Junk Drawer: Favorite Restaurant Edition 3/29
by Philthyanimal on Mar 28, 2009 11:28 PM PDT
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For 2009 I've made a conscious effort to not dine at national corporate chain restaurants like Red Robin...and to dine at smaller local mom and pop hole in the wallish type places. So far this year I've found some really good gems. According to Food Network, and some of the celeb chefs on FN, Portland is among the top 5 cities for dining. Just recently Guy from Diners Drive Ins and Dives came to town and dinned at our best hole in the walls.
So BE...let me ask you, what are your 3 favorite local restaurants, and what is the standout dish that each restaurant serves?
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Oh man…its so tough only choosing 3 restaurants…it’s almost as tough as finding 3 blazers to hate. I’ll give it a shot with my 3 current favorites…
My Brother’s Crawfish – Crawfish boil – this small restaurant doesnt have the best decor or ambiance, but it makes up for it with damn good NOLA food. The broth that they simmer their crawfish and other various seafood is to die for. The spicy broth is addictingly good…its spicy enough to give the crawfish a kick, but is so tasty that it will keep you coming back for more as the spice starts to become unbearable.
Bunk Sandwiches – Selection rotates daily – I’ve been to this place a few times now, and its amazing how strong the buzz is on this place. If you decide to make a trip out here, be prepared to see a line well out the door. They serve traditional and gourmet type sandwiches, however the traditional sandwiches usually feature some kind of unique twist. They use fresh locally sourced ingredients and they seem to put a lot of thought into creating each sandwich, rather than use the same components with different meats like other sandwich shops.
Podnah’s Pit – Prime Rib/Pulled Pork Sandwich – D,D&D recently filmed a segment here…so BE I suggest you hit this small hole in the wall up before that episode airs and this place gets really packed. The prime rib isn’t a permanent fixture on the menu, but at 18 dollars you get 12 mouth watering ounces of prime rib that is unlike any other you have ever had. You can taste its smokey goodness in every inch of this artery clogger. The PP Sandwich is a permanent menu item and you’ll be hard pressed to find a better version of this anywhere else.
The most hated Blazer is like the least hottest supermodel - Sabonis4Ever
by Philthyanimal on Mar 28, 2009 11:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Where's My Brother's Crawfish?
I’ve heard of it, but can’t place it . . .
by Corvid on Mar 28, 2009 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MBC is on 82nd
its a a few blocks north of division on 82nd. its across the street from the slavic church/82nd st theater and near by the new pcc campus. its in a strip mall type place that is a bit difficult to find.
The most hated Blazer is like the least hottest supermodel - Sabonis4Ever
by Philthyanimal on Mar 28, 2009 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Second!
OK, I’m with ya on the avoiding big corporate chains. I’d have to say Lovely Hula Hands and Pok Pok are the best places, but I couldn’t name the best dish. Pine Street Biscuit sounds pretty good right now for tomorrow’s brunch, just because they do really excellent job with simple breakfasty eggs ‘n’ biscuits. And the next place I want to try is Meat Cheese Bread, for the same reasons mentioned about Bunk (which is also on my hit list.)
by Corvid on Mar 28, 2009 11:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you have excellent taste
I haven’t been to LHH, but I love the Viet Wings at Pok Pok. Funny how you mention Pine State…I was just looking at their website to see if they are open tomorrow.
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by Philthyanimal on Mar 28, 2009 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The first time I went to Pine State
Nate (a North Carolina, i.e Pine State guy) had just been in and was trying to convince the owners to become the Official Breakfast Place of the Portland Trailblazers. The staff was pretty jazzed that Nate liked the place. I though it was funny, considering that they specialize in artery-clogging fare. It’s not exactly health food.
I’d be shocked it they’re not open on Sundays.
by Corvid on Mar 29, 2009 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the blazers started
to use local sponsors (IE Fire on the Mountain instead of Buffalow Wild Wings) I’d love this organization even more than i currently do. sadly i dont think local businesses can afford to be big time sponsors.
The most hated Blazer is like the least hottest supermodel - Sabonis4Ever
by Philthyanimal on Mar 29, 2009 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell, I'd be happy if Baja Fresh replaced Taco Bell for the chalupa promotion.
Ummm…does BF even have chalupas on the menu?
Hit it. Yes he did. Ohhhh yeah.
by Badalona Baddie on Mar 29, 2009 12:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish the Blazers would give discounts for smaller local businesses to advertise.
If there’s one thing I don’t care for with the Blazers, it’s that their advertisers are almost exclusively huge national (or multinational) corporations. I guess Standard TV & Appliance would be an exception.
Hit it. Yes he did. Ohhhh yeah.
by Badalona Baddie on Mar 29, 2009 12:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chain restaurants are awesome for cheap, uncultured bums like myself, so I give Denny's the nod here.
by AK1984 on Mar 29, 2009 12:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Here is my take on them:
You do not go to chain places for good food, you/people go to them because it is safe. They know that they an find something that will be edible and better than what they can make at home, otherwise why leave home? It is called “monoculture,” that is why in almost every town, there is a mall and around is are the accessory stores like Gart Bros, Best Buy, World Market and chain restaurants like Olive Garden, Red Robin, and Chillis, that way you can go from town to town and never feel like you have left your own town, which is crazy.
People do not go to ma and pa places because they do not know if they are good or not and they do not want to pony up $10-15/plate for food that might be bad, it tends to be a pessimistic and not very adventurous view on life, IMO.
Yes you might get a meal that you love and you found your new favorite RR, but in the same token you could find a place where you hate your meal, but even then you still gained something from the experience, you learned that you will not be eating there again!
I always make it a point whenever I go on vacation, to eat at local places. If I can go to it in my home town, I can’t go to it in my vaycay town, fast food notwithstanding because sometimes you just want something cheap and fast for sustenance.
I tend to see food for two purposes
1. For sustenance, you know for energy and to be able to live, kinda important.
and
2. For enjoyment of food.
I like to separate them so I hit fast food for my sustenance and hit the $1 menu cause that is all it is. I dont really enjoy it, but it is edible and gives me energy. I also like going out and getting really good food and do not mind spending $25-30/plate if it is good even if there is not a lot of food as long as it is of high quality, I’ll just go use a few of me free chalupa coupons afterwards if I am still hungry.
