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
Provolone cheese, house potatoes. $8.95
Willow Creek Grill, San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
This sandwich was really heavy, but it was exactly what I wanted. It was early and I was hungry! The service here is pretty rough though.
Vanilla bean gelato, strawberry, caramel sauce. $7.50
Catch, San Francisco CA
Mmm, warm apple pastries and vanilla ice cream (gelato in this case) are a match made in heaven! The apple tart was a little clunky but it still tasted great with the gelato and caramel sauce.
Pork dumpling, chicken, snow pea, carrot, onion, bok choy. Bowl $7.95
Jasmine Tea House, San Francisco CA
I liked this soup even though it was a bit on the salty side. They definitely don’t skimp of the won tons! Mmm.
Served with steamed rice and fish sauce. $7.45
Tu Lan, San Francisco CA
I think this place is a great value, but the food isn’t the best. The pork was salty and dry and the imperial rolls were very greasy (more than most). At least they’re fast, but I probably won’t make the trek back for another lunch.
Pecorino romano cheese, fresh arugula, garlic aioli, tomatoes on focaccia. Added olive tapenade and had it toasted. $8.99
A.G. Ferrari, San Francisco CA
Mmm, this sandwich was delicious! I’ve always had my sandwiches pressed at A.G. Ferrari because they’re always better warm and gooey. Even if the sandwich traditionally uses a different type of bread, I’ll request it on focaccia and have it pressed.
Side of macaroni salad. I’m loving the tiny macaroni pasta.
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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