Comments on: Places I Should Check Out http://www.channingfrye.com/blog/2008/12/29/places-i-should-check-out/ Channing's views on what's new, fun, interesting, entertaining, important, and more. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:03:13 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: angie http://www.channingfrye.com/blog/2008/12/29/places-i-should-check-out/comment-page-2/#comment-9343 angie Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:50:00 +0000 http://www.channingfrye.com/blog/?p=222#comment-9343 Channing- Tabla-28th Burnside-Mediterranean Nuestra Cucina-SE 21st and Division good margaritas, authentic mexican Romo's-78th and Stark- shredded beef Nicola's-48th and North Lombard- the best meatball I've had in town. Andina- good peruvian Channing-

Tabla-28th Burnside-Mediterranean
Nuestra Cucina-SE 21st and Division good margaritas, authentic mexican
Romo’s-78th and Stark- shredded beef
Nicola’s-48th and North Lombard- the best meatball I’ve had in town.
Andina- good peruvian

]]> By: Babs http://www.channingfrye.com/blog/2008/12/29/places-i-should-check-out/comment-page-2/#comment-8702 Babs Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:19:33 +0000 http://www.channingfrye.com/blog/?p=222#comment-8702 Not a food joint but a great Portland institution: The St. Johns Parade. This year, the 47th annual affair is on May 9th. Old cars, rodeo courts, middle school bands, girl scout troups and local politicos. You could be the star. Altho' this year, the St. Johns Bachelor Club is celebrating it's 100th anniversary and they are the "Grand Marshalls". Slip me a note and I'll send you an entry form. Not a food joint but a great Portland institution: The St. Johns Parade. This year, the 47th annual affair is on May 9th.
Old cars, rodeo courts, middle school bands, girl scout troups and local politicos. You could be the star. Altho’ this year, the St. Johns Bachelor Club is celebrating it’s 100th anniversary and they are the “Grand Marshalls”.
Slip me a note and I’ll send you an entry form.

]]> By: Cari http://www.channingfrye.com/blog/2008/12/29/places-i-should-check-out/comment-page-2/#comment-8271 Cari Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:27:17 +0000 http://www.channingfrye.com/blog/?p=222#comment-8271 First of all, Channing you rock! There isn't nearly enough Westside love on this list, so here you go: Piazza Italia (1129 NW Johnson in the Pearl) BEST Italian I've had. Ever. Great date spot - it's family-owned, and has an wonderful setting (comfortable and romantic, but tons of soccer memorabilia at the same time...odd but very charming). The dishes are simple and absolutely delicious (the pasta texture is divine), and there is a sweet little Italian man who works there and asks girls to dance with him...he has some moves for sure. They also take reservations (which you def need on Fri and Sat, not sure on other nights). For drinks, Clyde Common in the Ace Hotel (1014 SW Stark) has fun, funky, seasonal drinks that will knock your socks off. As far as hiking goes, for a city hike you can't beat the Lower Macleay trail in Forest Park (in NW, just under the Thurman Street bridge between NW 29th-ish and NW 30th-ish. You can taste the clean air and feel the temperature drop as soon as you walk down to the park, which is a forest with a beautiful creek that runs all along the hiking trail. You can park on NW Upshur. Okay I love my neighborhood and think you're rad, so just wanted to share some faves! First of all, Channing you rock!

There isn’t nearly enough Westside love on this list, so here you go:

Piazza Italia (1129 NW Johnson in the Pearl) BEST Italian I’ve had. Ever. Great date spot – it’s family-owned, and has an wonderful setting (comfortable and romantic, but tons of soccer memorabilia at the same time…odd but very charming). The dishes are simple and absolutely delicious (the pasta texture is divine), and there is a sweet little Italian man who works there and asks girls to dance with him…he has some moves for sure. They also take reservations (which you def need on Fri and Sat, not sure on other nights).

For drinks, Clyde Common in the Ace Hotel (1014 SW Stark) has fun, funky, seasonal drinks that will knock your socks off.

As far as hiking goes, for a city hike you can’t beat the Lower Macleay trail in Forest Park (in NW, just under the Thurman Street bridge between NW 29th-ish and NW 30th-ish. You can taste the clean air and feel the temperature drop as soon as you walk down to the park, which is a forest with a beautiful creek that runs all along the hiking trail. You can park on NW Upshur.

Okay I love my neighborhood and think you’re rad, so just wanted to share some faves!

]]> By: Jessica http://www.channingfrye.com/blog/2008/12/29/places-i-should-check-out/comment-page-2/#comment-7841 Jessica Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:05:16 +0000 http://www.channingfrye.com/blog/?p=222#comment-7841 Pine State Biscuits on Belmont - just west of 39th. Pine State Biscuits on Belmont – just west of 39th.

