Spencer's Food Adventures

Tag: travel

  • Sorbu Paninoteca

    Sorbu Paninoteca is an exemplar of why I love the Portland food scene so dearly. A tiny food truck that specializes in Tuscan cuisine with a menu that changes weekly reflecting seasonal bounty while also making their own bread in house (or, truck). Sandwiches, risottos, pastas, salads, vegetables. All of it delicious and unique. I…

  • Portland Pizza Roundup

    It’s not news that Portland is a serious Pizza city, a pizza destination, even by some ratings the best pizza city in all of America! Whatever the national hype is, Portlanders know how good the pizza is, and the chefs in town know to come with their A game. This post is by no means…

  • 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,…

  • 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…