1429 SE 37th Ave, Portland
Date of visit: 1/4/2009
What we had: Tortiglione With Vodka Sauce And House Made Sausage, Bucatini with meatballs, cocktails
Great location, just off Hawthorne- lots of interesting storefronts nearby. Perfect restaurant for a special occasion. Attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable waitstaff. You will need to hunt for street parking though.
The requisite bread was served with a white bean spread that was pretty tasty and a nice change from your usual butter or infused oils.
I was enjoying my whiskey sour with their house made blood orange sour mix so much that I didn't inquire as to how my gf liked her tequila-with-something drink.
The flavors in the tortiglione were intense and well-layered. This is their signature dish and doesn't disappoint. If you can't handle a little heat though, you'll want to pass on this one.
The bucatini is only offered on Sundays so I thought I'd give it a try. Thicker than spaghetti and hollow, it's like a long macaroni. The sauce was very good. Tomato-based, but not too acidic or sweet, fresh basil. Two giant, delicious meatballs. This is the dish you wish your grandma made on Sundays.
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Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Original House of Pizza ^^^¾
1200 N Montesano, Westport
Date of visit: 6/11/07 - ^^^½
What we had:
Fish and chips, "Heartburner" pizza
Keep in mind that a "mini" 8 inch pizza turns out to be more like 12 inches. These folks are generous with toppings and portion sizes. The "Heartburner" consisted of spicy sausage and pepperoni, a red pepper flake pizza sauce, and large slices of jalapeño. This one's not for the meek.
Even on a weeknight, this place was packed but they managed to provide fairly attentive and quick service.
The fish - cod, specifically - was piping hot, moist, tender, and quite flavorful. I would expect no less from a restaurant located less than a mile from the Pacific Ocean. The batter was flaky yet held together well through my grasp. Also included with the fish were criss-cross-cut french fries. They were not seasoned, as I was expecting. This did not detract from their taste, though. Dunking them in a generous portion of what tasted like house ranch dressing made them all the better.
This was definitely a family-oriented establishment with courteous servers who did a fine job, considering how busy the place was. For that and for the food quality, they received a generous tip.
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Date of visit: 7/02/07 - ^^^^
What we had:
Pizza Feta (Chicken, olives, red onion, mushrooms, feta cheese, tomatoes, and basil)
Taco Salad
Family Dinner Salad
Once again both the service and food were wonderful.
Toppings on the pizza were generously piled on. The crust tasted like freshly baked bread with liberal amounts of toppings reaching the edge.
Both the italian and greek salad dressing are made in-house and we played a little guessing game as to which herbs were used. The family dinner salad (romaine, mozzarella cheese, olives, and tomatoes) is great for 4-6 people.
Fresh salsa for the taco salad was a pleasant surprise. This restaurant has a fantastic understanding of the importance of using fresh, quality ingredients.
Date of visit: 6/11/07 - ^^^½
What we had:
Fish and chips, "Heartburner" pizza
Keep in mind that a "mini" 8 inch pizza turns out to be more like 12 inches. These folks are generous with toppings and portion sizes. The "Heartburner" consisted of spicy sausage and pepperoni, a red pepper flake pizza sauce, and large slices of jalapeño. This one's not for the meek.
Even on a weeknight, this place was packed but they managed to provide fairly attentive and quick service.
The fish - cod, specifically - was piping hot, moist, tender, and quite flavorful. I would expect no less from a restaurant located less than a mile from the Pacific Ocean. The batter was flaky yet held together well through my grasp. Also included with the fish were criss-cross-cut french fries. They were not seasoned, as I was expecting. This did not detract from their taste, though. Dunking them in a generous portion of what tasted like house ranch dressing made them all the better.
This was definitely a family-oriented establishment with courteous servers who did a fine job, considering how busy the place was. For that and for the food quality, they received a generous tip.
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Date of visit: 7/02/07 - ^^^^
What we had:
Pizza Feta (Chicken, olives, red onion, mushrooms, feta cheese, tomatoes, and basil)
Taco Salad
Family Dinner Salad
Once again both the service and food were wonderful.
Toppings on the pizza were generously piled on. The crust tasted like freshly baked bread with liberal amounts of toppings reaching the edge.
Both the italian and greek salad dressing are made in-house and we played a little guessing game as to which herbs were used. The family dinner salad (romaine, mozzarella cheese, olives, and tomatoes) is great for 4-6 people.
Fresh salsa for the taco salad was a pleasant surprise. This restaurant has a fantastic understanding of the importance of using fresh, quality ingredients.
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Meconi's Italian Subs ^^^^½
5225 Lacey Blvd SE, Lacey
Date of visit: 5/8/07
What we had:
Italian, Meatball, and Turkey subs, Snickerdoodle cookies
If you've never been to Meconi's and are used to Subway or Quizno's, get in your car and head over right this minute.
Sandwiches, done well, are a thing of beauty and Meconi's knows sandwiches. You just have to see the lines out the door at lunchtime to see that many people agree.
Freshly baked bread that actually tastes/smells/feels fresh. East Coast style subs with quality meats (my fave is Capicola) that come with mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, provolone cheese, italian oil and oregano.
Oh and the cookies were soft and fresh tasting as well. I'm still thinking about that sandwich.
Date of visit: 5/8/07
What we had:
Italian, Meatball, and Turkey subs, Snickerdoodle cookies
If you've never been to Meconi's and are used to Subway or Quizno's, get in your car and head over right this minute.
Sandwiches, done well, are a thing of beauty and Meconi's knows sandwiches. You just have to see the lines out the door at lunchtime to see that many people agree.
Freshly baked bread that actually tastes/smells/feels fresh. East Coast style subs with quality meats (my fave is Capicola) that come with mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, provolone cheese, italian oil and oregano.
Oh and the cookies were soft and fresh tasting as well. I'm still thinking about that sandwich.
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