Served with DF ranch dressing. $11
Doug Fir Lounge, Portland OR
Mmm, more onion rings! And these were great. They were nicely fried and not very greasy. The ranch dressing was also yummy. This was a great bar to hang out in and our bartender, Simon, was super friendly and great to chat with.
Golden hash browns with chopped steak, grilled onions, mushrooms and melted cheese. $6
Pine State Biscuits, Portland OR
This was surprisingly bland – salty perhaps but lacking in other flavors. I was a little disappointed! The hash browns were also a bit greasy and the chopped steak was on the tough side. Hmm…
Coffee. $2
Baba Yaga: chamomile vodka, liquore strega, lemon. Happy hour $5
Kachka, Portland OR
These cocktails were yummy and great at only five bucks a pop during happy hour. I enjoyed the herbal flavored vodkas – it made the cocktails different and unique.
Laika: tarragon vodka, grapefruit, tonic. Happy hour $5
Moscow Mule: vodka, ginger beer, lime. Happy hour $5
I think it’s pretty lame that they charge you three bucks for a few pieces of toasted white bread served with jam. I’d understand the charge if it was amazing-tasting artisanal bread but it wasn’t anything special. $3
Clyde Common, Portland OR
Coffee. $2.50
Lime-marinated seafood of the day with tomato, onion and cilantro. $4.75
Taqueria Nueve, Portland OR
This was really delicious and fresh tasting. I liked that they served it on a tostada for some added crunch. It was on the small side but then again it cost less than five bucks so I can’t complain.
Chihuahua: Olmeca altos blanco, fresh grapefruit, St. Germain. $8
Chorizo rioja and mahon cheese. Sweetheart ham and zucchini pickles. Each $5
Pepe Le Moko, Portland OR
OK, this bocadillos were pretty good. Thank goodness after those chip-your-teeth oysters. I liked the simple, quality ingredients and they were nice and gooey from the hot press!
Manhattan.
Lay off the vermouth, sister! Apparently they don’t understand what “I don’t like sweet drinks” means at this bar. Between the snow cone Bakersfield and this candy Manhattan, I’d think I was at a malt shop instead of a bar.
With leeks, potatoes and a touch of cream. Served with poached eggs and whole wheat toast. $12.95
Mother’s Bistro & Bar, Portland OR
This hash was really flavorful, but the salmon was on the overcooked side. Kinda sad because I liked everything else about it.
Chocolate peanut butter walnut ginger molasses cookies. Complimentary with check.
That is a long name for a cookie!
Pickles, sauerkraut, peppers, mushrooms, green tomatoes. Happy hour $6
Kachka, Portland OR
Mmm, these pickles were delicious and tasted different from other pickled vegetables I’ve tried before. I loved the texture of all of them and each had a distinct and yummy flavor. Noms!
Shelling beans, arugula pesto, poached eggs. $14
Clyde Common, Portland OR
This was a very hearty dish, but I felt like the andouille was dry and overcooked. Even the poached eggs were hard poached. The shelling beans tasted good, but the entire dish was just too dry for me. I had high hopes, but this dish fell flat.
I, Chihuahua: tequila, orange marmalade, soda. $9
Lettuce, tomato, tzatziki. $5
Baghdad Kababchi, Portland OR
This wasn’t the best gyro I’ve ever had, but for five bucks it tasted mighty fine after a night of partying, lol! Thank goodness for Portland food stands.
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: 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 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: house-infused pepper and jalapeño vodka with secret bloody concoction. $8
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