland, OR – Departure Restaurant and Lounge
“Dressed to the nines” – is a riff on an old English idiom, which means “to perfection” or “to the highest degree.” Basically, putting on your best duds in order to impress. When one visits the Departure Restaurant in the “Nines” Hotel in downtown Portland, one might consider “dressing to the nines” – not to… Continue reading Portland, OR – Departure Restaurant and Lounge