Food

So my sister asked that I name my top five favorite places to eat, in what I assume is some sort of blogging ritual. I'm game, lets do it.

In no particular order:

The Ross Island Grocery and Cafe: A little sandwich & coffee joint right down the road from where Sadimac & I work. It's not fancy or anything, but they've got a good range of sandwich fixings, salads, and a nice atmosphere.

Pho Van: Located on 82nd ave about six blocks from our house, it's probably the best Vietnamese food you'll encounter in Portland. I've eaten my way through a fair portion of the menu, and I'm yet to be disappointed with the flavor, quality, and generous portions. Try the catfish: it's brought to your table whole, cooked and seasoned to perfection, with rice paper pancakes and a wide variety of fixings to make fish salad rolls. Try this: Catfish, green apple, bean sprouts, mint and a touch of chili sauce. Sounds odd, but tastes divine.

Home: Sadimac and I don't really cook as much as we should, but when we do, we do it right. I'm good at the grill, great at quiche, and particuarly skilled with fish. Sadimac can do wonderful things with soups and stews, and makes the best damn pies ever (sorry Mom)

My Sister's House: Every time Sadiamc and I go over there, we get a feast. I think Mr. Kaos might have a pact with dark powers that allow him to make fried potatoes that you wouldn't believe. Also: Gumbo!

Jake's Famous: I used to work right next door, so I've munched my way around most of their staples, and they are by and large excellent. Great Oysters, wonderful service, and the daily blue plate special is downright cheap.