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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (June 13, 2008)
JUNE 13, 2008 justputio Savory Sweets he exquisite combination of savory and sweet can be found in cultures all over the world. Yet for some reason there lurks a great taste divide within many Ameri cans’ palates—do you want salty or sweet? Thanks to these three fine establishments, now you can have your cake and savory, too. Pine State Biscuits 3640 S.E. Belmont St., 503-236-2246, uww. pinestatebiscuits. com If you’ve been to the Portland Farmer’s Mar ket, you’ve seen the line. Yes, the one that’s an hour long and ends with a hot, steamy biscuit. These North Carolina fellas have (finally!) opened up a tiny boutique to barter their biscuits. The four-table, counter-serviced shop keeps the menu simple. But don’t be fooled: You will even tually want to eat one of everything. The now na tionally acclaimed Reggie Deluxe hoists a moist, crumbly main attraction filled with fried chicken, Heritage Farms bacon, Tillamook cheddar, an over-easy egg and sausage gravy. My left ventricle said, “No effin’ way”; my mouth and gut dutifully ignored it. Be sure to dress lightly, as the crowds, tight quarters and belt-busting bites are guaran teed to have your biscuits toasty. blit YOU get the present! PHILOXEN1A Hospitality 112NW9thAve. . . Visit our Just Out (C6-C12) booth at Portland Pride's waterfront festival and take home a copy of Just Out and a FREE swag bag* 503-227-2158 EST1ATOR1O Restaurant 7712 SE 13th Ave. 503-230-2165 ôwtic (jYèôkfad - cUfWúlly Jáce Gáce ó I makí '' - 'lôillaw.ôtte yitík 2045 S.E. Belmont St., 503'239-1887, wuw .jacegace. com The sandwich board outside says it all: art/ waffles/beer. Part art/music/movie gallery, part waffle haven and part merchant of obscure mi crobrew medleys, Jáce Gáce (pronounced “jah-say gah-say”) has found its own unique stride in a lo cation known for just that. A chalkboard menu lists daily choices for waffles, ranging from rum and espresso-soaked tiramisu to black beans and avocado cornmeal. I opted for the waffle purist experience, ordering a plain Brussels-style waff with powdered sugar and fresh-squeezed lemon. It was airy, crisp and perfectly sweet. Next time I got the gut-busting poached eggs and sausage gravy-smothered cornmeal waffle—undeniably the city’s best breakfast alternative. *swag not included, but the bag is darn purty (5 Little Red Bike Café 4823 N. Lombard St., 503-289-0120, www.littleredbikecafe.com If cute servers, a bike-thru window and home made doughnut holes aggravate you, stay far away. This quaint St. John’s hideaway could be NoPo’s best-kept secret. Fried egg sandwiches served on rectangular ciabatta come with a plethora of awe some add-ons: Beecher’s Flagship cheeses, fig jam, prosciutto, caramelized onions, applewood-smoked bacon—you get the picture. The Vegan BLT (yes, I understand it’s an oxymoron) is by far the most out standing meatless sandwich I’ve ever had—bursting with flavorful smoked tempeh, avocado and vegan dill aioli. Proudly serving Courier Coffee, Foxfire teas and organic OJ, Red Bike is undoubtedly geared toward green. Go for the delicious local and organic food; stay for the cutesy atmosphere and the equally terrific multigrain eye candy. J enny N guyen is a freelance food writer with an appetite for alliteration. Pick a peck of pickled press by posting epiqueerean@comcast.net. Liftoff @ Rocket Happy Hour 5 - 6:30 | Organic Mexican & Vegetarian Cuisine 1 SMB- Thursday 5 n in to 10 n m FrWay and Saturday h p in to ti p in Bnwch Sundays 11 a m to J p in Compelling Cuisine, Nai*y Ro<>r «ally from 5 to 6 30 p in ™ i from 9 a m to close Good Lighting & « Fabulous Views Illi E. Burnside I rocketpdx.com 503 5V 9341
