Onstad's reviews dwell at the intersection of success and rethink; somewhat like an electron, unsure where it will be one moment to the next.

And that particular line is on the genius end of the spectrum.

I used to think that Onstad was knowledgeable about food, less so about clear concise food writing. But after reading that review and seeing that he apparently finds nothing wrong with a "reuben" that comes with FUCKING PASTRAMI instead of CORNED FUCKING BEEF, I am forced to conclude that he doesn't know fuck-all about food either.

I'm a big fan of Breakside as their beers are very good (with a bunch of variety of styles) and the food is good too. My only issue with Breakside is the bear prices... In Portland there's a ton of breweries and competition so it's hard to pay $5+ for a 12oz glass. It's good beer but the price keeps me away.

Really RCH? Thought you might have made up your mind a little earlier, like when you said "What the fuck, Onstad? Are you ever going to write a food review or are you content to practice your third-rate HST impersonation every week?" Or maybe "Jesus Tittyfucking Christ, Onstad. Shut the fuck up." But if you say it's really the sandwich that set you categorically against, ok...

And doesn't this review explicitly say the reuben "doesn't pass muster". Is this the same as finding nothing wrong?

Maybe you could actually contribute something in the comments section (like azunga)? I want to know what other people think too, in addition to the reviewer.

What is this "like/dislike" shit? Definitely dislike...

sagging flint, I don't know how long you've been reading the Mercury, but one of these days you will probably notice that the comments section doesn't attract much in the way of things that contribute to the story. You also may have noticed that the fact that the reuben comes with the wrong meat was not among the things he noted as being a problem with it. And the part where I admitted to not liking Onstad's writing but previously assuming that he at least knew a little something about food. Looks like someone struggles with reading comprehension. Or maybe you're just butthurt because you're friends with the guy or something.