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Location
Washington, DC
Yelping SinceSeptember 2007
My HometownPortland, OR
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm mixing together chemicals haphazardly
Why You Should Read My ReviewsNobody eats like I do
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3640 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 236-3346
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 236-3346
Pine State Biscuits
Categories: Food, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
Neighborhoods: Southeast Portland, Belmont
2817 NE Alberta St
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 335-8283
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 335-8283
La Sirenita
Category: Mexican
Neighborhoods: Alberta Arts District, Northeast Portland, Concordia
These used to be hands down, the best burritos in Portland. Then, I came back a year later, and something had changed. It's subtle, but something's missing.
I went with the Machaca: shredded beef, scrambled egg, and tomato. It's a truly amazing burrito. However, it used to be better. The meat was just a little bit drier, and the flavor was just a little more dull than usual.
How can I write a review like this and still give it 4 stars? All of these complaints are only in comparison to itself. Compare it to most other burrito places and it blows them out of the water still.
Try La Bonita, two doors to the right, they don't disappoint.
I went with the Machaca: shredded beef, scrambled egg, and tomato. It's a truly amazing burrito. However, it used to be better. The meat was just a little bit drier, and the flavor was just a little more dull than usual.
How can I write a review like this and still give it 4 stars? All of these complaints are only in comparison to itself. Compare it to most other burrito places and it blows them out of the water still.
Try La Bonita, two doors to the right, they don't disappoint.
2839 NE Alberta St
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 281-3662
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 281-3662
La Bonita
Category: Mexican
Neighborhoods: Alberta Arts District, Northeast Portland, Concordia
Pros:
*Meat is excellent quality.
*Lots of good ingredients.
*Really good tortilla.
*Pretty good menu selection.
*Really nice decor compared to similar burrito-houses.
Cons:
*Slightly smaller than burritos at similar establishments.
*Slightly pricier too. ($5.50-$6 for meat burrito. Cheaper, [maybe $3-4?] if you're an herbivore)
Not really much else to say. The above comparisons are made mostly with respect to La Sirenita, which is about 2 doors down. Delicious!!!
*Meat is excellent quality.
*Lots of good ingredients.
*Really good tortilla.
*Pretty good menu selection.
*Really nice decor compared to similar burrito-houses.
Cons:
*Slightly smaller than burritos at similar establishments.
*Slightly pricier too. ($5.50-$6 for meat burrito. Cheaper, [maybe $3-4?] if you're an herbivore)
Not really much else to say. The above comparisons are made mostly with respect to La Sirenita, which is about 2 doors down. Delicious!!!
10566 SE Washington Street
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 257-0567
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 257-0567
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant y Cantina
Category: Mexican
I'm pretty gluttonous, so I usually go with a 4-item combo: chicken taco, chile relleno, cheese enchilada, and beef tamale.
Their tacos and enchiladas are good, but nothing special. The chile relleno definitely wins; lots of melty cheese, and the chile has some bite to it without being overpowering. The tamale is on the small side, but the ground corn is nice and tender.
We had three orders of the guacamole, 2 regular and 1 spicy. Definitely go with the spicy. It's not that bad, and gives it some flavor which the regular is lacking. They go pretty heavy on the lime, so unless you like it extra limy, tell them to hold off a bit.
It was a birthday dinner, and they brought me what I believe was their dulce de leche flan. I'm normally not that big of a flan fan, but this was very rich and flavorful.
Their tacos and enchiladas are good, but nothing special. The chile relleno definitely wins; lots of melty cheese, and the chile has some bite to it without being overpowering. The tamale is on the small side, but the ground corn is nice and tender.
We had three orders of the guacamole, 2 regular and 1 spicy. Definitely go with the spicy. It's not that bad, and gives it some flavor which the regular is lacking. They go pretty heavy on the lime, so unless you like it extra limy, tell them to hold off a bit.
It was a birthday dinner, and they brought me what I believe was their dulce de leche flan. I'm normally not that big of a flan fan, but this was very rich and flavorful.
1409 NE Weidler St
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 280-0300
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 280-0300
Marinepolis Sushi Land
Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
Neighborhoods: Northeast Portland, Broadway District
It's been said many times, but don't come here looking for top-notch sushi. Come here for fun and cheap sushi.
There is an exception to this however. The Copper River Salmon (you can find it on the purple $3 plate) is AMAZING.
Salmon:Copper River Salmon::Tuna:Fatty Tuna.
I miss the place downtown on Burnside which had the model train pulling sushi around the store, but sushi off of a conveyor belt is an adequately fun replacement.
There is an exception to this however. The Copper River Salmon (you can find it on the purple $3 plate) is AMAZING.
Salmon:Copper River Salmon::Tuna:Fatty Tuna.
