Random thoughts of a Madman ([info]tertyl) wrote in [info]damnportlanders,
@ 2008-02-12 11:07:00
Previous Entry  Add to memories!  Tell a Friend!  Next Entry
Current location:Slave pits on Ord Cestus.
Current mood: hungry
Current music:can't hear anything over my belly rumbling!

Sandwich goodness
So a friend pointed out that Esquire mag just released their top sandwich places in the US and reading through it caused for a serious rumble in mah belly. I CRAVE A MONTY CRISTO!

those that have sampled the (un)holy union of ham, turkey, swiss, on texas toast, battered, fried or grilled, dusted with powered sugar, and served with a healthy helping of jam or fruit preserve know how wonderful this all tastes together.

does anyone know of a place that can help cure this craving? and i'm not talking about settling for a cheap knockoff at Denny's either...


(Post a new comment)


[info]bluemoonpnw
2008-02-12 07:24 pm UTC (link)
Sorry, no, the only place I've ever gotten them was the restaurant at Disneyland that
is in the entry to Pirates of the Carribean.
But, now I know what I'm fixing for dinner tomorrow.

(Reply to this)(Thread)

[info]_dilate_
2008-02-12 08:00 pm UTC (link)
That place is so good. With that grape sauce? *drool*

(Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

[info]tertyl
2008-02-12 08:18 pm UTC (link)
i've eaten that very sandwich 3 times in my life and it's been at least 15 years since the last time.. lets just say that those 3 times were more memorable then my last sexual encounter...

(Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

[info]_dilate_
2008-02-12 08:23 pm UTC (link)
Yeah, I basically went to DL last time to get that sandwich.

I could see it being a sexual experience.

MMMmmmm.

(Reply to this)(Parent)

[info]purty286
2008-02-12 07:27 pm UTC (link)
I had one at the McMenamin's Cornelius Pass Roadhouse. It was good but I didn't touch the jam. It was a special when I went there last month so I'm not sure if they're still offering it.

(Reply to this)

[info]erudite_elle
2008-02-12 07:28 pm UTC (link)
There's a place called the Oak Tree in Woodland, Wash. that has them. It's a drive, but if you really want 'em....

(Reply to this)

[info]celaeno
2008-02-12 07:32 pm UTC (link)
Monteauxs has that on their menu. Can't vouch for how good it is since I don't eat pork, but everything else they make is really good.

(Reply to this)(Thread)

[info]circumambulate
2008-02-12 07:34 pm UTC (link)
seconded - and it is good.

(Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

[info]tertyl
2008-02-12 07:41 pm UTC (link)
you sir, are the awesome in my life sandwich right now. i may have to brave the wilds of Teh 'Tron...

(Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

[info]yoopie
2008-02-12 09:09 pm UTC (link)
Monteaux's was a huge diasppointment if you have ever had and enjoyed a Monte Cristo from bennigan's.

(Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

[info]yoopie
2008-02-12 09:24 pm UTC (link)
I should mention that Monteaux's also disappointed me the one and only time I went.

My bf LOVES Monte Cristo's but was trying to find one like the one they serve at Bennigans. I made a post here and a lot of people said Monteaux's. Ok, so we go. His sandwich was fine I mean not rotting or anything like that BUT it was not what HE was looking for.

I ordered something on the menu that was labeled as PIEROGI's but when they served my food, it was NOT a Pierogi at all, it was sort of like fried mashed potatoes with cheese...UM NOT A PIEROGI.

Anywho, though the food tasted fine and the atmosphere was good, we were both disappointed. I would imagine it would depend on if you are comparing any new monte cristo to one you have had elsewhere.

(Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

[info]tertyl
2008-02-12 09:39 pm UTC (link)
thank you Ma'am for your candid response. i'll let you know how Milo's works out, how's that sound?

if anything, i have a recipe and can/have made them for myself, but it's good to know a place that you can go to and get a good bite to eat.

(Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

[info]yoopie
2008-02-12 09:51 pm UTC (link)
that would be awesome.

I wanted to correct what I has said because the food at Monteaux's is good stuff.

Have you ever had a Monte Cristo from a Bennigans? If so, then you can understand my bf's huge disappointment =)

(Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

[info]tertyl
2008-02-12 11:36 pm UTC (link)
so i called up and ordered one on the phone, but my bus from downtown to there was late so it was luke warm when i got it. all-in-all it wasn't bad, but i still feel that the itch has not been scratched. the sandwich itself was fine, but they had some peach/pear relish instead of jam and NO FRIGGIN POWDERED SUGAR!^@$!!!

so in closing, the beast has been quelled for a few hours, but will reign terror again soon. my quest goeth on..eth

(Reply to this)(Parent)

[info]tertyl
2008-02-12 11:39 pm UTC (link)
oh and yes i have had them at Bennigan's and it was lovely, but pales in comparison to Blue Bayou right next to the Pirates ride in Disneyhell, which is the Mecca of Monty Cristos.