Wow that was a little longer than I expected but nonetheless
"Damn the Blazers. Damn them to hell. They are working the rest of the league like a speed bag." - Bill Simmons 6/26/08
by SpyderRyder on Mar 29, 2009 1:15 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I would say that a big benefit of a corporate, chain restaurant
is generally much improved health and sanitation standards. In the chains, the layers of management oversight, surprise inspections by District/Area managers, daily cleanliness and temperature food checks, plus the fear of bad PR from an incident encourages a very high level of food safety. Fast food joints have very high standards of cleanliness, for the most part, even if the food sucks. (Yes, as a young lad I managed some restaurants.) The trade-off is artificial atmosphere, forced upsells by servers and uninspired cuisine. Smaller mom/pop places simply don’t have the oversight to guarantee sanitation—an annual visit by the health dept has little or no bearing on daily standards. (Ever seen an episode of Kitchen Nightmares?) There are definitely small operations that have super high standards, but the percentage is lower compared to chains.
That being said, I almost never eat at a chain restaurant. I prefer to roll the dice in exchange for tasty food, unique experience and to support a local business owner.
It's spelled "PRZYBILLA."
vanillathrillagorillaprzybilla
by RenoBlazerFan on Mar 29, 2009 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah, I don't live in Portland anymore, but I definitely miss Le Montage
It's spelled "PRZYBILLA."
vanillathrillagorillaprzybilla
by RenoBlazerFan on Mar 29, 2009 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Flying Pie Pizza...mmmm...
It's spelled "PRZYBILLA."
vanillathrillagorillaprzybilla
by RenoBlazerFan on Mar 29, 2009 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah you kinda echo what I said
whenever you come back use this site
http://www2.co.multnomah.or.us/Health/mchealthinspect/
it is the Mult. Co. food inspectors report site. You can see which places were not up to snuff, although not to go all philosophical here but generally speaking our food is pretty clean comparatively in the world, so those reports kinda matter to me, but kinda not.
I sometimes find it funny that we complain about going into a FF restaurant and having to wait more than 5 mins to get our food, when people in other countries are like “You can go into places and they give you food in just 5 mins?!?! We cant even get food here.”
"Damn the Blazers. Damn them to hell. They are working the rest of the league like a speed bag." - Bill Simmons 6/26/08
by SpyderRyder on Mar 29, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks for the link
didnt know that was posted online.
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by Philthyanimal on Mar 29, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bar Carlo at SE 64th and Foster.
It’s in a nothing part of town, which is why you can get a table there with little or no wait, even on weekends. One of the best breakfasts in the city — certainly the best breakfast potatoes — and awe-inspiring bloody marys. They put big chunks of in-season fresh fruit on your plate not as a garnish, but to actually eat. Self-serve Stumptown coffee. Plenty of space, kid friendly, reasonable prices — and if you want you can go into the next-door waiting area and play pool, pinball or even old-school Nintendo.
Hit it. Yes he did. Ohhhh yeah.
by Badalona Baddie on Mar 29, 2009 12:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Funny. I agree that Bar Carlo is good but I was disappointed with the potatoes. I guess they were just not the style that I prefer.
Brett Pill - Lord of the double.
by malarky on Mar 30, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too name a few...
Toro Bravo – Tapas – just ate there tonight and it lived up to the hype. Saburo’s – japanese – not high end, just really good. El Gaucho – Steak House – when you happen to find a spare benjamin laying around and decide to go out and get a bite.
by Cyclops@Centercourt on Mar 29, 2009 12:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Saburos is the place in Moreland, right?
There is ALWAYS a big line waiting outside that place. I’ve never eaten there b/c I’m line-phobic, but it’s obviously got a great rep.
Hit it. Yes he did. Ohhhh yeah.
by Badalona Baddie on Mar 29, 2009 12:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oops
I meant to reply to yours…see below
by Cyclops@Centercourt on Mar 29, 2009 12:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Toro Bravo is amongst my favorites. Almost everything I have tried from them has been good.
Brett Pill - Lord of the double.
by malarky on Mar 30, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like a tiny mexican place on Woodstock next to a Plaid Pantry
Also the Delta Cafe on Woodstock is good.
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 2:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I just inhaled a little bug through my nose.
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 2:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll have what he's having.
GO
THE TEACHER ......come into my classroom "THE PAINT" for some tutelage.
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by Blazer1342 on Mar 30, 2009 1:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is depressing.
"Well, Travis just showed us that we can go to Travis Outlaw." - Nate McMillan
by 12sharks on Mar 29, 2009 3:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cantabria-Spain:
Sergio + Rudy = 16
Sergio + Bayless = 16
Batum 8+8=16
by amlmart1 on Mar 29, 2009 4:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Those look wonderful
I’d go to El Capricho just for the architecture. I didn’t know that Gaudi had any buildings outside of Barcelona.
by Corvid on Mar 29, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Le Montage
"Slum dunk? You just go to the rim, and crush.. crush the ball in the rim."
- Nic Batum
by idoltime on Mar 29, 2009 5:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
...is the bomb
Montage is probably my favorite restaurant in town…Cajun/Creole fare, I recommend the linguini with andouille sausage…dank!
UDOKA!
by CLRNCE. on Mar 29, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
dallas bbq's
because my boy is a big investor in the company,great food and the best chicken wings also jackson hole burgers,the best burgers in the world.real man’s food for a man’s man like myself.
by fatty on Mar 29, 2009 6:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fatty - you'da loved this place on Beale St in Memphis - memphis BBQ they think is best
…now there are 2 different types) here in NC where they (of course) think they’re best – - – but Texas BBQ? Now thats real nice :-)
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 29, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great idea for a junk drawer
For my next visit to Portland and to send my sister some recommendations. I rarely go to chains in Atlanta and love to try new independent places. That’s how we explore the city. It’s amazing how many locals don’t even know certain parts of the city because they aren’t adventurous (sp).
So what’s the best pizza in Portland? I miss the pizza having lived in Dallas, St. Louis and now Atlanta I haven’t even found one place in all three cities that even compare to some of the worst pizza I had in Portland.
