Ceviche, shrimp, scallops marinated in lime juice and spices, topped with avocado and pico de gallo. $12.95
Tacos Guaymas, Seattle WA
These tostadas were bright and refreshing. There was plenty of seafood atop those crispy tortillas. I also liked the variety of their salsa bar. They even have some salsas that are actually spicy, score!
House margarita: Sauza Blue 100% agave tequila. $8
Chips and salsa. Complimentary
1800 tequila, triple sec, house margarita mix, orange liqueur float. Medium $13.50
Puerto Vallarta, Port Orchard WA
This place is pretty great for a quick happy hour. The drinks aren’t very strong but their complimentary chips and salsas are addictive.
Chips and salsa. Complimentary
Locally caught rock cod in house beer batter, thick cut Kennebac fries and red cabbage slaw, aioli. $15
Horner’s Corner, San Francisco CA
Ugh, these fried fish were REALLY greasy, yuck! And they seemed over fried too. I think the oil temperature must have been off. The fries were ok, but I was expected them to be thicker cut as indicated by the menu description. They seem “normal” cut to me. Am I wrong? This was definitely not worth the price.
Bulleit bourbon Manhattan on the rocks. $10
I love single large ice cubes!
Wood Fir’d Manhattan: Woodford Reserve bourbon, sweet vermouth and amarena cherry served up. $10
Doug Fir Lounge, Portland OR
Mmm, all these cocktail were delicious! Thanks, Simon!
Jean-Luc Pearcard: Grey Goose Le’poire, St. Germaine, lemon juice and simple syrup served up. $8
Takes Time: Slow & Low rye whiskey, amarena cherries, fresh orange, whiskey barrel aged bitters served on the rocks. $7.50
English muffin, poached eggs, ham, béarnaise. $13
Clyde Common, Portland OR
Ugh, this was a clunker. The English muffin was really dense and very baking soda tasting. I wasn’t a fan. I really couldn’t get past the muffin, it was so hard to cut through and eat.
Charlie Horse: vodka, orange juice, ginger, Averna. $9
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
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.
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
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
Bean sprouts, scallion, wood ear mushrooms. $14
M.Y. China, San Francisco CA
Have I expressed how much I hate this restaurant? Well I do. This dish was on the 7×7 list and if they ever place another M.Y. China on a future list, I’ll happily skip it. The service and food here are just crap and I refuse to support them any longer.
7×7 Magazine’s The Big Eat San Francisco: 100 Things to Eat + Drink Before You Die – 2014
Bulleit bourbon Manhattan. $17
Really?! Seventeen dollars for a Manhattan?! Ugh, can this restaurant closed down already?
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