Overworked. Underfed.

Papa Haydn

Papa Haydn is a restaurant that falls on the many different lists of “Top Portland Restaurants.” It’s probably misleading because the food really isn’t all that good. I think the “must-try” eats at this restaurants is the desserts, which unfortunately isn’t all that good either, unless you like cake. I have a sweet tooth, but…

Mee Sen

I can confidently say that as far as Asian food in Portland goes, most of it is pretty average. One large exception to this is the Thai food. Are there a lot of Thai people in Portland? I don’t think so, at least according to Verde, but sometimes his information isn’t always that accurate. Thai…

Sushirrito

I love that people are constantly trying to innovate in the food world. People coming up with new twists on old ideas. People mashing up cuisines from different parts of the world. It’s fun to discover all these new things. I wouldn’t exactly say these innovators are always so successful. Sushirrito seems like it would…

PPQ Dungeness Island

I apologize for my long break from the blogger world. The holidays left me with little time to blog. I was flying back and forth from Portland to LA during my time off, and when I get to LA all I do is eat and hang out without much time for blogging. Plus, a lot…

Hainan Chicken & Rice

Dumpling Man really likes Hainan Chicken & Rice. It’s a pretty simple dish that I usually cheat to make since I never wanted to attempt poaching my own chicken and making my own rice. So I’ve used various versions of this pre-made seasoning in a jar over the years, and Dumpling Man has always been pleased. …

Joe’s Burger

The argument over the “best burger” seems to be an endless debate for the ages. Some of the more well known contenders nation wide are probably In ‘N Out and Shake Shack. Every city has its own local battle. In LA, there’s Father’s Office, Golden State, Umami Burger, etc. You can find me in the…

Hong Kong Lounge

So after many wonderful meals in San Francisco (Gary Denko, Ferry Building, Bottega), the H.o.P. was honestly itching for something else. The H.o.P always gravitates back to our one true love, the complex multi faceted cuisine of Asia. What better way to satisfy that craving than with some good ole dim sum. Hands down, Seafood Harbour in Rosemead has got…

Bottega

Michael Chiarello has made quite a name for himself by being one of the 3 finalists in the first season of Top Chef Masters. Let’s be honest, the first season was the only season worth mentioning. Subsequent seasons have been pretty lackluster. Anyways, I was pretty impressed with Chef Chiarello’s mastery of Italian cuisine, so…

Thanksgiving 2011

So my mom has become sort of a traveling gnome these days. She plans these elaborate trips, it’s beginning to feel like every years now, with all her lady friends to quite exotic destinations. This year it was Turkey and Sri Lanka with a short jaunt to Vietnam. She often goes in the fall and…

Ricotta Gnochi with Sausage and Fennel

Making your own pasta looks so easy. Mix some flour, water, eggs, etc and roll out the dough and presto! I’ve been wanting to try it but I haven’t gotten around to it. Instead, I’ve tried making my own ricotta gnocchi, also known as gnudi, which apparently means “naked.” I guess these are supposed to…

Ferry Building Farmer’s Market

So after an awesome dinner at Gary Denko, we woke up the next morning wondering what our next food adventure might be. We had reservations for Bottega in Napa Valley at 5pm, so we didn’t want to eat anything too heavy or too filling. Triple F suggested the Farmer’s Market where we could just try…

Gary Danko

My apologies for my absence from the blogosphere. After a long day of work, I usually come home and cook dinner. Portland just doesn’t have the same dining options that LA did, so its forced my hand to cook more regularly. If anyone knows me, I don’t like to cook instant or even semi-instant sh*t….