"I saw him in the face" Sergio's quote on the latest alley-oop to Rudy.
by blazermaniac32 on Mar 29, 2009 6:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
One of the best things about Flying Pie
It’s available at the Academy Theater, almost next door. It’s the best pizza/beer/cheap movie combo in town. Better than McMenamins or Laurelhurst, foodwise.
by Corvid on Mar 29, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I need to check that out
You have to pwactice.
by tominhawaii on Mar 30, 2009 2:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yum. Pizza is one of my biggest vices.
These places aren’t for everyone, but I’m fine with paying for a flavorful crust, quality ingredients, and not too much cheese:
For deep dish — Dove Vive (interesting toppings)
For thin crust/wood fired - Ken’s and Apizza Scholls (long waits though); Ken’s has better sides/salads al Forno Ferruzza; used to be a food cart by PSU (maybe it’s still there?) but they opened up a restaurant recently
Place I want to check out next -
by Corvid on Mar 29, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Try again
These places aren’t for everyone, but I’m fine with paying for a flavorful crust, quality ingredients, and not too much cheese:
For deep dish — Dove Vive (interesting toppings)
For thin crust/wood fired — Ken’s and Apizza Scholls (long waits though); Ken’s has better sides/salads
Place I want to check out next — al Forno Ferruzza; used to be a food cart by PSU (maybe it’s still there?) but they opened up a restaurant recently
by Corvid on Mar 29, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I went to Sparkys before the game yesterday
And that pizza was BOMB. I think Apizza Scholls is the best in the city, but this was a close second (maybe first because of their prices are much better). I had a slice of the margerhita and something really spicy with jalapenos, pep, and a spicy sausage. Both were great. I went to the location on MLK near the nike store (in NE) and I saw that they have a second location on Lombard and MLK.
You could also by whole specialty pies for prices that were at least competitive with Pizza Hut. Cheaper than Pizzicato by a lot I think.
by StuckeyDuck on Mar 29, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best pizza in portland
Apizza scholls, Ken’s Artisan if you want more gourmet type pizzas
I do enjoy Flying pie, but Scholls beats it any day.
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by Philthyanimal on Mar 29, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks all!
I have a fondness for Flying Pie, good to know on my next visit I have others to try as well!
"I saw him in the face" Sergio's quote on the latest alley-oop to Rudy.
by blazermaniac32 on Mar 30, 2009 6:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
let me know if you need a dining buddy
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by Philthyanimal on Mar 30, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nonna Emilia's
Fantastic Italiano
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 29, 2009 7:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed as well...
Their Pizzas and Calzones are frackin huge!
by mjsmith3 on Mar 29, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmm .. gotta try Nona Emilia's again
.. haven’t been there in years!
by jayfisher on Mar 29, 2009 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not as good anymore. :(
Other than death and taxes, only 4 things in this world are indisputable:
Brandon Roy is the BEST player in the NBA in the clutch.
Montana to Rice were the greatest to ever play the game.
The Four Horsemen of Maddux, Smoltz, Glavine and Avery were unstoppable.
No one protects the pipes like Luongo.
by GreatOden'sRaven on Mar 30, 2009 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I went about 2 weeks ago
Still was pretty great in my book….also the guy with the accordian played “Freebird” for us….which was funny
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 30, 2009 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well that is AWESOME
i havent been as impressed. but there is another really good italian restaurant there but i cant remember its name, when i do i will post it.
Other than death and taxes, only 4 things in this world are indisputable:
Brandon Roy is the BEST player in the NBA in the clutch.
Montana to Rice were the greatest to ever play the game.
The Four Horsemen of Maddux, Smoltz, Glavine and Avery were unstoppable.
No one protects the pipes like Luongo.
by GreatOden'sRaven on Mar 30, 2009 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
awesome
my cats, who never show any interest in the tv/videos on computer, watched that the whole way through.
That’s a talented cat- guess that’s why Dave chose him.
by Section323 on Mar 29, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmmm....
well I don’t get out much for dining, living in Salem where such selections are more a choice of where do I want to get sick tonight? When the happenin spot is a place called Hot Dog’s you know things are backasswards around here.
However this quaint little Asian eatery Hu Dongs or something like that is very good, and I like the clay pot with shrimp (and normally ordering shrimp in a place like this would freak me out.)
When I’m in Silverton working, I like to eat at Los Girasoles, family owned little eatery that provides authentic mexican cooking. I cannot get enough of their sopitas de carne asada. Good service, friendly atmosphere, with real druit ice cream bars for dessert (the mango is my flavorite!)
2 out of 3 aint bad.
(PS Thanks for the good word in yesterdays junk, Phil. Good luck to you as well, ….. …… uh… bro.)
I AM A PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS SUPPORTER.
by bow4meow on Mar 29, 2009 7:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
PLEASE DO ME A FAVOR...
Please give a rec to my fanpost “Who wants to buy a 2008-09 PTB poster?” (even if you hate the idea) so that I can get a good read on potential demand for such a thing.
I don’t wanna dump a bunch of time figuring stuff out if there’s not any interest.
Thanks.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
by timbo on Mar 29, 2009 9:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Done
Anyone seeing this site refreshing (I think) continuously every couple of secs (I am using IE 7) …it is starting to drive crazy
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 29, 2009 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for axing for the rec here
I hate it when people do it in their fanposts.
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Timbo I'm not sure if you thought of it
But I heard you need permission from David Stern himself in person before you can even write a fanpost about creating a nice poster. I scanned your thread but didn’t notice anyone mention it so I took it upon myself to alert you to this fact.
Morty
by Mortimer on Mar 29, 2009 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ugh
I just “finished” The Macrophenomenal Pro Basketball Almanac by Freedarko and hated it. Without a doubt the most boring book I have ever read. It is basically a Wikipedia of a bunch of non-Blazers NBA guys with some silly stats. I can’t think of any moment in my life where I wanted to waste the time to read six pages about Stephon Marbury.
I tried to read everything up until chapter five, then I had to go into reading a textbook mode and just skim. What is the point of the “When they were mayors” section? I’m just really pissed off that I asked for it for Christmas and wasted hours of my life reading it.
I was going to say if someone wrote something really cool about tominhawaii, that I’d send them the book. I don’t want to waste the postage. Man that book sucks. I’d rather watch NCAA Women’s NIT than have to open the book again.
