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1. Hot Truck
MY LAST MEAL ON EARTH:
Full Sui GnG BBQ - Toasted to Perfection Pizza Sub made with a half loaf of garlic bread, tomato sauce, homemade sausage, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, crushed bbq chips (BBQ), lettuce and mayo (GnG = Grease and…More »
2. ZenShu - CLOSED
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 739-7017
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Kaimuki
Note: Ryuji, the sushi chef mentioned in the previous review, is now at Tokurri Tei http://www.yelp.com/bi...
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11/3/2010
Don't be fooled by ZenShu's average star rating, when it comes to sushi Ryuji and his crew are top… Read more »
3. Little Red Bike Café - CLOSED
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 289-0120
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: North Portland
06.14.10
a c t u a l l y
Friday the 18th is the last official day of service @ the LRBC. I'll see you there at least a few time this week. Why? http://www.pdxploratio...
POSTED BY JOSH? at 9:15am
l e t t i n g g o
It's true, I can't control this swiftly…More »
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6/10/2010
06.10.10
t w e l v e d a y s
Is all that's left to enjoy my favorite spot in Portland. For more info… Read more »
4. Alba Osteria - CLOSED
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 977-3045
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Hillsdale, Southwest Portland
To dine at Alba Osteria is to find yourself amidst Piemonte's mystical hills and valleys, ancient castles, and gorgeous vineyards. Such is the evocative transporting power of this region's amazing wine and cuisine. That it can be had at reasonable…More »
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12/8/2008
Short of actually traveling to the Piedmont (Piemonte) region of Italy, Alba Osteria is as good as… Read more »
5. Le Bistro
"Do you love me?"
"I do."
"Am I the only one?"
"Well no, there are others*, but it's different with them"
"What do you mean?"
"You know, you're special, unique and my favorite in Hawaii"
"Just Hawaii???"
"Look it's not likely that I'll be going back to…More »
6. Alan Wong's Restaurant
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 949-2526
Categories:
Hawaiian,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Moilili
If we could pick one place in Hawaii to splurge at this would be it. It's one of the rare fine dining spots where the refreshingly inventive food was worth what we paid. It sucks when you go to place, shell out fifty bucks a person and think "you…More »
7. Jade Bistro Teahouse & Patisserie
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 477-8985
Categories:
Vietnamese,
Gluten-Free,
Thai
Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Sellwood
Small businesses are often a reflection of their owners. Jade Teahouse & Patisserie is such a place. It's a tranquil oasis of french influenced Vietnamese deliciousness that like it's owner April is beautiful, friendly, fresh, modern, and community…More »
8. Taste Unique
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 206-7059
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Clinton, Hosford-Abernathy
Fresh high quality ingredients simply prepared and passion for food, for people, for life.
That's what I seek when I eat Italian, and that's why I adore Taste Unique.
It's not a restaurant that you enter, it's Stefania's kitchen. Warmth radiates as…More »
9. broder
Portland, OR 97255
(503) 736-3333
Categories:
Scandinavian,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Clinton, Hosford-Abernathy
twelve hour restaurant shifts leave me laconic.
my words and energy used up i become a hulu addicted couch potato, too lazy for capital letters, sentence structure, or logical thought.
and while i may never have a friday or saturday night off, i can…More »
10. Bistro Jeanty
We'd been craving some affordable authentic French cuisine (in Hawaii it's neither). So we made this our last meal before heading out of Wine Country. Loved the atmosphere, the service, and the food. On nice days reserve an outdoor table (It just…More »
11. Artigiano
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 781-3040
Categories:
Food Stands,
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Clinton, Richmond
Consider the "Farewell Summer" pasta dish (see photo http://www.yelp.com/bi...). Perfectly cooked Handmade Fettuccine lightly coated, but not drowning, in sauce. Bacon bites, each tiny square crisp outside but not hard inside, bringing just the right…More »
12. Imanas Tei Restaurant
I generally don't find Portland lacking. Okay, well minus missing family and some of our close friends. But food-wise, farm freshness combined with crazy foodie passion has made P-town a mecca for ultra fresh deliciousness, EXCEPT when it comes to…More »
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2/25/2008
The doorway here is actually a portal that leads to a stylish, warmly decorated, Izakaya in Tokyo.… Read more »
13. Tábor
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 997-5467
Categories:
Food Stands,
Sandwiches,
Czech/Slovakian
Neighbourhoods: Southwest Portland, Downtown
Karel and Monika had me at "Chicken Paprikash", one taste and I was left wondering when I would eat it again.
