Deschutes Brewery

210 NW 11th Avenue Portland, OR 97209

Sunday, February 28th, 2010 — View Comments

From their website,“The Portland Deschutes Brewery and Public House opened in Portland’s Pearl District in May 2008 and has become a destination for great beer, delicious food and a relaxed urban atmosphere. The pub’s design is similar to a Scottish pub, but with a distinct Northwest style that brings a taste of Central Oregon to [...]

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Fire On The Mountain

1706 East Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97214

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 — View Comments

Fire on the Mountain is a restaurant at East Burnside & 17th serving a wide variety of chicken products, burgers, and other fried foods. They also have a North Interstate location, which is smaller in size but has a similar menu. The set up is kind of confusing if you’ve never been there before. As [...]

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Pickle Barrel

1301 E Carson Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Sunday, October 18th, 2009 — View Comments

The Pickle Barrel, is located on Pittsburgh’s South side, and is well known for its incredible low prices and consequently its appeal to those on a budget. Many times, usually when I am strapped for cash, i find myself thinking ” It can’t be that bad.” If there is one thing I pride myself, it [...]

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Double Wide Grill

Monday, July 13th, 2009 — View Comments

Double Wide Grill is a white-trash themed restaurant located in Pittsburgh’s South Side that offers a wide selection of beer and food, with many of  the items being vegan/vegetarian.  Double Wide burgers come with your choice of “burger” – beef, chicken breast, turkey burger, lentil veggie-burger, or portabella, and choice of serving style – kaiser [...]

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McCormick and Schmick’s

2667 Sidney Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Saturday, May 9th, 2009 — View Comments

Let me first preface this review by stating the following:   I am one for deals.  I love value, especially in these trying economic times.  So when I found out about McCormick and Schmick’s happy hour menu, I planned on checking it out as soon as possible.  The menu listing: $2.95 – Classic Cheeseburger with [...]

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