
THIS EDITION IS 24 HRS BEHIND ….My apologies
Mikes Drive In is beloved on the east side, now they will be venturing west at the old Subway spot on Pacific Highway on the skirts of Tigard. They will pack them in! Great operators. I wish them success because they make a fabulous burger with energized staff! Mikes have been flipping Pattie’s for over 50 years.
Bento heaven can be found outside Phil’s Meat Market on Westover off Burnside. Try the combo with Korean beef & chicken skewers. Inside the market you will discover the best cuts of meats in the city. Love Phil’s.
When we had a storm in our town or major news flash the finger punched in 1190 KEX. Even if you didn’t care for KEX, we turned to The Call of the Northwest because we knew they would have the latest info. There’s no station in todays world with big news crews and professionals in a studio that can navigate such a thing. No KXL is not geared. Smoke while ya gottem ( as they say)
So I’m driving south from Vancouver on I-5 and notice above the freeway signs high up with elaborate graffiti. Question? How do they get up there over a busy freeway & doesn’t anyone see this and call 9-11? The ones I viewed were very elaborate and they take time to complete. I find it a mystery.
I could be having the crappiest day and the moment I walk into Annie Blooms Books in the Multnomah district I feel better. What is it about a great book shop?
OK …We all have our opinions on best pizza… sure we do. Mine is The Pizza Thief located across from Montgomery Park at 2610 NW Vaughn St. Order the HOT TONY complete with Sicilian Oregano, Piquillo Peppers, imported chili peppers, Salami Pocante, Pepperoni & tomatoes and real Italian dough. Absolute best most authentic Italian pizza in this town.
DIN TAI FUNG is a believer in downtown! They are opening in Pioneer Place. They are famous for their noodles and Chinese dumplings. Open also in Washington Square by Nordstrom.
Newport’s rave restaurant LOCAL OCEAN will be serving some of their fav dishes this weekend at The flying Fish Chef Shack located at 3004 E. Burnside. Expect long lines and worthy of the wait!
Dave’s Hot Chicken ( recently opened ) in The Beaverton Crossing Shopping Center is damn good!
Tip: Dine outside, it’s a rat race inside.
Have you seen the film "Licorice Pizza'? Its a joy. You can watch it on Netflix.
Discovered the best white wine from northern Italy. You can find it at Marzocca in Lake Grove - 16045 Boones Ferry Rd. This is the coffee & wine shop all from Italy, across the parking lot from Riccardo’s Italian Restaurant. Ask for Eric or Michelle. I pictured the wine below.

Dave’s Hot Chicken

THE HOT TONY AT PIZZA THIEF ON N.W. VAUGHN

PHIL’S MEAT MARKET & BENTO STAND

KEX STREET TEAM AND ANCHOR WHEN IT WAS REALLY LIVE & LOCAL.

VERY SPECIAL ITALIAN WHITE. SO REFRESHING WITH A BURST OF APPLE FLAVOR. A BEAUTY
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