MVP’s Grill & Patio

Friday, August 20th, 2010 — View Comments

MVP’s Grill & Patio is a burger & sandwich shack on 4th street in Long Beach, CA.  This is my first introduction to the world of restaurants that reside on someone’s entirely-paved front yard, and I am very into it.  You place your order, take a number, and take a seat. They will bring your [...]

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Starky’s

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 — View Comments

Starky’s is a restaurant/bar located in SE Portland at Stark & 28th. I’ve passed by this place many, many times (and actually lived less than a block from it) but have never had the desire to check it out. From the website:  Starky’s has been a part of Portland’s Gay Community since 1984. Purchased in [...]

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My Father’s Place

Friday, March 5th, 2010 — View Comments

I’m not sure if My Father’s Place is considered more of a restaurant or a bar. Their menu is absolutely gigantic, giving you 4 huge pages of options, but the place is so dirty you wonder if they even give a shit about the quality of the food they serve. The place is pretty filthy.  [...]

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Hot Cake House

1002 Southeast Powell Boulevard Portland, OR 97202

Monday, February 15th, 2010 — View Comments

Hot Cake House is a 24-hour diner in SE Portland at Powell and 10th serving up standard diner fare – breakfast and burgers. They have a tiny parking lot and a fantastic neon sign. I feel like I should mention the ordering process, as it is somewhat unusual. You walk up to the left of [...]

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Paccini Restaurant & Bar

1717 SW Park Avenue Portland, OR 97201

Saturday, December 12th, 2009 — View Comments

Paccini’s is a restaurant and bar (as you would guess by their name) on Portland State University campus in SW Portland. When you first walk in, it initially seems like a pizza parlor with limited seating where you can order pizza and sandwiches. As you walk back into the rear of the building, there is [...]

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Skyline Restaurant

1313 NW Skyline Boulevard Portland, OR 97229

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 — View Comments

Skyline Restaurant is an old-fashioned drive-in located right at the corner of a 4-way intersection in NE Portland . It’s about a 15 minute drive out of the city, but is totally worth the trip. They are very well-known for their tasty old-fashioned burgers and shakes. Their menu is filled with things you would expect [...]

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Goodfoot Pub & Lounge

Monday, September 14th, 2009 — View Comments

Goodfoot is a bar/music venue/restaurant/art gallery (so they claim) located in SE Portland at Stark and 29th.  The menu includes a nice variety of items, including wraps, burritos, sandwiches, salads, and most importantly.. a burger. The burger is served on a Grand Central bun with lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickle on the side. They come [...]

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