Wandering Fork

Summertime and baseball. Even when you aren’t going to get to the game, sometimes you get an overwhelming urge to have a hot dog.  If you are looking for a Chicago Red Hot (and possibly catch a Cubs game), you need to check out Wayne’s Chicago Red Hots.

Prior to visiting Wayne’s I had never had a Red Hot and, frankly, anything that comes with “neon green relish” scares me.  After all, that can’t possibly occur in nature, right?  But Mister urged me on, and Wayne’s had a taster menu with a mini Chicago Red Hot and a mini Willy Chili Dog, so I figured I was covered. 

Hot Dog Taster (Chili Dog in front, Red Hot in back) with Fries and Soda

The Red Hot is a Vienna Beef hot dog with yellow mustard, the aforementioned neon green relish, onions, garlic dill pickle, spicy sport pepper, tomato slices, and celery salt.  As Mister was polishing his off while his eyes were glued to the television, I sat in mute contemplation.  The mini was about three bites. I could do this and overcome my relish paranoia.  Three bites later, I could say that I had my first Red Hot. Frankly, it isn’t my preference, not because Wayne doesn’t make a good dog.  More due to the determination that relish and I do not get along and I’m not one for tomatoes or peppers on my dogs. However, the Willy Chili Dog was solid with beanless chili, shredded cheddar, and onions. (I’ll take two!) The fries were fat and soft with the right amount of salt.  If I come back, I would consider having the State Street Fries which are topped with garlic and would probably take me back to cold nights watching the San Francisco Giants play.

If you are a hot dog lover, or just have a craving, I would recommend Wayne’s. Plus, for those of you looking for a deal, Wayne’s has a Hog Dog Happy Hour from 4:00 p.m. to close.  Buy a Red Hot or Little Leaguer (regular dog with your choice of condiments), large fries, and a drink, and you get a second regular size Red Hot or Little Leaguer for free. Total cost about $9.00.

Wayne’s Chicago Red Hots

3901 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Portland, OR 97214

 503.493.4537 

www.wayneschicagoredhots.com

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It’s summer, it’s sunny (at least the clouds may clear for an hour or two), and I want to sit outside with a drink.  Since it is close, we’ve had good experiences there before and our favorite local jazz vocalist, Shelly Rudolph, used to sing there occasionally…Mister and I headed down to 23 Hoyt.

We have enjoyed the Happy Hour at 23 Hoyt several times in the past year, and have brought both friends and business associates to enjoy the special cocktails and appetizers, especially the beet salad, French fries, and hamburgers. When we arrived, there was an outside table available, and we swooped down while the host found menus.

The first thing I noticed was a change in the Happy Hour menu.  Uh-oh.  The menu used to provide several munchies priced $1 – 5, with six cocktails priced at $5.  Now, the Happy Hour menu prices range from $1 - $11, with only one specialty cocktail and several “basic” drinks (think one spirit and a mixer such as gin and tonic) for $6. The hamburger which used to be priced at $5 and included French fries was now a bit more.  Sigh.  It looked like our usual $25 or less Happy Hour bill was going up.

Menu and Bourbon and Ginger

We ordered two basic drinks, bourbon and ginger for me (because I love my bourbon!) and rum and coke for Mister while we reviewed the new food options.  There were some old favorites, as well as the addition of some interesting flatbreads and a daily special. In the end, Mister ordered the Andouille and Pepper Flatbread, I ordered the daily “Something Special” special, and we added an order of fried mushrooms.

The winner of the meal from a taste standpoint was the Andouille Sausage and Pepper Flatbread.  It was crisp, although a little burnt on one side, the sausage was served in its ground form (instead of sliced) and nicely seasoned, and the peppers added a fabulous flavor. It was a mouth pleaser and I would get this again even at the $9 price; however it is not what I would consider a Happy Hour deal.

Andouille Sausage Flatbread with Ikea knife

The Crab and Green Bean Salad was the “Something Special.” This was delicious, with a vinaigrette base instead of mayonnaise.  The green beans were fresh and crisp, the dill fragrant. The portion was smaller than I would have liked, but then again, crab can be expensive. However….it meant I was still hungry.

