Spencer's Food Adventures

Tag: food

  • 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…

  • I’m back!

    OK I didn’t go anywhere but I stopped posting on this blog and have stuck to Instagram for my food posts, but I’m going to resume blogging here about the Portland food scene since the audiences seem different. That said, please follow my IG link on the home page for daily content and pics. Here…

  • The Houston Blacklight

    Found a new favorite bar recently, The Houston Blacklight in Portland, OR. Located on SE Clinton & 21st, this is the new offering from the team behind Gado Gado and Oma’s Hideaway, two of the best restaurant/bars in town. This is truly an excellent bar, both as a destination spot and, if you’re lucky enough,…

  • Paradise Hamburguesas

    I have had many wonderful summer eating adventures, but my favorite so far was a visit to Paradise Hamburguesas in Portland, OR. This is a summer pop-up food cart serving up incredible food in the patio behind Guero, one of my favorite restaurants ever. They are serving up a small, thoughtfully put together menu of…