(Reply to this)(Parent)

[info]fvinnash
2008-02-13 04:23 am UTC (link)
Bah. Everything at Monteaux's is good. =D

(Reply to this)(Parent)

[info]boy_asunder
2008-02-12 07:42 pm UTC (link)
I am of the firm opinion that the Monte Cristo at Milo's City Cafe (NE Broadway and... 15th?) is quite delicious. I've eaten it many times and recommend it highly.

(Reply to this)(Thread)

[info]mandyjalo
2008-02-12 10:55 pm UTC (link)
I second this recommendation.

(Reply to this)(Parent)

[info]mechmuertos
2008-02-12 07:45 pm UTC (link)
The Heathman Restaurant usually has them for lunches.

(Reply to this)(Thread)

[info]tertyl
2008-02-12 07:49 pm UTC (link)
but are they good?

(Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

[info]mechmuertos
2008-02-12 08:07 pm UTC (link)
Its a 4 star diner, but I can attest to their greatness. It was a staple there for a long time. You may want to call and ask if they still serve them. I have not been there in a long time.

(Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

[info]tertyl
2008-02-12 08:19 pm UTC (link)
calling and testing in about 2 hours.

(Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

[info]mechmuertos
2008-02-12 08:30 pm UTC (link)
I don't think you'll be dissapointed. Chef Philipe Beloux (sp?) has won the James Beard Award and he's quite good at his menu design. Even for lunch.

(Reply to this)(Parent)

[info]jef182
2008-02-12 07:48 pm UTC (link)
Monteaux Cristo at Monteaux's
http://www.monteauxs.com

ETA: I can vouch for it- it's yummy

Edited at 2008-02-12 07:49 pm UTC

(Reply to this)(Thread)

[info]tertyl
2008-02-12 07:51 pm UTC (link)
as we both went to the same highschool, i feel i might be able to just you oh Netizen buddy of mine.

(Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

[info]jef182
2008-02-13 02:23 am UTC (link)
heh- well if you ever get the jonez for a Submarina or 'Bertos run, lemme know- there are pretty close PDX equivalents

(Reply to this)(Parent)

[info]phasmaphobic
2008-02-12 07:53 pm UTC (link)
Doug Fir.

It's fantastic.

(Reply to this)

[info]mousebad
2008-02-12 08:20 pm UTC (link)
holman's! and i'd go with you if i wasn't at work all day...

(Reply to this)(Thread)

[info]artnchicken
2008-02-12 09:49 pm UTC (link)
Yay Holmans!

(Reply to this)(Parent)

[info]hyphenate
2008-02-12 10:00 pm UTC (link)
YES holman's, they serve syrup with it instead of jam though.

(Reply to this)(Parent)

[info]jurulia
2008-02-12 10:38 pm UTC (link)
i had one there recently when i was drizzunk at 3 in the morning... it was delicious. sobered me right up. :)

(Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

[info]kosmicdog
2008-02-13 09:01 pm UTC (link)
hahaha, yep, that was delicious!

(Reply to this)(Parent)
Biddy's!
[info]dangrmous
2008-02-12 08:27 pm UTC (link)
They have a really tasty one at Biddy McGraw's Irish bar on NE 60th and Glisan.

(Reply to this)

[info]grimmorrei
2008-02-12 09:34 pm UTC (link)
Reedville Cafe serves them, My family swear by them. But its out in Hillsboro so you'd have to make a bit of a trip.

(Reply to this)

[info]dorkcore
2008-02-12 09:57 pm UTC (link)
they also have them at the Cadillac cafe but they are only open until 2pm.

(Reply to this)(Thread)

[info]tertyl
2008-02-12 11:24 pm UTC (link)
i've been meaning to get in touch with you lately as i keep promising hang out with me and mini-me, but i fail.

did i see someplace that Jen is moving down here?

(Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

[info]dorkcore
2008-02-13 01:56 am UTC (link)
she did last march.

(Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

[info]tertyl
2008-02-13 02:08 am UTC (link)
major fail

(Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

[info]dorkcore
2008-02-13 02:09 am UTC (link)
total fail.

(Reply to this)(Parent)

[info]thirty_three
2008-02-13 03:27 am UTC (link)
I've never had one, but we're going to Disneyland in April and this post has prompted me to try one.

(Reply to this)(Thread)

[info]tertyl
2008-02-13 04:37 am UTC (link)
seriously. go to the Blue Bayou and get one.

(Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

[info]bluemoonpnw
2008-02-13 04:02 pm UTC (link)
Yeah, but they usually have a line, so get there before the hunger is full on,
or the smells will drive you mad with hungerlust!!
It's my favorite restaurant in the park.

(Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

[info]tertyl
2008-02-13 04:36 pm UTC (link)
and don't be too shocked when you open the menu and see most things are like $15+

(Reply to this)(Parent)

[info]moofie74
2008-02-13 04:14 am UTC (link)
I think that they're on the menu at Genies on SE Division.

I think...

Everything else on their menu pretty well rocks, so I think it's worth a try.

(Reply to this)

[info]adamisahippy
2008-02-13 06:26 am UTC (link)
Tin Shed. Seriously.

(Reply to this)

[info]galvanization
2008-02-14 07:23 pm UTC (link)
cricket cafe

(Reply to this)

Create an Account
Forgot your login?
Login w/ OpenID
English • Español • Deutsch • Русский…