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 9:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I am so glad I asked for a video camera
not a stupid ol book
you brought it on yerself man
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 29, 2009 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I blame Blazers Edge
A few folks said it was worth reading. I was hesitant to ask for it because of the stats but the write ups was the worst part. Wikipedia should sue them.
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just another case where reading backfires
Stick to TV, man, stick to TV
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 29, 2009 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to send the book to TominHawaiian
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know him
He doesn’t know how to read
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 29, 2009 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had a thought a while ago
I never gave the book a chance. With that said, it did not do anything to win me over. I was confused by a lot of the pop culture references. What does this mean:
When he leaped over 7’6" Dallas center Shawn Bradley in the 2005 playoffs, it was straight-up Planet Earth: a soft-focus osprey snapping necks in midair.
I know what Planet Earth is. I don’t get anything else.
You have to prawctice.
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess he is comparing
the guy jumping over Bradley to some mid-air hunting by a bird of prey….but it is pretty deep and not a very accessable analogy if you ask me. Analogies are supposed to make communiciations clearer not murkier. I usually refer to this effect as someone being “Too cool for school” (basically trying to show off instead of just getting the job done)
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 29, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look at this picture and tell me that it isn't akin to an osprey snapping necks in midair
by tingeyga on Mar 29, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then what is Bradley
A walking stick or praying mantis? Do those bugs have necks?
You have to pwactice.
by tominhawaii on Mar 30, 2009 2:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just for grins
I was playing around with Hollingers spreadsheet (off effiency, def efficiency ect….) on ESPN.com. It is sortable and I clicked on the Pace column, expecting to find The Blazers down at the bottom (which I did) but was intrigued by the company we are keeping down there.
The bottom 4 teams pace-wise
27. SA
28. NO
29. POR
30. DET
hmmm….that got me curious about the teams at the top of the list pace-wise
1. GS
2. NY
3. IND
4. PHO
Ah…ok …interesting….slowest pace = 4 playoff bound teams ….fastest teams=No playoffs (at this point)
Kinda disappointing in a way since it tends to indicate that boring basketball is the way to go….on the other hand …it looks like the Blazers are on the right side of te equation stylistically speaking. None of this is a new observation …just thought it was interesting
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 29, 2009 9:35 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
With Portland the pacing seems idiosyncratic - -
and by that I mean that it a result of the sheer number of rookies and odd rotations, new plays, and such that we at times will just run out of ideas and let the shot clock just melt away…
with the amount of effort coach puts in from the sideline for Portland to push the pace, being in the bottom five would not seem like the goal, but the result of some late clock improvisation, at which this talented group is remarkably adept.
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 29, 2009 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know it seems that way
but when added to the offensive effiency number (#3 I think) it makes me think that they really must be following the game plan for the most part. Also Nate may be telling them to push it but on the other hand whenever there are too many turn overs …he calls time and yanks the offender out of the game (unless it is Roy or Blake). This leads to some pretty conservative play by the guards
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 29, 2009 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah for sure...but if the conservatism comes out of fear...
is the fear of being yanked proving to be productive ? Or preventing flow to develop for fear of taking a shot “too soon” and missing (although missing 50% = start status) or not making a pass to someone cutting who might make an 80%’er layup …but instead passing around the perimeter until someone is forced into a 6 second isolation?
…it’s all pretty interesting….cause the off balance last minute shots that (so many) of the guys are capable of really do cover their butts at times…and blakes inabilty (at times) to overcome a fast defender leads to some over dribbling..but the results are clear…we’re winning, it’s translating into efficiency, and there remains room for improvement even as we move forward to the playoffs
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 29, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
^^^50% = STAR status
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 29, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
interesting little tidbit
rec’d
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by prezofdeath on Mar 29, 2009 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And like Henry Abbott has pointed out
I’d like to see how slow we “really” are, since when we have our multiple offensive rebounding possessions, it counts as ONE possession… so it makes us look a lot slower than we really are during those possessions.
I mean, we don’t fastbreak much obviously, but we ain’t boring to watch. I don’t think we play a boring brand of basketball at all, even though our pace stats put us so low. I think it may be artificially inflated by our amazing offensive rebounding, though still bottom/top ten in slowness.
I’d like to see us run a lot more, for the record, but what we are doing works really well. I just think it’d work betterer if we keep up the LMA fastbreak and push it how Nate wants more.
Mortimer
by Mortimer on Mar 30, 2009 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I checked that out a while ago
We’re still real slow, any way you look at it. I think I had us as the 5th slowest team accounting for offensive rebounds, but still the 5th most “efficient” since you add in extra possessions. It’s all discussed there, though.
by Royster on Mar 30, 2009 1:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Restaurants
Singha Thai in Lake Grove is consistently excellent.
Malay Satay Hut is very good.
Typhoon is the best Thai in town.
Open invitation: all you who are self-proclaimed ping pong experts. If you think you can beat me - or if you just want to see how it's really played: cdd37@yahoo.com. This means you, too, Jerryd.
by TTRocks on Mar 29, 2009 10:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Farm
Farm
I live in NYC and I miss Farm more every day.
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by nightbluefruit on Mar 29, 2009 10:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It is me and my wifes aniversary today
13 years…..she gave me a CD (Ringo Starr of all things….I have listened to two songs so far and it is pretty good)
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 29, 2009 10:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
She must have got that CD for free
Happy Anniversary.
What did you get her?
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing
Really…I have been sick
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 29, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sick or no
My woman would make no efforts to hide her disappointment. Mail order flowers are always a last ditch option.
by T$ 225 on Mar 29, 2009 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awe
“Happy Anniversary honey, I got you the flu.”
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much
I had a freebie coming though……she has forgotten our aniversary on multiple occasions….including in a scrap book where she wrote April 19th under our wedding picture….I advised that it was actually March 29th so she changed the scrap book a few days later …….to April 29th. This of course actually accomplished 2 things …a freebie on the aniversary thing as well as she has never tried to create a scrap book again. I will get her something when I am feeling up to getting out of the house..maybe a later today
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 29, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your wife sounds hot.
You have to prawctice.
