miscellaneous
No peas, please
Posted by chris on Dec 7th, 2012 add a comment
Daisy’s plate of Lobster Mac and Cheese from Montrio Bistro in Monterey, CA
from twitter Posted by chris on Jan 31st, 2011 add a comment
follow me on twitterI drink so much more coffee when I’m traveling, just so I can steal internets.
review
Keep Portland Weird
Posted by chris on Oct 4th, 2009 1 comment
Lemon poppy cupcake with raspberry buttercream. Double-shot Americano. From Crema Bakery & Cafe in southeast Portland, Oregon.
The cafe
I love the layout of this cafe. Big, open, lots of windows and lots of hardwood.
The coffee
Their regular house coffee is from a french press. So it’s very strong. In fact, they provide hot water, right next to the coffee dispenser. Puny, weak mortals use this water to wuss-ify their drink. Can’t handle a french press? Get in the hot water line — with the other small-boned children.
The characters
A very intense guy started talking to me about how his ex-girlfriend was trying to kill him. That was the first thing he said to me.
After 2 minutes of him ironically ranting about crazy women, I tried to feign sudden hearing loss. I became engrossed in whatever was on my laptop screen and prayed for the girl sitting on the other side of me to bail me out. No luck. The guy topped off his one-sided conversation by inviting me to “team up” with him and fight strangers.
I had to decline, for I was in Portland on vacation and had to fly back home immediately. But after all this, for reasons beyond understanding, I moved to Portland... And no, it wasn’t to team up and fight strangers.
review
Terribly good
Posted by chris on Sep 2nd, 2009 4 comments
Today’s breakfast: A buttermilk biscuit sandwich, filled with fried chicken, thick-cut bacon, cheddar cheese and a fried egg, topped with sausage gravy. All before 7:30 AM.
I’m wandering around Portland, Oregon this week, trying all the local eateries. This behemoth of a sandwich is known as The Reggie Deluxe and is available at Pine State Biscuits. If you’re searching for a meal that can simultaneously start and end your day, look no further.
Every component of this fork-and-knife sandwich is well-prepared. Biscuit? Freshly baked. Chicken? Crispy and moist. Bacon? Thick and chewy. All the individual ingredients come together to form this super sandwich (that requires super arteries, should you choose to eat the whole thing.)
I had to travel across state lines, but I finally found a morning meal that rivals the dangerous breakfast burrito from Rose’s Cafe. Thanks Pine State Biscuits!
from twitter Posted by chris on Aug 30th, 2009 2 comments
follow me on twitterVisiting Portland this week. Voodoo Doughnut wins for being open 24 hours & their slogans: “The magic is in the hole” & “Good things come in pink boxes”
before & after
“I just paid $26 for eggs.”
Posted by chris on Jun 22nd, 2009 add a comment
Had a nice, relaxing breakfast on the patio at Katy’s Place in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA.
Eggs benedict: 3 poached eggs, smoked salmon, Hollandaise & caviar on top of an English muffin. Country potatoes. Fresh coffee.
Done.
- chris: I just paid $26 for eggs
- brian: Knowing you, it probably came with a side of fish from outer space. “Can you make sure the fish was orbiting a moon of Jupiter?”
from twitter Posted by chris on Jun 16th, 2009 add a comment
follow me on twitterAt Carmel-by-the-Sea. Eating a bison burger with jalapeño & cheddar cheese. (Emergency vacation: Booked. Packed. Traveled. Checked in. Same morning.)
