I turned my browser to the New York Times Dining and Wine section yesterday morning and was startled to discover that the headlining story was about the burgeoning restaurant movement in my very hometown of Portland, OR. As I began to read, I was totally delighted to discover that the very first restaurateur they mentioned and then quoted was none other than my cousin, Andy Ricker. Forgive me the familial pride, but I'm bubbling over with excitement that what started as just a little Thai take-out shack in SE Portland has become enough of a city institution to merit a mention in country's newspaper of record.
Oh, and if you happen to get an opportunity to go to Pok Pok, make sure to have the fish sauce glazed wings. It's been nearly ten months since I had my last taste and I still dream about them.
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9-27-2007 @ 6:34PM
Victoria said...
Portland has been getting a lot of attention from the NYT lately. And with good reason--Portland's great! I've not been to your cousin's place, mainly because I'm vegetarian, but with the Oregonian's Restaurant of the Year award it's become very popular recently.
I just put two and two together that you're from Portland. Do you still live here?
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9-28-2007 @ 12:11AM
peggy said...
my co-worker lives near there, and loves his place. i live on the west side, so i have never been there, but my fav is reedville cafe. went there tonight. just good basic down home food. great crab and shrimp omelete.
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9-29-2007 @ 8:07AM
Silver_Potato said...
I get noodles there at least once a week along with the papaya salad with crab.
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