I don’t feel the slightest hesitation
sharing with you this remarkable
piece of booty that Nick over at
Extramsg.com put together. If you’ve
never been to his sight, check it out–
it’s the best way to keep up with
Portland and its enviable food scene,
without any of that chowhound
preciousness.

He was also brilliant enough to include a list of places that were open on Sunday and Monday cuz he must know that’s when we from Seattle jet off to our fairer Northwest sister to chow down. This list is also very handy because it has many everyday food options. Let’s face it, you can’t eat at Higgins every night.

Portland Tip Sheet from www.extramsg.com

This is a very thoughtful gesture, so bookmark this page and check out his site.

    From South Africa, the Ken Forrester “Petit Chenin” has been my favorite white with tomatillo, dill, or anything accompanying a cucumber/yogurt sauce. What does the petit mean? Who knows, it’s still Chenin Blanc. It comes on like a ripe nectarine, crisp, with a hint of lusher fruit before that acidity comes back and hits you. Around 8$. imported by Boutique Wine Collection

    As long as we’re at the cape, I’ve noticed that every time I open a bottle of Southern Right Pinotage for people, they go crazy. So I guess I need to recommend it. Bacon and spice are words that most often describe wines from this grape. But beware, some wines can go as far as reeking of mesquite. But the Southern Right Pinotage ($15) has great balance between its puckery berry fruit, lighter mouth feel, and distinct peppered bacon edge. In my brain, it serves the same duties as a Loire Valley Cab Franc (but with more body) or a Chilean Carmenere(but not as Merlot-like). imported by Vineyard Brands