Crab and Green Bean Salad

I inhaled the fried mushrooms, which were previously $2 and are now $3 for about six.  They were gone before I remembered to get a picture, so we ordered the fries and deviled eggs.

I love deviled eggs…probably because they are seasonal and I usually don’t get them unless there is a barbecue or picnic at someone’s house.  Two eggs (four halves) were served and they were competent, but not as zingy as I remembered from previous visits.  The fries had also seen a price increase from $1 to $2, but still what I would consider a Happy Hour deal. Shoestring cut, piled high with mustard aioli, these are still a crowd pleaser. Unfortunately, aioli was not as good as in the past, a very heavy Dijon taste that made me think of a cross between mustard seeds, horseradish, and a bitter chardonnay.  I tried it a couple of times before putting it aside.

French Fries

So what do you do when an old favorite makes some changes?  I don’t mind a small increase in prices (e.g., $1 more for the fries), and some of the new additions like the flatbreads are tasty, however I wonder if the self-proclaimed New American Tavern has lost its Happy Hour soul?  When Happy Hour food prices go above $5 or $6, they are psychologically no longer a deal and patrons begin to think in terms of dinner prices. For example, the hamburger used to be $11 at dinner and you could get it at $5 during Happy Hour.  But now that burger during Happy Hour is in the $7 – 11 range depending on toppings (e.g., regular, bleu cheese, fried egg and avocado).  And, the loss of a choice of the more interesting Happy Hour cocktails (e.g., the Monkey Wrench with pepper infused vodka and mango puree), is a let down.  

I’m not willing to strike 23 Hoyt from my list of preferred restaurants, but it will no longer be a “go to” for Happy Hour.

23 Hoyt

529 NW 23^rdAve.

Portland, OR 97210

503.445.7400

www.23hoyt.com

July 31, 2010

Andouille Sausage Flatbread       $ 9.00

“Something Special”                   $ 6.00

Fried Mushrooms                       $ 3.00

French Fries                              $ 2.00

Deviled Eggs                             $ 2.00

Iced Tea                                    $ 3.00

Bourbon and Ginger                   $ 6.00

Rum and Coke                           $ 6.00

Total                                        $37.00

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I was craving a cheese steak sandwich.  The night before I had ordered a cheese steak at Elephant’s Deli. It was okay with mushrooms, onions, and peppers, it wasn’t as meat-filled as I like it.  Looking for possible venues, everything seemed to be on the east side of the river or only offered cheese steak on the lunch menu. Then, The Peoples’ Sandwich of Portland (TPSP) popped up on my search.  Close, NW, and closing in less than 20 minutes.  Eek!  Jumping in the car, I tried to temper my guilt about showing up at closing time and swore that if they were willing to scratch my cheese steak itch, I would take it to go.  

Every car pulled out in front of us.  Every pedestrian walked s-l-o-w-l-y across the street.  Every light turned red.  Seriously.  Every one.  I turned to Mister, “We’re not going to make it.”  He looked at me, the red of the dashboard reflecting of his face, “We’ll make it.”

The Peoples’ Sandwich of Portland

Mister pulled in front of TPSP with its hammer-and-sickle-inspired logo. The clock showed three minutes to closing.  The sign still said “open,” but there was no one inside.  I jumped out to find a gent on the sidewalk in front. Lifting my chin at the door, I inquired if it was his joint and if it was still open. He replied it was.  I apologized for coming so close to closing and asked if he would be willing to make something to go.  He explained that it seems he always gets one or two customers at the wire, invited me check the menu (handwritten on butcher block paper), and that making a couple more sandwiches was no problem.  

We started with an ode to the potato: handmade potato chips (thick cut, crisp, lightly seasoned, with a nice mouth bite) and curly fries (hot with great handmade tomato ketchup). TPSP also makes their own hot sauce, but I didn’t partake…this time. Then, we moved on to the main attraction: cheese steak sandwiches: chopped beef with cheese, green peppers, and onions on a soft hoagie roll.  While perhaps not an “authentic” Philly Cheese Steak, it is a solid Portland version without the interloping Cheese Whiz.  

