Daily Archives: November 15, 2014

Hooks Bay oysters – Pepe Le Moko

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Hooks Bay oysters - Pepe Le Moko
With plum vinegar mignonette and fresh horseradish. Half dozen $18
Pepe Le Moko, Portland OR

Damn, this place is dark! And not in a good way. I could barely read the menu. Perhaps the place is scarily dirty or they’re trying to hide something…

These small oyster tasted pretty good, but I was not a fan of the plum vinegar mignonette. It paired awfully with the oysters. The oysters were also poorly shucked and I had to keep spitting out shell bits. Lame!

Bakersfield Picon Punch Royale - Pepe Le Moko
Bakersfield Picon Punch Royale: Torani amer, lemon, Oregon brandy, grenadine, sparkling wine. $10

Our server assured me that this was their least sweet cocktail. God damn! This cocktail literally tasted like a Hawaiian shaved ice with a shit load of berry syrup dumped all over it! Ugh, barf!

Grilled portabella mushroom scramble – Mother’s Bistro & Bar

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Grilled portabella mushroom scramble - Mother's Bistro & Bar
Grilled portabellas marinated in garlic, olive oil and balsamic vinegar, scrambled with eggs,
fresh sautéed spinach and asiago cheese. Served with whole wheat toast and potatoes. $11.95
Mother’s Bistro & Bar, Portland OR

This place is certainly popular! We waited a while (which I don’t mind bc I’m used it living in San Francisco), but the hostess was a total bitch! Ugh, someone should really re-train her because I would avoid returning just so that I don’t have to deal with such unprofessionalism again.

Our server a great though – a bit odd, but very likable.  The food tasted fresh and delicious. I’m glad because I would have been pissed to find crappy food after having to endure that horrible front desk.

Mother’s Famous Bloody Mary - Mother's Bistro & Bar
Mother’s Famous Bloody Mary: house-infused pepper and jalapeño vodka with secret bloody concoction. $8