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
She is
She looks like my little girl ….‘cept all growed up. She is bout the best out there…..she likes the Blazers (she went to the game last night with a friend of hers since I wasn’t up to it), likes old cars, not impressed with diamonds, made some good babies, thinks it is funny that she forgot our aniversary, and is bi-curious….wait ok I made that last one up….but she loves me and that is what counts
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 29, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just going off your little girl's photos
Your wife must be really hot.
You have to prawctice.
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know it's good
When I creep myself out.
You have to prawctice.
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol....good..saves me some time
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I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 29, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm watching last nights game
In the 1st quarter Blake was in front of the scorer’s table and pulled up a plastic sheet from the floor then crumpled it up. What was that?
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 11:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
slip nott
they have about a 2ft square of like 2x sided tape to take dirt off of players shoes.
One side gets too dirty and you peel it off for a new side.
http://www.slipp-nott.com/SS60.html
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by SpyderRyder on Mar 29, 2009 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks friend
I had a feeling it was something like that. Just never saw someone peel off the outer layer before.
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They use that stuff at the entrance of cleanrooms too.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
by annthefan on Mar 29, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah our high school had one of those things
i hated it. Give me a good old wet towel.
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by prezofdeath on Mar 29, 2009 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
salvador molly's
has several cannot-miss plates — delicious caribbean/mexican fusion cuisine. there’s a place on hoyt and 21st that has the best bang-for-your-buck japanese food that I’ve ever had. You can stuff yourself on fantastic sushi for $15. and if you can afford a nice night out on the town (about $25-30 for entrees) then Oba in the Pearl is a great bet for cuban food.
The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.
by BlazersOrBust on Mar 29, 2009 11:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah
I ate the Balls of Fire there. Salvador Molly’s is cool. Don’t order the Balls of Fire though.
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you do it for real
Is your picture on the wall? I have a friend that ate them just fine, and then wanted to die about two hours later. He said it felt like a creature from Alien wanted to come out.
by T$ 225 on Mar 29, 2009 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I got home and it hurt so bad that I wanted to puke it up and my wife said, “It’s going to burn no matter where it comes out so you should just pick a hole.” I spent the rest of the evening on the floor and then woke up at around 5:00 AM and spent the next couple of hours either on the toilet or over the tub running cold water on my backside.
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That sounds about right
they don’t mention that part on the menu.
by T$ 225 on Mar 29, 2009 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahahahahah! I love your wife, Keira, is it? She's so empathic.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
by annthefan on Mar 29, 2009 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like your wife too
I think she sounds really pragmatic and matter-of-fact. Just the right kind of person to keep you in line?
by Corvid on Mar 29, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes
I still manage to do some stupid things.
You have to pwactice.
by tominhawaii on Mar 30, 2009 2:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i've never encountered a dish too hot to handle
bring it on, baby
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by prezofdeath on Mar 30, 2009 12:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eating it wasn't bad
Everything just got really hot and then I was used to it. It was the aftermath that was painful.
You have to pwactice.
by tominhawaii on Mar 30, 2009 2:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what are balls of fire?
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by Philthyanimal on Mar 29, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.salvadormollys.com/OurWorld/GreatBallsofFire.html
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by tominhawaii on Mar 30, 2009 2:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Things are right with the World again
Dallas goes down by 15 pts. in the 3rd quarter.
Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around
by Lizzy Lowblow on Mar 29, 2009 11:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dallas goes down, dirty!
Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around
by Lizzy Lowblow on Mar 29, 2009 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
PHX must still play hard, sinister hehe
Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around
by Lizzy Lowblow on Mar 29, 2009 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who knew apples had trans fat
Adams apples that is……..(hehe …oh wow I kill me)
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I love you."
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by 92wastheyear on Mar 29, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Calling out Red Robin
I will admit to not being a big chain fan, but I consider their burgers to be creme de la creme. Drinks are too expensive, fries are average, but I have not found its burger superior.
by T$ 225 on Mar 29, 2009 11:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love RR myself
5 Guys is also real good chow
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I love you."
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by 92wastheyear on Mar 29, 2009 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want a Junk Drawer
where people offer up Portland’s best burger. I will probably shoot them all down in favor of RR
by T$ 225 on Mar 29, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
RR does have a surprisingly good burger, in my top 5.
But Fuddruckers beats it. I know it’s just outside of Portland, but I have to note it.
Being away from Portland, I miss places like Stanich’s. Good messy burger.
by Timmay! on Mar 29, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've heard Stanich's put forward frequently
as the home of Portland’s best burger, along with Nob Hill. These are, however, at best only what I would call “dirty good”. They’re super greasy, not super good. Maybe it is just the hideous smoke stained pennants at Stanich’s that doesn’t do it for me.
by T$ 225 on Mar 29, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
The most hated Blazer is like the least hottest supermodel - Sabonis4Ever
by Philthyanimal on Mar 29, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about McMenamin's?
the communications breakdown burger is without fail outstanding.
The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.
by BlazersOrBust on Mar 29, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When I want some good junky comfort food
The Garden Commie and a Terminator never fails.
by Corvid on Mar 29, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Try Slow bars burger
comparable in price yet slow bar is way tastier and uses local ingredients.
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by Philthyanimal on Mar 29, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll give it a shot
I looked at the menu just now, and I’ll admit the Winter Slowburger caught my attention.
by T$ 225 on Mar 29, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of my neighbors is a true burger afficianado
He thinks Slow Bar does the best burger in Portland and Seattle. Are they still open? I heard a rumor that they were having troubles.
by Corvid on Mar 29, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
they were open 3 weeks ago
and it was packed as usual…the service could use some help, but there is rarely an empty table before game time.
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by Philthyanimal on Mar 29, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope they stay open
You guys have convinced me to go there, next time I’m in town.
by Timmay! on Mar 29, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if u go
just get the burgers…theres only 2 types. one taste of the burger and fries and i’ll promise you that you won’t want to go to RR again. i havent felt the need to try their other menu items however. keep in mind the poor service…i think its part of the atmosphere honestly…arrive at 530 and you should be good for a pregame meal and make it to your seat by the opening montage.
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by Philthyanimal on Mar 29, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good details, thanks!