The WW Eat Mobile Food Cart Festival is what I'm sure will be an annual favorite. $5, 17 food carts, and unlimited amounts of great food and…More »
14. Garden State - CLOSED
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 962-9265
Categories:
Italian,
Food Stands,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: North Portland
So this update is long over due...I've returned well over twenty five times since my first visit. I've brought friends, family, even my dog. I've tried literally everything, somethings twice. I even moved to Sellwood to be closer (although in truth…More »
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10/15/2008
"You gotta hear this one song. It'll change your life, I swear."
… Read more »
15. Sweetness Bakery & Cafe
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 788-2177
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Foster-Powell, Southeast Portland
Ways I usually would've discovered Sweetness but didn't:
1. Yelp - Though I'd never heard of it, apparently this little place is quite popular
2. The PDX Blogsphere -Portland Food & Drink http://www.portlandfoo..., Eat. Drink. Think. …More »
16. Gladstone Street Pizza
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 775-1537
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Creston-Kenilworth, Southeast Portland
Simply my favorite place to eat PDX pies.
Sure there are other good Portland pizza joints that I frequent.
Apizza Scholl's.
Ken's Artisan.
Pizza Oasis.
W'yeast.
(To name drop a few)
But....Gladstone Coffee & Pizza (aka "GCSP" aka "Gladstone") is the combo…More »
17. Ken's Artisan Pizza
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 517-9951
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Buckman, Kerns
Paradigm shifts occur when our perception or way of thinking about something changes.
In life I've had many such revelations:
-5.25" Floppy to 10MB hard drive
-night sky viewed through LA smog to star filled Hawaiian sky
-music prior to Metallica and…More »
18. Steve's Cheese - CLOSED
Portland, OR 97210
(503) 222-6014
Category:
Cheese Shops
Neighbourhoods: Alphabet District, Northwest
With the Wedge http://www.dairyfarmer... coming up this Saturday I think this is the perfect time to give a shout out to Steve. When it comes to cheese he's the man. Sure I love Costco's Coastal Cheddar, some aged Tillamook action, or a trip to the…More »
19. Coffeehouse Northwest
If I were to pick just one place in Portland to grab a cup of coffee this would be it.
They don't just serve coffee here, but drinkable art. And I'm referring to the actual drinks not just the beautiful poured leaf and flower decorations.
With dessert…More »
20. Spella Caffe - CLOSED
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 752-0428
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Food Stands
Neighbourhoods: Southwest Portland, Downtown
Why are there so many
raves
about Spella
And what's on the other side (a parking lot)
Spella's a vision
It's not an illusion
Spella's got nothing to hide (though I love how it just peaks out from behind the brick wall)
So we've been told and I chose to
…More »
21. Apizza Scholls
Portland, OR 97215
(503) 233-1286
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne, Sunnyside
{the dragon}
It's my job to get fired daily, and you know, I love it.
I couldn't see myself doing anything else, if fact I can't really do anything else, or even see myself for that matter.
To me each day is about the same, consistency is important in…More »
22. Waikane Store
This is the Hawaii that I miss, though I never once stopped here until this past January.
Twenty three years on Oahu (spread out over three different time periods) and not only had I never stopped here (I'm sure I drove right by minimum fifty times),…More »
23. Two Tarts Bakery
Portland, OR 97210
(503) 312-9522
Crack in a Box.
$0.75 each or $7.50 for a baker's dozen.
It's the artisan sweet shop you've been searching for.
Cappuccino Creams, Pecan Tessies, Peanut Butter Creams, Hazelnut Baci, Pistachio Shortbread, ANZAC Cookies, Double Chocolate Chews, Ginger…More »
24. Sushi Masa - CLOSED
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 593-2007
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Ala Moana
Masa doesn't just serve sushi he serves art.
