Jimmy Neutron Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I'm traveling to these locations in the next two weeks and looking for great local fare - any ideas? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 SF: - kuleto's - aqua - crustacean - faralon - tadich grill - foreign cinema - A16 - flour and water - michael mina's - le colonial sonoma: girl and the fig napa: don giovanni; brix; martini house; tre vigne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I'm traveling to these locations in the next two weeks and looking for great local fare - any ideas? TIA Any idea where you'll be staying in Portland and Seattle? I'll have plenty of info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Seattle: Ivars for the Clam Chowder FX McCrory's for the Oysters And Steaks Ivars is on the waterfront and FX is right next to QWest field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 I'll be staying in Clackamas, OR and Kent, WA - but have a car, so I'll chase down the best grub, Is there a place in Seattle called the Red Mill? Seems like I saw a show on a place called something like that - a favorite local burger joint??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 SF:- kuleto's - aqua - crustacean - faralon - tadich grill - foreign cinema - A16 - flour and water - michael mina's - le colonial sonoma: girl and the fig napa: don giovanni; brix; martini house; tre vigne Thanks - I'll try to hit one of these tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I'll be staying in Clackamas, OR and Kent, WA - but have a car, so I'll chase down the best grub, Is there a place in Seattle called the Red Mill? Seems like I saw a show on a place called something like that - a favorite local burger joint??? Red Mill: http://www.redmillburgers.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Thanks, Sky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbob Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 For a steak, I like the Metropolitan Grill at 2nd and Marion in downtown Seattle. It is pricy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_gop_liars Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I always liked the Montage and the Delta in PDX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 (edited) I always liked the Montage and the Delta in PDX. Old Seattle Thread Most of the information is still good, although I haven't lived there in over 4 years so don't get to all the new hot spots. I'd add Harvest Vine for Tapas though. I was at the Metropolitan Grill last Friday and it was as good as ever. The burgers that always get mentioned in Seattle are Red Mill, XXX (in Issaquah), and Dick's. There all diner style greasebombs...every one worth eating. "Dick's is the place where the crew hangs out, the swass like to play and the rich flaunt clout." - If that helps make a decision for you. I can't think of anything in the Kent / Renton area. For the best food, you'll be heading north into Seattle or Bellevue. (13 coins by the airport isn't bad and you get a lot of food). Clackamas is southeast of downtown Portland. A lot of the great new restaurants in Portland are on the east side but not that far. Toro Bravo is my go-to right now. Great tapas. Tough to get into since they don't take reservations but you can put your name on the list and head upstairs to the Secret Society bar. Beaker and Flask has, by far, the best drinks in town and their food isn't far behind. Pok Pok is also on the eastside and has gotten nationwide attention. Great Thai food. Portland is a foodcart city. It took me about 2 years to finally break down and eat from the carts, but have come to learn that some of them are fantastic. Don't fear them. Best burger in town is always a heated debate. My vote goes to Higgins. Higgins is your quintessential NW restaurant. Fresh fish, local ingredients. Farm to Fork is a general theme in Portland and Greg Higgins does it as well as anyone. That said, the restaurant is divided into two sections. The front of the house is a pretty nice restaurant. If you go around the side of the building, you can enter the bar directly and sit back there. The burger is listed on the menu as something like "Fresh Ground and Spiced Sirloin on a Hearty Baked Roll". When you order it, order the "burger". Downtown, Clyde Common serves good food (including a noteable burger) and good drinks. Ten01 is a block away....more good food. Other top notch restaurants include Beast, Nostagna, Laurelhurst Market (although I think it's better for apps than entrees), Mint (also has a good burger), Andina (peruvian), Kenny & Zukes (jewish style deli), Veritable Quandary....ah hell, there are just too many great places to eat in this town. Oh! The breweries are also a good bet: Rogue, Bridgeport, Deschutes (which is like my 2nd office) all serve good food. ETA: Montage is a great late-night spot when you need some jambalaya to soak up everything you've been drinking. It's under the Morrison Bridge on the east side of the Willamette. I keep my wine at a facility about 4 blocks away so end up there quite often after doing "inventory". If you go before 10pm, you'll wait (on weekends anyway), but there's a bar in the back. Edited March 17, 2010 by Seattle LawDawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 any updates/reports jimmy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 any updates/reports jimmy? Got busy looking at real estate in SF - ended up at a Chevy's in Vacaville on the way back to Redding. Just got to my hotel in Portland. Gonna try to do better on my north swing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Got busy looking at real estate in SF - ended up at a Chevy's in Vacaville on the way back to Redding. Just got to my hotel in Portland. Gonna try to do better on my north swing. i am going to be in sf for the 1st 2 weeks in may. let me know if you are free and want to meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 i am going to be in sf for the 1st 2 weeks in may. let me know if you are free and want to meet. Sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Got busy looking at real estate in SF - ended up at a Chevy's in Vacaville on the way back to Redding. Just got to my hotel in Portland. Gonna try to do better on my north swing. Plenty to choose from! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 Plenty to choose from! Headed to Higgins tonight for a bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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