I’m bookmarking this thread.
by Timmay! on Mar 29, 2009 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like the burger @ TGI Friday's
I’d never eaten there until a couple weeks ago when I was in town for the San Antonio game…..i got a cheeseburger and it was the BOMB
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by prezofdeath on Mar 29, 2009 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I find them dry and disappointing, could have been a bad day, I guess.
by raoulduke on Mar 29, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Might have been a bad day
My wife’s first burger at RR was awful. It took me a while to convince her it might have just been a bad one, and she eventually tried it again. Now if she gets in a burger mood, it’s one of her first choices. (Other than grilling them ourselves)
by Timmay! on Mar 29, 2009 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could be - there's one in Sherwood, but when I'm home and want to go out for a burger
it’s Roses all angus beef….pretty tasty.
by raoulduke on Mar 29, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like how they keep bringing you steak fries
One time I ate too many and drank too much beer with them and I had pink vomit from all that ketchup.
You have to pwactice.
by tominhawaii on Mar 30, 2009 2:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anything for you friend.
You have to pwactice.
by tominhawaii on Mar 30, 2009 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Try the camp fire sauce with the fries sometime if you haven't.
It’s pink though, so it won’t help with your secondary problem.
by Timmay! on Mar 30, 2009 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never heard of it
I googled it, is it more of a BBQ sauce?
You have to pwactice.
by tominhawaii on Mar 30, 2009 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They told me it's a mix of ranch and bbq sauce
It’s a fairly thick sauce though (so it sticks to fries well). It’s normally used with their onion rings I think, but the waitress told me to try it out with the fries, and she was right, it works really well. I never went back to ketchup.
If you ask for it with fries, they’ll hook you up. So hey, it’s free to try.
by Timmay! on Mar 30, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would surprise me
Given that they are a chain, they are usually pretty consistent. I’m a big fan of the Whiskey River BBQ Burger… never dry!
by T$ 225 on Mar 29, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is the one I get
I make them add bacon……zowwee
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I love you."
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by 92wastheyear on Mar 29, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
worst bumper sticker ever
Keep Vancouver Normal
"Slum dunk? You just go to the rim, and crush.. crush the ball in the rim."
- Nic Batum
by idoltime on Mar 29, 2009 12:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
too funny.
If by “normal” they mean what goes down in Vancouver, I’d say a change is in order.
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
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by Y5k on Mar 29, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I could have been to last night's game to boo Miles
It has nothing to do with the salary cap issue and everything to do with pissing off people from other teams that got really wound up over the Miller e-mail.
You have to prawctice.
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 12:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i was just booing guys in orange headbands
i like hakeem warrick, but hated his headband so i booed him
by appel82 on Mar 29, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say
If everyone hates the Lakers so bad, then we should boo anyone in yellow or purple.
You have to prawctice.
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I already do that
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 29, 2009 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and not just at ball games either
right out on the street too
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Mar 29, 2009 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GO HOCK!
err… I mean GO HOCKS, BEAT LA!
Just cus I hates ’em 
Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around
by Lizzy Lowblow on Mar 29, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My dad more purple to the Suns game
bad enough on “red out” day, but then the Suns removed their orange warmups to reveal their purple jerseys.
Oops.
by Section323 on Mar 29, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How's he doin'?
Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around
by Lizzy Lowblow on Mar 29, 2009 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
luckily we have nice people around us
He did get booed a little though.
And of course that is supposed to say “wore purple”
by Section323 on Mar 29, 2009 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two Brothers on 39th, by Laurelhurst.
Really good, Serbian food there. I bought a ton of food for people at my work a few months back – it was all gone in within minutes.
I even saw my boss, who is suppose to watch his diet, hide int eh corner of the office devouring a portion of chevapi….:)
by ifrclone on Mar 29, 2009 12:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Do people in the back up point guard debate
Make mental notes of the other guys mistakes to reference them here on Blazers Edge?
You have to prawctice.
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 1:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yessssss!
Usually on the palm of their hand(s).
Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around
by Lizzy Lowblow on Mar 29, 2009 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm going to release a lowlight video at the end of the year
demonstrating every point guard’s faults. Bad passes, bricked shots, all that good stuff.
It will be epik, I say, EPIK!!!
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by prezofdeath on Mar 29, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I spent one game charting for "complaint" moments possession by possession
turned out to be a game nobody made too many errors (and by that I mean the crap each guy gets ragged on about) I think it was the game of 14 assists for Blake so not much went wrong in the first half
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by LetsBlaze on Mar 29, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Louisville looks sad
You have to prawctice.
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 1:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So does Jason Kidd
Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around
by Lizzy Lowblow on Mar 29, 2009 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ohh
my family lived in Lousville from ‘76-’79
I still have the bracket I filled in (with results, I wasn’t betting at age 8) when Louisville won it all in 1980.
Go Cards, comeback win!
by Section323 on Mar 29, 2009 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh come.....
…“looks sad” and “sad looking” mean 2 different things?
on the same note …why does “Screwing the pooch” mean making a big mistake and “d*cking the dog” means goofing off?
I want to know!
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I love you."
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by 92wastheyear on Mar 29, 2009 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
both are fun
You have to prawctice.
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ford's on 5th (Downtown)
fatty cheesesteaks…including “The Big Meat” which has steak, burger, egg and cheese and is nearly 3 times the size of my head, and my hat size is 7 3/4. it nearly killed me.
UDOKA!
by CLRNCE. on Mar 29, 2009 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that place was pretty good
plus there is a coupon in the Entertainment book as well BOGO
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by SpyderRyder on Mar 29, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
sypder saying it is in the entertainment book just made me add this place to my to do list.
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by Philthyanimal on Mar 29, 2009 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
New York pizza something or other in the Pearlish area
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by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
some places.
Porque No on mississippi street. best tacos that ive ever had outside of mexico
Bernie’s Bistro on Alberta
and that cuban place on NE Glisan, though im forgetting the name at the moment.
by 5212872 on Mar 29, 2009 1:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Michigan State just messed up my bracket big time
You have to prawctice.
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ditto
I’m kinda’ happy though, Rick Pitino teams are always posers.
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by prezofdeath on Mar 29, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tiger is turning S. O'Hair...
…into a…
Shank-o-potomus!
Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around
by Lizzy Lowblow on Mar 29, 2009 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice!!!
