<Completely updated 11/17 - hours, photos, notes, locations, etc.>What I like most about Bunk is, though it has only been open for a short time, it’s already a dive - in a good way. Sit in the back next to the stacks of bread, and you’ll know what I mean. It’s like being transported to the East Coast, where sandwich shops are a dime a dozen. The only difference is, … [Read more...] about Review: Bunk Sandwiches
Breakfast
Review: Meat Cheese Bread
In the last few years, Portland sandwich shops blossomed. We went from a town with hardly any decent options to an embarrassment of riches.The secret ingredient that is setting these shops apart is the staff; they actually have a chef and workers who are passionate about making the best damn sandwich they can. This leads to innovations that rise beyond the norm. In the case … [Read more...] about Review: Meat Cheese Bread
Review: Karam Lebanese Restaurant
Note: Karam still exists but at another location. I haven't tried it, so I can't stand by this review.[minor updates 1/11 - prices and a few dishes, grammar]Lebanon is a small country on the Eastern coast of the Mediterranean. The name is from Lubnan, the word for white, to describe the snow-covered peaks of the Mount Lebanon Range. Working from Egyptian hieroglyphs, … [Read more...] about Review: Karam Lebanese Restaurant
Review: Crescent Cafe – breakfast in the wine country
First Impressions, by Hungry SoulA little over a year ago, the Crescent Cafe opened to many oo's and aah's. Owners, Michael McKenney and Danny Wilser had moved to Yamhill County to "retire" and it seems got bored. They formerly owned and operated Ella's Restaurant in San Francisco, a much loved neighborhood spot. The Crescent Cafe is a step up from the other breakfast … [Read more...] about Review: Crescent Cafe – breakfast in the wine country
Review: Pine State Biscuits
[updated 04/2021]Witness the humble American biscuit. It's not very big, it doesn't store well, and it's not particularly attractive. I think it's safe to say that you won't see biscuits at your local Boulangerie any time soon. Biscuits just don't get that kind of respect.Enter Pine State Biscuits, who have come to Portland on a mission. Any discussion of the new … [Read more...] about Review: Pine State Biscuits