Freak Patient Zero ([info]drjeff) wrote in [info]damnportlanders,
@ 2008-02-09 08:08:00
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Gateway treasure hunt!
Here it is... your Geographic Question of the Day!

We're moving to the Gateway area, not so far from the Gateway Frederick Meyer, and are wondering if there are any little hidden treasures there. I noticed to my delight that there was a funky little Asian market within walking distance of our new house. It led me to wonder where there was anything else cool that's tucked away in those little strip malls and commercial areas, let's say between 102nd - 122nd and from Burnside to Halsey.

Bonus points if you can find me some good pho, a place to get beers, or somewhere to eat breakfast.

Recommendations based upon personal experience get the double bonus and advance to the finals.

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[info]pynk_gyrl
2008-02-09 04:25 pm UTC (link)
That's so cool you're moving over there -- in my old neck of the woods!

My FAVORITE place to get breakfast over there is the Gateway Breakfast House (I think is the name). It's on Halsey going "up" from 102nd on the left, and is this cool little hole in the wall joint, with uber cheap prices, snarky staff, and greasy spoon food.

Honestly, I can't remember finding any other super fabulous places during my two year stint there - but the perks are that it's not too awfully far from IKEA, 39th Ave to pop over to Belmont/Hawthorne, or the most awesomest Target at Mall 205.

OOOH speaking of Mall 205 - in the strip mall next to it, there is a pizza place...Wall Street? and they BAKE GARLIC into their crusts -- and have yummy salads and lasagna and great prices for delivery. Check them out man.

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[info]drjeff
2008-02-09 04:33 pm UTC (link)
Ooh, thanks, R. I saw the Gateway Breakfast House and wondered about it.

I'll be driving through my old neighborhood every day to take the kids to school, so I still have Beaumont/Irvington cred. :)

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[info]dinky_dinky_do
2008-02-09 04:40 pm UTC (link)
oh see i was just about to suggest NEVER eating there ... it was terrible ( service and food)

could of been a bad day .... but still ewwww

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[info]drjeff
2008-02-09 04:46 pm UTC (link)
That's what I love about restaurant reviews... you generally have to go check 'em out for yourself. People have told me that Pho Oregon is great, but the two times I've been there I was so overwhelmed with grease and Anise that I haven't been back.

I will let you know how it goes! :)

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[info]notorious_oit
2008-02-09 06:26 pm UTC (link)
Pizza Schmizza is also over in the Mall 205 area. YUMMY!

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[info]drjeff
2008-02-09 06:29 pm UTC (link)
Yeah! And you can take buy one, get one free coupons out of the Hollywood Star and they honor them there!

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[info]glowing_fish
2008-02-09 10:16 pm UTC (link)
You could always join a Loyalist Portland Militia, and make periodic incursions into the City of Maywood Park!

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misterpessimist
2008-02-10 06:31 am UTC (link)
WHAT THE HELL IS MAYWOOD PARK? i ride through on the 205 path all the time and it always creeps me out. its like a little stepford... my dad has some kind of theory involving th ecatholic church, but i have no idea...

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[info]glowing_fish
2008-02-13 07:59 am UTC (link)
If I told you, we wouldn't have much of a cliff hanger for the second season, would we?

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[info]myopicfriend
2008-02-09 10:44 pm UTC (link)
JJ North's buffet is actually really good home-cookin/comfort food if you go at a time that is not too busy. If you are not grossed out by buffets. (It seems pretty clean to me.) I would avoid Sundays between 11-2 because that is the huge after-church rush.

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[info]ngilabot
2008-02-10 12:10 am UTC (link)
That Asian Market is really awesome.
If you're a fan of mexican food, check out El King Taco. It's next to the Subway on about 103rd and Halsey. Cheap eats that are so yummy. Whenever I'm in the neighbourhood I always make sure to stop by.

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[info]joyful_grrrl
2008-02-10 06:01 am UTC (link)
you're right by Fabric Depot! (122nd and... stark? i can't remember, it's been awhile.)

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misterpessimist
2008-02-10 06:29 am UTC (link)
D: D: D: i used to work there. i get homicidal just riding my bike past the place.

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[info]joyful_grrrl
2008-02-10 04:26 pm UTC (link)
yeah, it looks like it would kinda suck to work there. their selection of vintage repro fabric is great though!

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misterpessimist
2008-02-10 06:29 am UTC (link)
pho van. 1919 se 82nd. i know its not in tha tdireact neighborhood, but i have to suggest it anyway. i don't know if its something everybody knows about ir not. but we have pho all the time and they're is my personal favorite. bonus points for the bizarre muzak involving covers of songs like 'tequila' done asian instruments...

22 is great. beef, ham, cha lua (whatever that is, but its some kind of meaty conglomerate) with vermicelli noodles OH GOD. i'm stuffed but i want more just thinking about it.

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