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Lunch in the Park

by PAgent

Simon and Helen Director Park is only a block from Pioneer Courthouse Square, but it resonates to a completely different vibe. Quieter, and somehow more private, sunlight shines down between the FOX tower and the Paramount Hotel to illuminate the park with surprising warmth. In the shadow of the buildings the brisk breeze sucks away [...]

Red coach is OPEN

by Dieselboi

Red coach
Originally uploaded by dieselboi

The Red Coach Restaurant, famous for their hamburgers and shakes, is indeed still open. A coworker and I ventured in there earlier this week and after lunch, spoke with the owners who informed us that they keep hearing that the restaurant is closed. I’ll re-iterate – it is open. [...]

05.21.2009 See the rest → 2 comments

Russian Pierogis

by Dieselboi

Russian food cart
Originally uploaded by dieselboi

Yesterday, after a pretty brisk walk up into NW Portland to reserve some jeans, we were on our way back to work when I got the munchies. We were in the vicinity of the carts on SW Alder between 9th and 10th, so we swung by. Whole Bowl [...]

10.09.2008 See the rest → 4 comments

Real taste of India food cart

by Dieselboi

Real taste of India

Originally uploaded by dieselboi

I am a creature of habit. I’ll go a whole week and get nothing but the Whole Bowl as my lunch cart choice. I know, there are 20 other carts there on Alder and 10th and another 20 down off 4th ave, why don’t I mix it [...]

10.03.2008 See the rest → 1 comment

I’m hungry, and I’d like to eat soon

by Tricia

Today, I went to one of my favorite sandwich spots near the waterfront. On the East side. I love this place, and I eat here a lot. Sometimes co-workers and I walk down for coffee and the free Wi-Fi for meetings. Sometimes our office orders many sandwiches for business meetings. All in all, I really [...]

09.11.2008 See the rest → 3 comments

Daphne’s Greek Cafe

by PAgent

As I roamed downtown today at lunchtime, I spotted balloons and banners. Surveying the scene, I immediately realized that a new restaurant, Daphne’s Greek Cafe had recently opened. I’m observant like that. Being the dedicated public servant that I am, I knew that I had to try their food and give you a first-hand report. [...]

08.25.2008 See the rest → 3 comments

How I Learned to Love a Lunch Bucket

by PAgent

Local blogger Metroknow has taken the big jump. He decided to become a professional blogger, and started a website called AlmostFit.com to record his efforts to “lose weight and improve his health using a slow, holistic approach.” The advice he gives is good, and the goals reasonable, I urge you to check it out. He’s [...]

06.27.2008 See the rest → 11 comments