I miss the place downtown on Burnside which had the model train pulling sushi around the store, but sushi off of a conveyor belt is an adequately fun replacement.
1704 NE 14th Avenue
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 282-3681
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 282-3681
Taste Tickler
Category: Sandwiches
Neighborhoods: Northeast Portland, Irvington
These sandwiches are amazing. The bread, the amount of meat/toppings, the price... it's just unbeatable.
My two favorite are the BLT+T (the extra T is turkey) and the chicken teriyaki. I was feeling gluttonous and had a 14" and 7", and it was a spectacular meal. You can normally feel full on a 10" or 14" depending on how you eat.
My two favorite are the BLT+T (the extra T is turkey) and the chicken teriyaki. I was feeling gluttonous and had a 14" and 7", and it was a spectacular meal. You can normally feel full on a 10" or 14" depending on how you eat.
713 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 289-4441
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 289-4441
Matchbox
Categories: Pizza, Bars, American (New)
Neighborhood: Chinatown
My girlfriend and I went and split a Matchbox Meat Pizza with Roasted Red Peppers. My only complaint was that there wasn't enough roasted red peppers, but it was great otherwise. She thought it needed more sauce, but I prefer a cheesier pizza, so I loved it.
Service and decor were both awesome. We had the waffle with gelato for dessert, which was really good; the almond gelato tasted great, and the waffle must have been freshly made because it was also verrry good.
Service and decor were both awesome. We had the waffle with gelato for dessert, which was really good; the almond gelato tasted great, and the waffle must have been freshly made because it was also verrry good.
2934 M St NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-4536
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-4536
Vietnam Georgetown Restaurant
Category: Restaurants
Neighborhood: Georgetown
The decor is great, and the menu items all look really good. My flounder fillet dish with ginger sauce was too small, and too dry. The ginger sauce made it moist enough, but barely. The accompanying rice... also too dry.
My girlfriend's pork with vermicelli dish; good, but you guessed it, too dry.
Moisture people, you need moisture in your food!
My girlfriend's pork with vermicelli dish; good, but you guessed it, too dry.
Moisture people, you need moisture in your food!
1062 Thomas Jefferson St NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 965-7627
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 965-7627
Snap
Category: Creperies
Neighborhood: Georgetown
The passionfruit bubble tea could be called okay... if I was feeling generous. It was super sweet and I couldn't taste much tea. I asked for a cup of ice water and poured it into my tea as I drank it. Once I got it to about a 3:2 tea:water ratio, the sweetness level was tolerable.
The chocolate chip crepe was great, but they didn't cook it fresh, despite having crepe griddles readily available.
The place could use some work, but there's potential.
The chocolate chip crepe was great, but they didn't cook it fresh, despite having crepe griddles readily available.
The place could use some work, but there's potential.
3208 O St NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-6333
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-6333
Kitchen No. 1
Category: Chinese
Neighborhood: Georgetown
The price is definitely right, but the food... just mediocre. I had the cashew chicken lunch special.
Main dish: No major complaints, but nothing special.
Rice: It was too dry for my taste. You have the option of going with fried rice or white, but I usually go for white, because I'm afraid of getting too much onion.
Egg Roll: Awful; I couldn't eat more than two bites of it. I can't pinpoint why; it was too fried, and the flavor didn't do it for me.
Overall, it's your typical low-end Chinese takeout, but you'd be better off avoiding the egg rolls, and making your own rice if you're not too lazy.
Main dish: No major complaints, but nothing special.
Rice: It was too dry for my taste. You have the option of going with fried rice or white, but I usually go for white, because I'm afraid of getting too much onion.
Egg Roll: Awful; I couldn't eat more than two bites of it. I can't pinpoint why; it was too fried, and the flavor didn't do it for me.
Overall, it's your typical low-end Chinese takeout, but you'd be better off avoiding the egg rolls, and making your own rice if you're not too lazy.
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1. Taste Tickler
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2. Marinepolis Sushi Land
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3. Acapulco Mexican Restaurant y…
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I'm pretty gluttonous, so…
1. Wisemiller's Grocery & Deli
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2. The Tombs
Just had the Chicken…
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The price is definitely…
I had the 'Moneyball' - biscuits and gravy (your choice, sausage or mushroom; I went with the sausage) and a fried egg. It costs $2 more ($7 vs. $5) than just the regular biscuits and gravy, and I'd probably skip the egg next time. My girlfriend had a Reggie; fried chicken and cheese on a biscuit, with gravy.
The biscuits are so nice and moist, and the chicken was nice and tender. The sausage gravy was so mouth-wateringly good...
The coffee they serve is fantastic, and the sweet iced tea was good as well, considering that I usually don't like iced tea. The only complaint is the small seating, so be prepared to take your food to go, or wait around for a seat.