The prices are reasonable (around $8), the food delicious, there is a vegetarian option, and a Twitter feed to keep you up to date with the menu and other offerings (e.g., soup). I look forward to returning and trying the other options including the breakfast sandwiches, veggie subs, and the Cuban.  I may be back sooner if there is any Navy bean soup with smoked Tillamook cheddar cornbread left.  Most of all, I was really impressed with how friendly and accommodating the owner was and I appreciate his willingness remain open a little later this cold, rainy evening.

Handmade Potato Chips and a Fresca

(Apologies for the cell phone photos.)

Curly Fries with Handmade Tomato Ketchup

Cheese Steak Sandwich (with bonus Tootsie Roll)

The Peoples’ Sandwich of Portland

53 NW 1^st Avenue

Portland, OR 97209

2738 NE Alberta St.

Portland, OR 97211

503.222.0525

www.sandwichofportland.com

November 11, 2009

2 Cheese Steaks (with Chips)     $16.00

1 Curly Fries                            $  3.00

1 Fresca                                   $  1.00 

1 Pabst Blue Ribbon                 $  2.00      

Total                                        $22.00

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Tonight I’m craving a latte…one with whole milk and (oh no!) caffeine.  The smell of freshly ground beans.  A divinely pulled shot by an artist that has nothing to do with Starbucks Corporate offices.  A bit of crème art that remains in the cup as I nurse its smooth caramel flavor.  An experience that puts me in that happy, satisfied place.

Tomorrow, I’m going to Barista. I don’t know if I’ll request a latte made with Stumptown, Counter Culture, Ritual or Intelligentsia beans. I’ll go early, but not too early. Their decaf selection is limited, so if I go a little later, then I have reasonable deniability that they ran out of decaf and I was forced to have regular.

Shhhhhh…Our little secret!

Barista

Latte

Barista

539 NW 13^th Ave.

Portland, OR

503.274.1211

www.baristapdx.com

Latte                                         $3.50

Total                                        $3.50

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“It’s almost too clever for its own good,” I whispered to Mister over my menu.  The Original opened in 2009 with an edgy menu.  Reviewing the possibilities, it was clear that although it was attached to the Marriott Courtyard around the corner, I had never seen a room service menu of this ilk: a flight of hot dogs (three hot dogs: Chicago style, New York style, Portland style), Voodoo Donut burger (a burger on a glazed doughnut), and deconstructed clam chowder.

I started with a cocktail.  The Original makes its own original sodas, with our without spirits.  I asked for a suggestion and was told the Shake a Dilly (gin, lime, simple syrup, and triple sec) would be a good choice.  I enjoyed the drink, although it didn’t quite line up with what I had been expecting. Subsequently, I was informed that I had ended up with a different cocktail based on the citrus lemongrass soda which made much more sense to my taste buds. 

Mystery Cocktail ($6.00)

Next, Mister and I had the Liver & Onions, an appetizer of Funyun-crusted duck liver, melted onions, and sherry.  This dish was richly over the top and didn’t have a distinctive liver taste I expected or craved.  Mister, who typically avoids liver dishes and doesn’t much care for the taste, had more than few bites which confirmed that it didn’t taste like liver.  

Liver & Onions ($5.00)

I selected the entrée special, a deconstructed clam chowder.  I loved the concept of it, but it wasn’t quite successful in the execution.  The tasteless fish could not hold a candle to its potato, bacon, and cream foundation.  There were a few clams mixed in, and I would have preferred more clams and 86 the fish.  Mister’s entrée, the Beef Stroganoff, was much better.  If you are craving this classic dish, the way your grandmother made it (egg noodles, beef, wild mushrooms, and sour cream), order it here. Then go home and fall into a food coma.  The portions are large: share with a friend or expect to leave with a doggy bag.

