OK, Here we go..... I think it only fair to start with this photo as this trip to Tokyo, and the inspiration of these two guys with me in the photo, really kicked off my interest in exploring food, photographing said eats, and sharing/explaining my impressions of my experiences. So, to you David Chang and Anthony Bourdain, Cheers, and thanks. As I begin I think it only fair to explain a bit of what my purpose with this blog is. As you know, I do not participate in Facebook, and I wont go into why here, but I NEEDED a vehicle to communicate and connect with those in my life, both near and far. As the name implies, this will primarily be a blog about pizza. However, as this is mine, I will feel free to do and say as I damn well please, as it pleases me. So I hope to not offend or tiptoe too far over the line of appropriateness, but if I do, that's just too fucken bad. Enjoy. Pizza, food, life experiences, thoughts, feelings, rants, and more food. This is what you will find here. Please feel free to share and pass along to anyone you think might have an interest, as I hope you will as well. Sincerely yours, DVA

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Tasty n Alder, Portland Oregon, USA

 In a town filled with endless options for amazing culinary experiences the bar has been
raised once again. 

We are in Southwest Portland.  A area that is teaming with new, flashy, exciting places to eat and shop.  At the top of this list is

Tasty n Alder

It's located at the corner of SW 12th Ave and Alder, in case you were wondering if the owner's name was Alder, or something, cause you'd be wrong.

We're here for brunch, and we're hungry.  The menu is designed around small plates for sharing.  We like sharing, so let's get rolling!
http://www.tastynalder.com/

And, as usual, let's start with a beverage, the adult variety of course.  A fairly standard, and delicious, bloody mary.  I'm not needing to cure a hangover so much, although Han'Fan' could use that! but more to kick-start the day!  It's 70 deg outside, blue skies, a beautiful day, and I want to soak up as much of it as I can.

Let's eat!

One caveat first....  The menu here doesn't offer much in the way of an explanation of specific ingredients, so I'll do my best to offer my own, but I may not be all that accurate. Not far off though, in range of the target, but you're probably used to that from me by now :-O


Monte Cristo, Spiced Maple

 Tasted like bioche with a deeply flavorful cheese atop, perfectly melted but not runny, and a ham that was a cross between prosciutto and regular ham, but not panchetta.  Delicious!  And split three ways it was just the right amount.



Mini Bisquits with Sausage Gravy


One amazing bite!

Biscuits are one of the stars of this joint, being a breakfast/brunch place.  And they know how to make em!  Light and flaky, thick and buttery.  Gravy was stick to your ribs good!


Potaoes Brava,  fried in washimi wagyu tallo, Over Easy Eggs, Aioli

You mix it all together and enjoy.


No words, just terrific


Fried Egg & Cheddar Biscuit, House Bacon

HG had this and it looked great.  I had my own meal to deal with so I ate it with my eyes only.


Tasso Hash, Onion Sour Cream, Over Easy Egg

MINE!

I just mixed it up and shoveled it in.  Every fricken bite was so full of flavor.  Salty, savory, greasy but not overly, seasoned perfect.  A great balance of big flavors.



Fried Egg  & Cheddar Biscuit, Fried Chicken

Han'Fan' had this.  Looked great.  Hopefully she's enjoyed it by now as it was loaded up in a box, and she was loaded up on a bus, headed back across the river to take a nap.

Go to Portland

Eat some great food

Enjoy a beverage or two

I will again soon.  Promise

DVA



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