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I love you."
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by 92wastheyear on Mar 29, 2009 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you guys get a chance
head out to Pacific City and hit up Pelican Brewery and Pub. They say their Cream Ale is the best but It was OK for me but rather the India Pelican Ale was amazing. I never knew beer could taste like Fruit Loops truly amazing IPA.
We also had the blackened chicken sandwich w/ guac, thick bacon, arugala, pepper jack on focaccia.
The chicken was not rubbery or dry but moist and tasty, the guac was killer and the greens added a lot to it. The bread was killer as it was hard on the outside and moist in the in.
The area is great as well right on the beach possibly one of my favorite beaches on the coast.
JUST GO THERE!!
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by SpyderRyder on Mar 29, 2009 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like that place too
I half-butted surfed there once.
You have to pwactice.
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"half-butted surfed"?
Is that like “Butt Surfing” only you chickened out?
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I love you."
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by 92wastheyear on Mar 29, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
I went surfing but didn’t actually surf. Saying" I tried to go surfing," sounded lame. I half-butted it. Once I knew I had no chance in heck of catching a wave, I stopped trying.
You have to pwactice.
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
some of the best waves in Oregon in that area
and the locals dont dont play the “my wave” bad vibe bs you see in Ca
by southern oregon on Mar 29, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so you like Pelican or you like that beach?
I likes um both
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by SpyderRyder on Mar 29, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Both
We used to rent a beach house a few hundred yards from that place. I have a lot of memories there.
You have to pwactice.
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah a lot of houses looked pretty nice
and they had some fractionals for starting at like $79k didnt look into it much but whatever. It seemed that there was like a total division between really nice vaycay houses and crappy local houses
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by SpyderRyder on Mar 29, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
My wife just knew some family that had a place and we only rented a few weekends. It was cool because it was a cheap as a hotel but you could have like 15 people there.
You have to pwactice.
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tidal Rave at Depoe Bay has excellent food and hangs right over the water.
I’ve seen whales there almost every time
It's spelled "PRZYBILLA."
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by RenoBlazerFan on Mar 29, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that place was OK
I remember hearing good things about it but being a bit underwhelmed, but I cant remember it too well so that is probably bad.
It is somewhat disappointing that there are not very many great food places on the Oregon Coast, Tidal Raves, Pelican, and then there is Mo’s which we go to more for tradition rather than great food.
"Damn the Blazers. Damn them to hell. They are working the rest of the league like a speed bag." - Bill Simmons 6/26/08
by SpyderRyder on Mar 29, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh! I miss their IPA. I used to drive my lil MINI to the coast for fun and pick up a case of it.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
by annthefan on Mar 29, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we ate their once...it seemed like a nice place
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by prezofdeath on Mar 29, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is a small chain
but I adore Abbie’s Pizza. I like the original ones in southern oregon (the region, not the BEdger) the best because you can get broasted chicken (pressure fried) and spuds as well as pizza. We stop there whenever we are in Medford or Grants Pass.
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I love you."
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by 92wastheyear on Mar 29, 2009 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Are they still around? I used to eat at one in Newberg
back in the 80s
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Brandon Roy is the BEST player in the NBA in the clutch.
Montana to Rice were the greatest to ever play the game.
The Four Horsemen of Maddux, Smoltz, Glavine and Avery were unstoppable.
No one protects the pipes like Luongo.
by GreatOden'sRaven on Mar 30, 2009 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeh
The one Newburg is still there as of about 6 months ago….no broasted chicken though…which is disappointing
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by 92wastheyear on Mar 30, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stay on topic
You have to pwactice.
by tominhawaii on Mar 30, 2009 2:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They sell 40’s with cheese platters and nice desserts.
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by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They have those here
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by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard that place was crap
I was in Monterey a while ago and most people we talked to that worked down on Cannery said not to go to BG as it was just a tourist trap.
If in Monterey go to either Monterey Fish House or the Fish Wife if you want seafood and Turtle Bay has great Mexi food.
It seems to me that most places in touristy areas of town like Cannery Row or some boardwalk type place do not have great food, they used to a long time ago but once they got big they got fat and lost what got them there in the 1st place.
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by SpyderRyder on Mar 29, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I went to the one in Kona a few times and it was delicious. I guess it just depends on which one you go to.
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by BR7formvp on Mar 29, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is true
so many places are manager dependent
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by SpyderRyder on Mar 29, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
they are ok, their food is good
but its a chain good.. ya know
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Brandon Roy is the BEST player in the NBA in the clutch.
Montana to Rice were the greatest to ever play the game.
The Four Horsemen of Maddux, Smoltz, Glavine and Avery were unstoppable.
No one protects the pipes like Luongo.
by GreatOden'sRaven on Mar 30, 2009 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sportsman's Cafe in Oakridge, Oregon.
You have to pwactice.
by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 2:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow--I lived in Oregon for nearly my whole life
and I had to Google Oakridge—never been there or heard of it.
It's spelled "PRZYBILLA."
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by RenoBlazerFan on Mar 29, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you everyone!
Just a thank you, because when I bring my wife to town, I always like to take her to good local non-chain places. I’ve been away from PDX long enough that I don’t remember a lot of the local stuff. She’s come to really like Portland over time, and the restaurants have helped. She can’t wait to try Fire on the Mountain.
One place nobody has noted, that I simply can’t resist: The Original Taco House. Powell location preferred, but 82nd is also available.
by Timmay! on Mar 29, 2009 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
El Picador!
One of the best Nachos you’ll get on the East side..
by mjsmith3 on Mar 29, 2009 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
its been forever
since i’ve last gone there. need to return.
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by Philthyanimal on Mar 29, 2009 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I forgot to do the profile of the day yesterday
Here is today’s: http://www.sbnation.com/users/timbo
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by tominhawaii on Mar 29, 2009 3:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My fav
Ya Hala. It’s a middle eastern place up near Mt. Tabor (I think) and it is crazy good. Kind of a long wait if you go on friday/saturday night, but well worth it.