Deconstructed Clam Chowder (Market)

Beef Stroganoff ($14.95)

In retrospect, we shouldn’t have ordered dessert, but it was so hard to resist tasting every course when you are trying a new restaurant.  Mister selected the Ode to Oregon (apple pie with a Tillamook Cheese Crust), I chose the Pure Joy (chocolate fudge cake with coconut filling, chocolate ganache and almonds).  Again, portions are large, so definitely share if you can agree on one.  During a subsequent visit, I tried the Blushing Buttermilk, their homage to red velvet.  It was dry and not as good as other red velvet purveyors in the city, therefore you’ll want to pass on it. The sundae bar is tempting since The Original makes their own ice cream, but I have other favorite spots for ice cream (e.g., Cool Moon).

Apple Pie with Ice Cream ($8.00)

Pure Joy Chocolate/Coconut Cake ($8.00)

If you can get beyond the portion size and its desire to be tragically-hip, The Original has some solid offerings and is a convenient place to eat, especially on days other restaurants are closed.  (This is where the relationship with Courtyard Marriott is of key importance: they are open seven days a week and holidays for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in order to feed the hotel guests.)  While the dishes may not be consistent, there will be moments of brilliance where they can scratch that odd itch.  For example, they have the best poutine ($7.50) I’ve ever had outside of Quebec.

The Original

300 SW 6^thAve

Portland, OR 97204

503.546.2666

www.originaldinerat.com

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I enjoy cocktails and drinks with friends, however I have never been motivated to participate in the “bar scene.”  Recently, a friend was scheduled to appear on the Ed Forman Show at Dante’s, so we decided to check out this infamous locale. 

Scheduled every Tuesday at 9:00 p.m., the Ed Forman Show is Aaron Ross’ rif on a 1970s talk show.  In his role as Forman, Mr. Ross dons an intriguing plaid sports coat (white with red checkered pin stripes) and a wig that looks like it got in the middle of escalating hostilities between a cat and a bottle of hair gel during a long car ride.  I understand that Mr. Ross has performed over a hundred shows and Forman in the last year.  If what we saw on Tuesday is indicative of his past performances, my condolences to those audiences.  I’ve read that Ross likes the challenge of improv and the interaction with the audience.  While it is obvious to me that Ross is well read and can combine some wit with intelligence, he did not show any skill in handling the unpredictability of the audience, and towards the end, an audience that was turning against him.  Ross needs a writer (or a script), an editor (to cut the dick jokes and improve his pacing), and the realization that he needs to learn how to dial back to let his guests shine.  

The headline guest for this evening was Viva Las Vegas (a.k.a. Liv Osthus) whose book and memoir, Magic Gardens, arrives in stores next week. I first met Liv a few years ago at a dinner; a bright, beautiful gamine who glanced up with a bit of shy mischief before proffering a witty retort. At that time, she never shied away from the fact she began stripping 13 years ago. Today, she does not shy away from her breast cancer diagnosis and subsequent mastectomy.  When taking the stage at Dante’s, she wore her hair short and dark, with a “Duluth” t-shirt as a nod to her home state of Minnesota.  She responded to Forman’s hormone-focused questions and odd Billy Idol serenade with grace.  The moment of the evening was when Forman, in a weak attempt to emulate Craig Kilborn’s quiz style, asked Liv to chose either Highlights Magazine or High Life Magazine.  Liv chose Highlights, remarking it was the first place she had been published at age seven (?!) and then recited the poem that had been published. 

Magic Gardens: The Memoirs of Viva Las Vegas    

While there was no cover, I ordered a Manhattan and Mister had a beer.  The Manhattan came in a low ball with rocks, and no discernible evidence of vermouth or bitters.  While it may be a classic cocktail, the bartender obviously had more experience with tapping kegs and mixing well drinks along the lines of rum and coke.  As I nursed the Manhattan through the show before realizing there was a fly in it.  (Really.)  Dante’ also serves pizza to soak up the alcohol, but, with only one drink, my blood alcohol level was not high enough to warrant that experiment.

