Spencer's Food Adventures

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  • Kau Kau

    Kau Kau is a new Hawaiian restaurant that opened up two months ago on Alberta. Married chefs Tracee and Brandon are bringing their own twist and flair to Hawaiian food and the plate lunch. Meticulous care is being brought not only to each dish but also to the sides, condiments and even the rice! I…

  • Grinders from Dimo’s

    This is my second post about Dimo’s Apizza, which is fast becoming a Portland favorite for it’s New Haven style pizzas, salads, handmade pastas & seasonal vegetables. You can find that post on the homepage from late last year. Then I was waxing poetic about a pasta special (lumache) as well as their Brussels Sprouts,…

  • Walter French’s

    As the Portland food scene continues to grow, both as a food tourism destination and as a local scene, one exciting trend has been the proliferation of excellent new sandwich spots, whether restaurants or food carts. New spots like Dimo’s, Piccone’s, Sandy-O’s, Lottie and Zula’s have joined along with venerable establishments like Lardo and Devil’s…

  • Lone Star Burger Bar

    In terms of the best burger in Portland, there’s a new sheriff in town, and the name is Lone Star. Slinging 1/2 pound patties of delicious, fresh ground brisket and sirloin, Lone Star is taking no prisoners. When it comes to quality burgers, it always starts with the meat, and Lone Star delivers! Delicious, beefy,…

  • Lucky Soup

    There is a new pop up in Portland serving soup through the winter. Lucky Soup is a cart in the patio next door to Guero on NE 28th Ave. For the last 3 years Guero has been hosting wonderful summer pop ups in their patio space with the likes of Paradise Hamburguesas and Farag’s. This…

  • Breakfast Burrito Roundup

    Following my last post, I decided I needed to do a PDX Breakfast Burrito Roundup. The only thing potentially better than a breakfast sandwich is a breakfast burrito. Here are some of my favorites from the last year First up is a real stunner from Los Burros Supremos, a recently opened up burrito joint downtown.…

  • Breakfast Sandwich Roundup

    This post is a roundup of my favorite breakfast sandwiches in Portland, OR. Breakfast sandwiches are the best of both worlds. First up is the Belmont Breakfast sandwich from Tabor Bread. Fried egg, Olympia Provisions breakfast sausage, white cheddar, house-made chimichurri, garlic aioli, Mama Lil’s peppers, pickled red onions and Gorge greens on a freshly…

  • Grasslands Barbecue

    Grasslands Barbecue is a mobile food cart based in Hood River, OR that has been accumulating local and regional praise for their high quality smoked meats as well as their sides. They are making Texas-style barbecue, and have even been getting praise from Texan barbecue notables. This is my fourth time eating their food. This…

  • Plate Lunch Roundup

    One of my favorite lunches is the plate lunch. Whether Hawaiian, Korean, or even Chamorro, there is so much you can do with meat, rice and salad. Let’s start with the most traditional offering from Ate-Oh-Ate on Burnside. I love this place and have been eating here for years. The classic Hawaiian plate lunch of…

  • Dimo’s Apizza

    Yesterday the weather in Portland was gorgeous in the mid 70s and I knew I wanted to do 2 things: sit in the sun and try some delicious new food items. Dimo’s Apizza opened a few years ago on East Burnside and is a very east-coast style establishment. Think Italian comfort food via New Haven…