I can honestly say my friends and I have tried most of the best Sushi spots all over the state and this one is our favorite. Since it's been almost a year since my initial review I thought I'd take a moment…More »
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8/18/2007 First to Review
I think this must be one of the most overlooked sushi spots on the island. That being said if you… Read more »
25. Yohei Sushi Restaurant
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 841-3773
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Kalihi
While I love all foods (except mint and bitter melon), I'm perpetually searching for amazing Italian cuisine and beautiful nigiri sushi. While I found the former mostly on the mainland (or in Italy), the later is available right here in Hawaii (or…More »
26. Yarp?! - CLOSED
Portland, OR 97214
Categories:
Food Stands,
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside, Hosford-Abernathy
How good was last Wednesday's Rigatoni Bolognese?
I stopped in again Sunday night.
While it was Penne instead, still delicious, still al dente, still a bargain at eight bucks (there's enough for most people to share, but I usually don't).
Love Yarp?!'s…More »
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8/11/2009
Within the SE quadrant of the "weird" city, itself a thriving anti-corporate bastion of independent… Read more »
27. Andina
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 228-9535
Categories:
Tapas Bars,
Gluten-Free,
Peruvian
Neighbourhood: Pearl District
This morning Kimberly V and I tossed around the idea of "What if the American Idol Judges Yelped?" My guess is it'd be something like this...
Randy J:
Yo we got a HOT one tonight...the Yelp DAWWG pound was in the house!!! Woot! Woot! You know it…More »
28. Al Forno Ferruzza
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 253-6766
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Northeast Portland, Concordia, Alberta Arts District
I ended a day of neighborhood shootings (one of my part time jobs) with an Al Forno Ferruzza Scarpetta. That was about a month ago and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since.
The Scarpetta aka "The Sicilian Slipper" is "All of Today's…More »
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3/3/2009 First to Review
Another "busy" day....
1000a Randomly watch bits of "Ransom" while eating Fusilli
… Read more »
29. Arleta Library Bakery Cafe
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-4470
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Mt. Scott - Arleta
I have certain predilections that shape the way I experience and review. Having reached the triple century review mark I thought it appropriate (better late than never) to discuss them.
Love neighborhoody spots entrenched and involved in their…More »
30. Samurai Bento
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 757-8802
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: Southwest Portland, Downtown
Ten seconds ago I observed the treasure within the warm plastic container.
It's 1991, I'm 100 yards from my bus transfer point standing outside a small Japanese lunch window holding a steaming hot bowl of Oyako Donburi. We learned earlier in class…More »
31. Uno Mustachio
Toronto, ON M5E 1C2
Canada
(416) 367-8325
Categories:
Italian,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
For an Italian food loving traveler from Hawaii Mustachio was a dream come true.
After perusing stall after stall of beautiful food I wandered downstairs into the bowels of St. Lawrence market. It's there that I found this gem. High quality, simple…More »
32. Koi Catering & Takeout
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 845-4564
Categories:
Hawaiian,
American (New),
Seafood
Neighbourhood: Kalihi
So good I momentarily considered not moving!
Gourmet food at plate lunch prices, even a better value then the Alley.
Beautiful, perfectly seasoned, wonderfully executed joy served in a styrofoam container. Don't waste your time reading this just go.
…More »
33. Tae's Teppanyaki
This is why Yelp rocks...
Thursday 2/28/08
12:30pm
Read Mina B.'s awesome minjaism filled rave review of Tae's Teppanyaki (http://www.yelp.com/bi...). Immediately began to drool.
01:00pm
Brain puts it together that since I'm headed to town, I should eat…More »
34. Paalaa Kai Bakery
Well there'll be a few people who hate me for posting this, but from those who've never had a Paalaa Kai Bakery Puffy I'm expecting a flood of gratitude.