Also, if anyone is watching the NCAA Tourney, that guitar hero commercial with the college basketball coaches is the best one yet, even better than the heidi klum one.
by usdblazerfan on Mar 29, 2009 4:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
80th and Stark
I also like Nicholas on SE Grand. They both have yummy bread. In fact, I find their food really similar— in a good way. (I’ve only eaten the vegan stuff, though)
by Section323 on Mar 29, 2009 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like to drink pinot noir from the Okanagan valley
Not exactly local, but close.
by Norsktroll on Mar 29, 2009 4:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
cmon man
Dundee Hills all the way.
Grab some Eyrie 02 reserve PN and it will reveal to you gods true will.
Domaine’s Drouhin and Serene as well.
Eyrie pretty much brought winemaking to Oregon and won a prestigeous 1975 French pinot noir tasting event against Maison Joseph Drouhin, whose daughter then came over here and bought land for Domaine Drouhin winery cool stuff.
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by SpyderRyder on Mar 29, 2009 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd avoid eating here, even though it is a local place and not a national chain ...
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by Y5k on Mar 29, 2009 6:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd recomend "40 Gough" in Hong Kong.
A little spendy, but nice, relaxed indoor-outdoor seating, excellent service (super nice owners check in on you) and very very good Western-style food. I haven’t tried the Chinese stuff. they even let our little dog hang out under our table then gave him a bone to take home when we left.
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
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by Y5k on Mar 29, 2009 6:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you sure they weren't trying to trade the bone..
…for the dog??
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I love you."
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by 92wastheyear on Mar 29, 2009 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty sure.
All jokes aside, I think it’s in more rural areas that you see dog served. That said, the Chinese have one truly messed up sense of taste. Their favorite pizza topping? Corn.
It’s just WRONG. Canned Corn or corn of any kind has not, I mean NO, business on pizza.
I also saw “frog and eggs” on a menu recently.
I did see a dogs-as-food market once in the very north of Vietnam. makes me sad to this day to remember those little puppies awaiting the butcher.
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by Y5k on Mar 29, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Vietnamese In-laws
Are a little touchy about"100 ways to wok the dog" cookbook jokes
by southern oregon on Mar 29, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet.
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
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by Y5k on Mar 29, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
only really need 2 or 3 ways
"Sergio and I obtained chalupas to understand their power. Then Sergio showed that each one has 427 calories and 27 grams of fat. Leaping upwards, we reviled the accursed chalupa and its pressure. – Rudy Fernandez
by LetsBlaze on Mar 29, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was in a Singapore Pizza Hut
And they had “American Pizza” with ground beef and corn on it. We ordered the Thai pizza.
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by tominhawaii on Mar 30, 2009 2:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sanchez Taqueria in Tigard, right on 99 next to Rodney's is wonderful
The New Taste of India, a lunchcart on se4th a couple blocks south of Columbia, I love it in nice weather only because the line is long and the service, not too fast, but worth it, The Greek Deli on Burnside, I dunno around 18th or so – best hummus in town, pork souvlaki with big chunks of feta, Sweet Basil on Hollywood for Thai, best curries. Esparzzas – not a hole in the wall of a secret, but essential. Pizza Research Institute in Eugene, you’ll thinks it’s weird but it will blow you away.
by raoulduke on Mar 29, 2009 6:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why has nobody yet mentioned the "Buffet of Goodness" ;-)
by Norsktroll on Mar 29, 2009 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha! I'd go if Channing invited me to a home cooked meal.
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by annthefan on Mar 29, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think he said his GF can cook pretty fine cuisine as well
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by prezofdeath on Mar 30, 2009 12:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the Kings beat the Suns
So do they fold and Shaq start the long slow plod to the elephant graveyard or still bring it for the rest of the season and help us out a little
by southern oregon on Mar 29, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Broadway Saloon in old town Beaverton
Has awesome affordable steak dinners as well as other restaurant type food. A Friday night, eating a nice Prime Rib dinner with potato, veggies and garlic bread for $13.00 with a beer and a Blazer game on the screen…it can’t get any better. Pretty nice place for a booze joint. Affordable.
by mjsmith3 on Mar 29, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
sigh
the old hangout.. it will be better when you cant smoke in there. if you arent a smoker its hard to deal with it. no ventilation. but they serve $1 PBR and a good steak
Other than death and taxes, only 4 things in this world are indisputable:
Brandon Roy is the BEST player in the NBA in the clutch.
Montana to Rice were the greatest to ever play the game.
The Four Horsemen of Maddux, Smoltz, Glavine and Avery were unstoppable.
No one protects the pipes like Luongo.
by GreatOden'sRaven on Mar 30, 2009 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Filet Mignon for Two – $33 – Every Night
Broadway Steak – $10.50 – Thursday
Prime Rib or New York Strip – $13 – Friday
Rib Eye – $13 – Saturday
by mjsmith3 on Mar 29, 2009 8:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My fav
Western Culinary Institute – sure the hours are terrible, but the food is good at a good price (especially for lunch)
by tingeyga on Mar 29, 2009 9:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nicholas
on Grand. great Lebanese food
Oderint dum metuant
by WhiteRabbit on Mar 29, 2009 10:33 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
+1
ARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGH!!!!!!!!- Sabonis getting fouled.
by sabonis on Mar 30, 2009 1:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Humdinger
From when I was a kid.
Karma
by Sabonis4Ever on Mar 30, 2009 11:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok so if these arent around, my bad
I live in LA now
Oba – In the Pearl I think. I loved that place, but now its proabably dead.
Montage – which i know is still kicking
Chaba Thai in NE portland has the BEST Pad Kee Mao I have ever eaten. Its my fav dish and I cant find anything like it anywhere in portland or in los angeles. its my fav Thai Restaurant ever.
Other than death and taxes, only 4 things in this world are indisputable:
Brandon Roy is the BEST player in the NBA in the clutch.
Montana to Rice were the greatest to ever play the game.
The Four Horsemen of Maddux, Smoltz, Glavine and Avery were unstoppable.
No one protects the pipes like Luongo.
by GreatOden'sRaven on Mar 30, 2009 12:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oba as of last summer
was still packed..but then again i only know that it is busy on first thursdays when i’m in the pearl.
chaba is my favorite thai…its not the best, but for value and quality its hard to beat. i enjoy their thai beef salad…i’ve never had the pad kee mao, but i’ll add that to the to do list. thanks.
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by Philthyanimal on Mar 30, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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