Manhattan on the rocks (with fly)

Dante’s

1 SW 3rd Ave
Portland, OR 97204
503.226.6630

www.danteslive.com

September 1, 2009

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On Sunday, Mister and I were invited to the annual barbecue hosted by David Rounds and Jenny Tallis.  They are such an amazing couple.  Jenny is a marketing, public relations, and promotions guru who helps small and medium sized businesses grow.  When she walks into a room, she brings an amazing amount of positive energy and she is not afraid to challenge assumptions or self-imposed limits.  David has spent over a decade in wine distribution and offers brilliant, accessible wine-focused courses through Wine for Everyone.  He has embraced the current economy by providing suggested pairings with pantry favorites:  Kraft Mac n’ Cheese with Vodopivec Vitovska from the hills of Trieste anyone?  And, I love the intent behind his new class, “Drink Your Way Through the Recession.” 

When David and Jenny host a party, the wine is plentiful and the food amazing.  When we arrived, the back yard was filled with a crowd of at least three, if not four, generations sampling wine (for those 21 and over) and snacking on tacos, chips and black beans, and corn. Meanwhile the “guest” of honor was in the corner under the pear tree.  A beautiful picture of porcine loveliness.

About an hour later, the pig was pulled from the heat and set to rest.  The crowd that gathered debated the merits of cracklin’, what happened to certain “parts,” and, of course, when it would be ready to eat.  Mister explained the importance of resting the meat to me: the juices leave the muscle cells when cooking, so by letting it rest, the liquid is reabsorbed thereby insuring the meat is moist and juicy.  The taste test confirmed the theory.  Moist and juicy.

Roasting

Resting

Carving

Hops in their back yard…because man cannot live on wine alone.  

August 23, 2009

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I am rather fond of club sandwiches. Meet my favorite club sandwich in Portland, OR, and probably one of the consistent best I’ve had throughout North America.  It is produced by Vista Spring Café, a small restaurant at the corner of Vista and Spring Streets across from Ainsworth Elementary School.  I’ve ordered this sandwich on and off for the past four or five years, and found it has always been consistent in its high quality.  I usually go with sourdough, although whole wheat and rye are available.  The bread is always perfectly toasted, the tomato tastes like a tomato, the lettuce is green and crisp, the bacon a subtle counterpoint to the turkey, and a good dollop of mayonnaise.  (Yum, mayonnaise.)  The sandwich comes with Kettle Food brand potato chips, a local favorite with solid roots in the local and sustainable food movements.

Vista Club Sandwich

I admit that their club sandwich can make my day a little brighter or the hassles a little less.  Some days, eating it even becomes transcendent.

Mister ordered the French Cheeseburger.  An interesting combination of cheeseburger with French Dip sauce on the side. Tasty, but sits a bit heavy.  It placed him in a bit of a food coma for the afternoon. 

We also had the clam chowder, New England style, with fresh dill sprinkled on top.  I don’t often order a starter, but was in the mood. Mister followed my lead. A traditional cup size, there were plenty of potatoes and clams.  I felt it needed a little salt and pepper to bring out the flavors. The soup came with bread, fresh out of the oven and still piping hot.  Based on my experience, the bread is much better straight out of the oven then when it has cooled.  Therefore, you want to catch them on baking day around 11:30 a.m. when they open for lunch.

Clam Chowder (Cup)

Fresh Bread (Camera didn’t capture the steam rising!)

To drink, I had the fresh squeezed lemonade.  I will not order lemonade if it is out of a gun or if I suspect it is from a mix.  The version at Vista Spring is sweet with a little bit of tart and I would definitely consider it as a mixer to their cocktail menu in the evenings.  Another good choice: Italian sodas. They have a wide variety of syrups to choose from and I can recommend cherry, grape, orange, and lime without hesitation.

Lemonade

Vista Spring also has tasty personal-sized pizzas with a wide variety of toppings and combinations that are quite imaginative as well as tasty.  Crusts are thinner, but can be a little tough if you are saving for leftovers.  I understand they have just started serving breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays.  Stay tuned.

