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  1. I think you guys should make the effort to get down to one of the places around Bybee and Milwaukee. I'm sure all those establishments are hurting due to the Bybee Bridge closure. There's a good mexican place on Bybee just off of Milwaukie called Cha Cha Cha's. That's a great place to go "on a budget". It's in a neat old house. And it's cheap and good and friendly. I've eaten there a number of times. If you can do Thai, there is a Thai place south of Bybee on Milwaukie, across the street from the Boys and Girls Club called Papaya Thai. I like their Thai. They will substitute tempeh for meat in any dish if I'm not mistaken. Interesting option for the vege/vegan crowd. I think both of those places could accomodate you on a weeknight with the bridge being closed.
  2. markovitch, I understand that Tani's is coming back. It will be in the same location. The building they were in is gone and a nice new 3 unit building has been built there. In the other 2 units I have heard that there are going to be an all organic brewpub (can't remember the name but there is another one in the Hollywood District) and possibly a <yuk> Starbucks.
  3. Ok, all this talk about cheese is a little too far north for my taste. Is there anyone in Portland reading this thread? Who's up for a mozzarella party in Portland? I'm not suggesting that I know anything about making it, but I do want to learn. --Dan
  4. I'm looking for input on everyone's favorite Central Pennsylvania restaurants. Anything from Huntington to Williamsport, Dubois to Lewistown. I'll start this one off with a great Italian joint in Altoona, Lena's Cafe. This is a family run restaurant with much of the menu made from scratch. It's been a few years since I've been there, but I wouldn't even think of visiting Central PA with out having at least one meal at Lena's. I don't think Lena is still with us, but she was back in that kitchen for many years. I recommend the homemade noodles and just get the italian dressing on your side salad. Make sure you ask for the fresh grated romano. And never pass on the homemade deserts. I like all of their pies apple, pecan, coconut cream. This is a small place with a short bar attached to the restaurant. Nothing fancy. Paper placemats with the map of Italy. Some posters of peppers and tomatoes on the walls. Tons of charm from the staff. Watch out for Louie. I'll call him the matre d'. He'll come by your table and charm you with his dry, comedic comments and sincere inquiry about the quality of your dinner. Don't expect him to crack a smile either.
  5. My friend who told me about this wasn't suprised that the story of the honey injected apple wasn't true. In all of his conversations with people in Japan (when he lived there years ago) no one ever suggested that the honey story was a possible fabrication. He also suggested that there were lots of "urban myths" that he came across while he lived there that no one seemed to question. Thanks for your time and effort looking into this for me! Dan in Portland, Oregon USA
  6. A friend recently told me about an apple he received as a gift while living in Japan. He said it was an apple that had been injected with honey while it was still growing on the tree. I am interested in trying this with some of my own apples growing at my house. Has anyone ever heard of this? Does anyone know how to perform this interesting food act?
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