What it's like:
It's an unassuming green building along the side of the road between Wailua and…More »
35. Big Kahuna's Pizza
This has been my favorite Hawaii pizza place for years...but as good as their pizza is...the garlic cheese balls and sandwiches are even better. One of my best friends carries food back from here all the way to Atlanta every time she visits. It's one…More »
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2/20/2008
IT'S NOT CLOSED....IT JUST MOVED TO http://www.yelp.com/bi... Read more »
36. Norma's Kitchen
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 240-3447
Category:
Cajun/Creole
Neighbourhoods: North Portland, Hayden Island
Went back yesterday, am going back today!
True to our word, we returned for lunch yesterday this time for the BBQ Pork Ribs and Southern Fried Chicken!
Not much changed since the day before.
Still two wonderful people serving up wonderful food.
My…More »
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10/30/2008
Ate there today and we'll be back tomorrow!
Obnoxious stuck up pricks who dislike like supremely… Read more »
37. La Bonita
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 281-3662
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhoods: Northeast Portland, Concordia, Alberta Arts District
What happens when we just write? When the mind soars to reaches of space time and Carne Asada. How strange will it become, to allow thoughts to flow like salsa? Chunky. Cold. Spicy. Sweet.
He sat fighting all attempts to control, to create, to write…More »
38. Pizza Oasis
While it's now a board game, I remember times when we'd just sit around late at night asking "Would you rather?" questions. Like people they seem to come in all sorts of different varieties.
Some are innocuous.
"Would you rather be telekinetic or…More »
39. Habibi Restaurant
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 274-0628
Category:
Lebanese
Neighbourhoods: Southwest Portland, Downtown
In an effort to make my reviews more accessible I've decided to translate this one into a variety of Yelpiverse styles. So here for your tasting pleasure is Habibi Ten Ways.
Yelp Speak:
NOM NOM NOM Chicken Shawarma! NOM NOM NOM Beef Shawarma! NOM NOM…More »
40. Al Forno Ferruzza - CLOSED
Portland, OR 97255
(315) 523-3407
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Southwest Portland, Downtown
Everyone needs a quest from time to time, and other than "True Love" what's more noble than seeking out Great Authentic Sicilian Pizza.
**Read in your best Graham Chapman-Monty Python voice of God**
(video clip: http://www.youtube.com...)
…More »
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Recently updated lists from Joshua C.
Short List (13)I'm still not sure of the weird science that goes into picking these, but since I finally have four I guess these ROTDs deserve their own list. |
808: Favorite Oahu Eateries (43)So much good food, so little money. See Just Desserts list for some sweet spots. |
808: Some Like it Raw (15)The best and the worst Nigiri Hawaii has to offer. The top 4 are musts if you're passionate about eating "real" good sushi. Maguro Ya would probably be fifth if I got around to writing a review. Tokyo Tokyo would have a chance to be in the top 3 if I could afford to eat there and Sasabune I'm guessing somewhere in the top six based on my friend's comparisons between the same restaurants. |
PDX: No Reservations (57)I wish I had Bourdain's job. Anyway, here's my Portland favorites so far.... |
PDX: Pondering Pods (17)aka Adventures in Food Carting (my new favorite sport) |
Weirdly Whimsical Wednesdays (52)80s rock bands put together Greatest Hits albums...so I figure why not? I wouldn't exactly call these great, but they are my favorites. |
808: Aiea/Pearl City Guidebook (46)A "few" of my favorite (and least favorite) places to shop and eat in these Central Oahu Hoods.To be added later: Champa Thai, Shiro's |
808: My Bleh List (15)Everyone's got a few places that they've bleh listed, here are a few of mine (some that should be here, haven't even been worth writing about). :P |
PDX: Money well spent (that's what I tell myself) (26)Love not having sales tax. Love these shops. |
PDX: Nothing to wine about (4)My favorite Portland places to purchase bottles of aged fermented goodness. |
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Yelping SinceMay 2007
Things I Lovejazz, hamachi, Agnolotti Dal Plin, calvinball, being melancholy, Jesus, photography, rainy days, old school hip hop, laughter, Settlers of Catan, burgundian wine, Barolo, randomness, real people, Cinque Terre, life the universe & everything
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My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm walking the dog
Why You Should Read My ReviewsCause you prefer creative mayhem to jejune banality (and I post pics)
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