Burger King’s BK Veggie Burger Everywhere The existence of the Burger King Veggie sandwich has posed somewhat of a moral and ethical dilemma for vegetarians and vegans. The sandwich was introduced last spring in the wake of the failed-then-resurrected (in Canada) McDonald’s McVeggie burger and, according to every authority on vegetarianism on earth, it sends […]
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Divine Inspiration
Living Long and Eating Right, Chinese Style
Chinese food gives you long life, good luck, and much happiness. Chinese food is the healthy and tasty embodiment of a centuries-old tradition. A delicate balance of meats, fowl, fresh vegetables, and creatures of the sea combine to make delicate flavor, and delightful texture–most notably at the restaurants listed below. Om Seafood Restaurant 7632 SE […]
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Clean Living
And Downright Tasty Eats
by Katie Shimer and Justin Sanders There are the mornings when you wake up and want a downright dirty breakfast. This aforementioned “dirty” breakfast usually consists of a couple greasy eggs, some greasy hash browns, white toast, and four strips of bacon. The dirty is most often consumed when you are dirty, for any number […]
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Stepping Stone Café 2390 NW Quimby, 222-1132 This neighborhood joint is a great place to go for a mellow weekday breakfast or lunch, or if you don’t mind waiting a few minutes on weekends. They have great big omelets, my favorite being the Cat, loaded with cottage cheese, tomatoes, and avocado, and accompanied by a […]
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Self-Hell
Analysis for People on the Go
What New Year’s Resolutions Are Right for Me? Well, it’s that time of year again! Time to start writing out New Year’s resolutions! Having trouble? We thought you might be! That’s why we’ve put together a list of resolutions for you to choose from. Simply circle the number in front of the most appealing resolutions, […]
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Food Reviewer at Large
And Getting Larger
K&S Cafeteria Raleigh, North Carolina For the past two weeks I’ve been hard at work in “the Triangle” area of North Carolina. What am I doing down here? I’m making money; something we’d all agree can be very difficult back home in Portland. Why, even the price of homemade crank has sunk to new lows. […]
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The Happy Family
Pho Jasmine: Cheap and Great!
Pho Jasmine aka Pho Dza Thao 714 N. KIllingsworth 283-0398 It’s a fairly common occurrence in a “resurgent” neighborhood–those places you’ve come to rely on, your places, are often chased away or forced into exile by more affluent, comely establishments. Such may be the case with Pho Jasmine. They’ve already changed their name (restaurant suicide) […]
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Pizza-a-Go-Go 3240 N Williams, 335-0300 A new, cute little joint right off the Kerby exit from 405, Pizza-a-Go-Go is a great place to pick up a thin crust, extra cheesy, steaming pie on your way home from work (one big size, $13.50-$21), or even better, have delivered (they deliver all over). They also have three […]
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Ancient Greek
Alexis Needs a Modern Makeover
Alexis Burnside and SW 2nd Avenue 224-8577 Sing, O Muse, of the legend of Alexis, great warrior of Hellenic Portland, whom Pithy Dionysus once lavished with wine and song, and with the fragrant essence of garlic and spices from the East. Sing, Muse, of the epic saga of Alexis the warrior, soon to be visited […]
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Yuki 1337 NE Broadway, 281-6804 All of the Nigiri at Yuki is served in plump, beautiful pieces, the texture is soft and delicate, and not a trace of chewiness is detectable. The Sake (Salmon) is a one of their best; the fish is a deep, reddish pink, and so fresh that it sits almost perkily […]
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Self-Hell
Analysis for People on the Go
Which Pet Cause Will Give My Life Meaning? As we careen into the holiday season, it is not unusual for rich people to experience symptoms of depression as they realize that their existence is essentially meaningless, and that they are all doomed. But don’t worry, rich people! There are plenty of causes to champion that […]
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Meat Parade
Flavorful Mexican for the Creative Carnivore
La Calaca Comelona 2304 SE Belmont 239-9675 La Calaca Comelona serves what I would call high-end Mexican food, but not in the usual sense. Normally when I’m paying more than 10 bucks at a Mexican place, it’s for yuppie Mex–tacos with special sauces and sides, fancy margaritas, and special cheese blends–but not here. This is […]