Vista Spring Cafe

2440 S.W. Vista Avenue

Portland, OR 97201

503.222.2811

www.vistaspringcafe.com

August 24, 2009

Clam Chowder (2 cups)              $ 9.90

Club Sandwich                          $ 9.50

French Cheeseburger                 $ 9.50

Iced Tea                                    $ 1.75

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade        $ 2.50

Total                                        $33.15

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Mister likes food with “flavor.”  Loosely translates, this means he likes dishes that are bold enough to look him in the eye without blinking: spicy, vinegary, salty, or peppery…but not necessarily hot.  I like to think of my taste as a compliment to his, as opposed to the opposite.  I go for sweet and like a good burn. Together, we can be a most appreciative audience.

Pambiche is one restaurant that we can both agree upon. This Cuban restaurant caters to his love of Latin and my love of high octane caffeine and sweet pastries.  He will start with a juice such as orange or orange pineapple.  I will start with a café con leche made with Stumptown Coffee. Milky and sweet, this drink will wake me up and keep me going for about four hours.  (Note: Mister limits my intake to one. The last time I had two, I turned into a hyper-active teenager talking at two to three times my normal speed and jumping from topic to topic without break.) 

Orange Pineapple Juice

Café Con Leche

I may go for the Cuban Omelet (Tortilla Cubana).  These are much more savory than the omelets you may find elsewhere. I love the Spanish or Basque versions which are almost as big as the Chinese plate they are served upon.  I would recommend sharing with another person and splitting a side basket of pastries ($5.00).

Basque Omelet

Sometimes I skip a traditional breakfast and go for the Cuban Continental Breakfast (Desayuno Tipico) which includes a coffee drink (my café con leche) and a basket of pastries for $7.00. For an additional $2.00, you can add a glass of juice or fruit medley which reminds me of a really good fruit cocktail.  The pastries range in flavors, and some are hurt-your-teeth sweet such as the pineapple or papaya and cheese filled little pies…something that Hostess should have tried distributing in the 1970s.

Mister enjoys the scrambles, but swears he is going to try something different every time and continues to surprise me.  The fritters and croquettes are lovely as appetizers and the beans and rice a solid offering.  

Larger groups are harder to accommodate.  The inside is small and crowded with closely-spaced tables.  I recommend sitting outside, weather permitting.  Be sure to put them on your earlier morning options: they open at 7:00 a.m. for breakfast….perfect if you need to fuel up before morning commitments. 

Pambiche

2811 NE Glisan

Portland, OR 97232

503.233.0511

www.pambiche.com

Orange Pineapple Juice             $  3.00

Café Con Leche                        $  3.25

Basque Omelet                         $10.50

Cuban Sausage Scramble          $ 9.50

Total                                        $26.25

P.S. Look for some interesting street art…or positive affirmations: “She’s beautiful in the corners of her eyes.”

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Okay.  Since no one else seems to have asked, I will.  

What the heck happened? 

When Sal’s Famous Italian Kitchen on Nob Hill first opened, they were our natural go-to for dinner when we were too tired to cook because it was a quick drive, the prices were very reasonable, and the quality was high. And when we didn’t want to leave the couch, they delivered!  It was like being in New York City and being able to have the corner restaurant drop something by.  Then, as expected with the economy, we started cooking at home more and Sal’s received less of our custom. 

We visited a couple of times in the last 90 days.  The people watching can be quite fun: during our last meal a table of four dashing older men were celebrating a birthday and were flirting madly with the server and surrounding tables.  However, the service seemed one to two steps behind, forgetting drinks, leaving water glasses empty, ignoring empty break baskets, or remaining silent on entrees that seemed to have been delayed.  Further, the food was average for Portland and I found I actually prefer the lasagna at Whole Foods ($6.00) to Sal’s ($13.00) which was swimming in and overwhelmed by its sauce-drenched presentation.

Caesar Salad

Lasagna - Extremely hot dish (should come with a warning label)

Sal’s Famous Italian Kitchen

33 NW 23rd Pl.

Portland, OR 97210

503.467.4067

www.salskitchen.com

Caesar Salad                            $  5.00

2 Lasagna                                 $26.00

Total                                        $31.00

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