]]> By: Derftron http://www.channingfrye.com/blog/2008/12/29/places-i-should-check-out/comment-page-2/#comment-7331 Derftron Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:30:26 +0000 http://www.channingfrye.com/blog/?p=222#comment-7331 Reo's Ribs in Aloha is actually Snoop Dogg's Uncle. Pretty random that Snoops uncle has a rib shack in Aloha. mad bomb though Reo’s Ribs in Aloha is actually Snoop Dogg’s Uncle. Pretty random that Snoops uncle has a rib shack in Aloha. mad bomb though

]]> By: Channing http://www.channingfrye.com/blog/2008/12/29/places-i-should-check-out/comment-page-2/#comment-7239 Channing Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:50:07 +0000 http://www.channingfrye.com/blog/?p=222#comment-7239 Okay, I just posted a review of La Provence in my <a href="http://www.channingfrye.com/cfrye-favs.html" rel="nofollow">Favs section</a>. Coming up soon: Lompoc Bar, Salty's Seafood, Philadelphia, and Mother Bistro... Okay, I just posted a review of La Provence in my Favs section. Coming up soon: Lompoc Bar, Salty’s Seafood, Philadelphia, and Mother Bistro…

]]> By: Brad http://www.channingfrye.com/blog/2008/12/29/places-i-should-check-out/comment-page-2/#comment-7137 Brad Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:42:43 +0000 http://www.channingfrye.com/blog/?p=222#comment-7137 Channing You should try Utopia Cafe on Belmont for breakfast. It's been around longer than most of these other places and once there you'll see why. It's what Portland is all about. Channing
You should try Utopia Cafe on Belmont for breakfast. It’s been around longer than most of these other places and once there you’ll see why. It’s what Portland is all about.

]]> By: John http://www.channingfrye.com/blog/2008/12/29/places-i-should-check-out/comment-page-2/#comment-7126 John Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:29:58 +0000 http://www.channingfrye.com/blog/?p=222#comment-7126 Here's your ultimate list German-The Berlin Inn (11th & Powell) Ethiopian-Queen of Sheba (MLK) Middle Eastern- Ya Halla (SE Washington st) Italian-Ciao Vito (Alberta) Southern-Bernie's Southern Bistro (Alberta) Mexican- Authentica (N. Portland) Sushi-Yukiyo (N Portland Blvd & Denver) If you just want to get drunk and eat mediocre trendy food served by vegan artists eat anywhere else in town. Here’s your ultimate list

German-The Berlin Inn (11th & Powell)
Ethiopian-Queen of Sheba (MLK)
Middle Eastern- Ya Halla (SE Washington st)
Italian-Ciao Vito (Alberta)
Southern-Bernie’s Southern Bistro (Alberta)
Mexican- Authentica (N. Portland)
Sushi-Yukiyo (N Portland Blvd & Denver)
If you just want to get drunk and eat mediocre trendy food served by vegan artists eat anywhere else in town.

]]> By: cathie Joy http://www.channingfrye.com/blog/2008/12/29/places-i-should-check-out/comment-page-2/#comment-7085 cathie Joy Sat, 17 Jan 2009 01:36:58 +0000 http://www.channingfrye.com/blog/?p=222#comment-7085 For dinner and cocktails- The Siam Society on Alberta. For wine and art - Vino Paradiso, 417 NW 10th. For Oaxacan food- Authentica on NE 30th @ Killingsworth And for great creole/cajun food- Acadia on NE Fremont For dinner and cocktails- The Siam Society on Alberta.
For wine and art – Vino Paradiso, 417 NW 10th.
For Oaxacan food- Authentica on NE 30th @ Killingsworth
And for great creole/cajun food- Acadia on NE Fremont

]]> By: Curtice http://www.channingfrye.com/blog/2008/12/29/places-i-should-check-out/comment-page-2/#comment-7066 Curtice Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:41:30 +0000 http://www.channingfrye.com/blog/?p=222#comment-7066 C Frye! I can't believe that nobody has mentioned Knob Hill Burger on 23rd and Helser's on Alberta. The burgers at Knob Hill are top notch. The Eggs Benny at Helser's is the best in Portland. I also noticed that someone mentioned Christopher's Gourmet Grill on MLK...they have one of the best Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches i've ever had. My fiance thinks you're "adorable"...her words...not mine. If your here or not by the end of the season I think every Trailblazer fan knows that you've had a tremendous impact on changing the course of this franchise. Continued happiness in all that you do! Portland will always welcome you home. C Frye!

I can’t believe that nobody has mentioned Knob Hill Burger on 23rd and Helser’s on Alberta.

The burgers at Knob Hill are top notch.
The Eggs Benny at Helser’s is the best in Portland.

I also noticed that someone mentioned Christopher’s Gourmet Grill on MLK…they have one of the best Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches i’ve ever had.

My fiance thinks you’re “adorable”…her words…not mine.

If your here or not by the end of the season I think every Trailblazer fan knows that you’ve had a tremendous impact on changing the course of this franchise. Continued happiness in all that you do! Portland will always welcome you home.

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