Hole in the wall restaurants

[maxiep]

Nicolas' on Grand Ave. I miss Big Bread (sigh).

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Oh I completely understand. I lived the first 16 years of my life in NoPo. Doesn't mean I agree with it.

yeah, N. Portland is like a totally foreign concept to me, even though my mom worked there for a while and I used to go to U of Portland alot for basketball camp and other stuff as a kid. dunno, just seems out there. Do you remember Czaba's ribs? that place was good...gone now.

 

[MickZagger]

Another place I want to mention is Fandango over off Stark. Some of the best Mexican food I've had.

Another place, but its not really under the radar is The Screen Door over off E. Burnside. The lines can be long, but it is well worth it, my bro turned me onto that place and sometimes I'll even make special trips just to go get me some of their great southern food.

Another good place most have probably been to is Russell St. BBQ. Off the hook.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Sounds like somewhere that gives happy endings in the back room.

If so, I was probably referred there by either ABM or HCP.

 

[MickZagger]

yeah, N. Portland is like a totally foreign concept to me, even though my mom worked there for a while and I used to go to U of Portland alot for basketball camp and other stuff as a kid. dunno, just seems out there. Do you remember Czaba's ribs? that place was good...gone now.

Yeah I remember where that place was. Originally it was a Pietro's Pizza, now its a brew pub. My cousin lives like two blocks from there.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Has anyone been to that Scandinavian breakfast place? Its like someone's house..supposed to be pretty good.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Where's Beaverton?

Just south of Tijuana. You can't miss it.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com/2007/10/15/broder-comfort-food-for-portland-scandinavian-style/

Broder's

Also ate at My Brother's Crawfish when I was in Portland last time. not too bad, the fried green tomatoes were really good.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

not a hole, but kind of hidden, Aja's Pacific Kitchen on 24th and Fremont.

http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/...tland-3733/online-menu/bqqZjQjWSr3BqKaby-t3N_

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Esparza's is a great Tex Mex place with interesting decor. It's sort of a hole in the wall place.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

seasons and regions: http://www.yelp.com/biz/seasons-and-regions-seafood-grill-portland

 

[MickZagger]

seasons and regions: http://www.yelp.com/biz/seasons-and-regions-seafood-grill-portland

Red Lobster? That place is weak!

 

[BGrantFan]

La Hacienda in Oregon City has some great authentic Peruvian food.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Red Lobster? That place is weak!

It's the Denny's of seafood.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Anyone been to Foster Burger? from the Pok pok dude.

http://fosterburger.com/

 

[ehizzy3]

Word. Canjun chicken, white rice, cajun sauce, and sweet chili sauce. Simple. GRUB. I go to the one in Hillsboro, though.

where in hillsboro

 

[The Professional Fan]

http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com/2007/10/15/broder-comfort-food-for-portland-scandinavian-style/

Broder's

Also ate at My Brother's Crawfish when I was in Portland last time. not too bad, the fried green tomatoes were really good.

My Brother's Crawfish turns in to a vietnamese dance club around 9:00pm on Saturday nights. So strange.

 

[The Professional Fan]

where in hillsboro

Next to the Fred Meyer on Cornelius Pass.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

My Brother's Crawfish turns in to a vietnamese dance club around 9:00pm on Saturday nights. So strange.

Many of the crawfish/crab/seafood boil type places are owned by vietnamese. I don't know if they just have a good distribution or if the shared heritage of french influence of Vietnam and Cajun/Creole cooking has to do with it. Its kind of strange, all the crawfish joints here in LA and some in seattle are all vietnamese owned.

 

[DP]

I know you guys are not going to know what I'm talking about, but coming from the Chicago area, Chicago Style Pizza is where its at. Maurie's Table, if you EVER are in the city of Joliet, Illinois. Find it.

 

[MickZagger]

Many of the crawfish/crab/seafood boil type places are owned by vietnamese. I don't know if they just have a good distribution or if the shared heritage of french influence of Vietnam and Cajun/Creole cooking has to do with it. Its kind of strange, all the crawfish joints here in LA and some in seattle are all vietnamese owned.

Hmmm strange. The one's I've been to haven't had Vietnamese employees.

 

[MickZagger]

La Hacienda in Oregon City has some great authentic Peruvian food.

Oregon City, Mollala, Estacada is the scum of Oregon. I try to stay away as much as possible. But, I love Peruvian food. I had a friend growing up who's grandma lived with him and she was from Peru. I ate dinner there quite a bit and it was off the hook.

 

[MickZagger]

I know you guys are not going to know what I'm talking about, but coming from the Chicago area, Chicago Style Pizza is where its at. Maurie's Table, if you EVER are in the city of Joliet, Illinois. Find it.

I'm not big on Chicago Style Pizza, but the one time I was in Chicago I ate at a really good Prime Rib place.

I also was on the same plane with Antoine Walker and Tony Atlas, it was when Walker got really fat.

 

[The Professional Fan]

I know you guys are not going to know what I'm talking about, but coming from the Chicago area, Chicago Style Pizza is where its at. Maurie's Table, if you EVER are in the city of Joliet, Illinois. Find it.

I was going to have a Lou Malnatis pizza shipped to me but I read reviews that said it's just not the same after being shipped. So what's the point.

 

[BGrantFan]

I know you guys are not going to know what I'm talking about, but coming from the Chicago area, Chicago Style Pizza is where its at. Maurie's Table, if you EVER are in the city of Joliet, Illinois. Find it.

I saw a segment on Travel Channell for a restaurant called The Wiener's Circle somewhere in Chicago? Ever been there? Apparently it's some sort of after-bar ritual.

 

[MickZagger]

I saw a segment on Travel Channell for a restaurant called The Wiener's Circle somewhere in Chicago? Ever been there? Apparently it's some sort of after-bar ritual.

Nothing is better than a good dog after you've been getting fucked up all night. Same with Taco Bell.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Chicago is a deadly town with all their food. holy shit. love it though. Usually get from Giordianos or Geno's East...saw a segment on diners drive ins and dives for some chicago pizza...Joliet is kind of far, I have relatives in St. Charles/Geneva. might go there next year.

I remember we spent an hour looking for Capone's steakhouse....before the days of GPS or internet phones.
http://www.al-capone.com/steakhouse/index.html

 

[BGrantFan]

Nothing is better than good dog after you've been getting fucked up all night. Same with Taco Bell.

So true. Stumbling out onto the street at 2am and seeing a hot dog cart is pure joy. I don't see that much in Portland, but in Bend there is a guy who runs a cart on Friday and Saturday nights. Great dogs.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

In LA we have Tijuana Dogs. Those are grubbing, they kind of undercook them. bacon wrapped hot dogs cooked up on little carts...pretty ghetto shit.

I try not to do them, like sit-down joints better. not nearly as good as the late night chicago dogs.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

I saw a segment on Travel Channell for a restaurant called The Wiener's Circle somewhere in Chicago? Ever been there? Apparently it's some sort of after-bar ritual.