Monday, December 1, 2008

December Potluck & White Elephant Exchange



Anne & Alice S's
house

See email
for address
and phone


Hi everyone!

This year’s December holiday potluck will be on Dec 10 at 6:00 at Anne’s & Alice S’s house at:

Ours is a 2-story salmon-colored house, right at SE 38th and Brooklyn, between Powell and Division. There’ll be Christmas lights on the balcony. There’s always plenty of parking in front of the house and in the Lutheran church parking lot across the street.

Unfortunately, the house is not pet-free and we have cats and a dog. ( :( Sorry, Kathy ).

Don’t forget to bring a “special” white elephant gift for the traditional exchange!

In addition, we propose a little food drive. Bring any cans or boxes or bags of food languishing in your cabinets. I’ll drop them off the next day at the Oregon Food Bank. If you really feel energetic, put up a poster at work & collect some there to bring, too. Here's the food bank's list of most-wanted/unusable foods). Let us know if this sounds ok.

For the potluck, we’ll make some soup and bread. Bring whatever sounds good, and if you reply to all with what you’re bringing, people can figure out what the holes are & fill them. I’ll try to keep the website updated with who’s bringing what & we’ll do a recap a couple of days beforehand.

Let us know if you’re coming -- looking forward to seeing you all!

- Anne & Alice

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Who's bringing what:

Hors d'oeuvres: Romaine, Atsu (veggie sticks)
Cheese: Renee
Soup: Alice S & Anne
Veggie ribs: Carol
Bread: Alice S
Brown basmati rice: Carol
Green Salad: Alice K
Dessert: Liz (cake), Holly, Sue, Paul, Cheesburger (pumpkin)
Wine: Alice K (white), Renee (white), Liz (red), Holly, Romaine,
Non-alchoholic drinks: Atsu

Pictures:





-----------------------------The Results-----------------------------

Who was there? Anne, Alice S, Alice K, Holly, Liz, Sue, Atsu, Carol, Paul, Romaine, Renee

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Milo's City Cafe


Dinner Menu
1325 NE Broadway
(503) 288-MILO
Map
Website

I have requested reservations for 630 pm. Visit their website to get an idea of their menu.
Please let me know as soon as possible if you will be there.

Jo

-----------------------------The Results-----------------------------

Who was there? Jo, Atsu, Alice S, Alice K, Liz, Anne

How was it? (1 is worst, 5 is best):
  Food: 4.5
  Prices: 4
  Service: 5
  Ambiance: 4
  Parking: 2.75
  Overall: 4.25
  (4 respondents)

Monday, September 22, 2008

The Country Cat Dinnerhouse & Bar


7937 SE Stark St

(503) 408-1414

Map

Website

Dear 2nd Wednesday Dinner Group!

I have selected The Country Cat for October’s 2nd Wednesday’s dining experience!

I unfortunately won’t be able to join you as I have started classes at PSU, and they are Monday and Wednesday nights. I am very optimistic you will enjoy the evening without me and look forward to the reviews!!

Reservation Time: 6:30 pm
Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 7th (for final headcount)

--Cheeseburger

-----------------------------The Results-----------------------------

Who was there? Cheeseburger! (Kathy M), Liz, Holly, Alice K, Anne, Atsu, Michiko, Alice S.

How was it? (1 is worst, 5 is best):
  Food: 4
  Prices: 3.2
  Service: 3
  Ambiance: 4.2
  Parking: 2.4
  Overall: 4
  (5 respondents)

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Bete-Lukas



Bete-Lukas
2504 SE 50th Ave
(503) 477-8778
Map
Website



I am very excited about our next adventure in dining. It will be at a new Ethiopian restaurant that has opened in my neighborhood called Bete-Lukas. I met with the owner, Peter, and his sister, Blaine, and they are just lovely people who welcome the opportunity to have our group experience their cuisine. Peter tells me they prepare true, authentic Ethiopian food and that we will not be disappointed! Please take at look at their web-site.

They are located at 2504 SE 50th St, Suite D - take the stairs to the right up to the 2nd floor. Our reservation is for 6:30 pm on Weds September 10th and please let me know if you will be able to be there - hope so!

Liz

-----------------------------The Results-----------------------------

Who was there? Paul, Rebecca, Atsu, Carol, Cheeseburger, Holly, Renee, Liz

How was it? (1 is worst, 5 is best):
  Food: 3.5
  Prices: 3.3
  Service: 3.8
  Ambiance: 4
  Parking: 3.8
  Overall: 3.8
  (4 respondents)

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Rose's



Rose's Restaurant and Bakery
1200 NE Broadway
(503) 954.2758
Map
Website










Hello diners,

This month 2nd Wed. will be at the new Loyd Center Roses. We'll meet at our usual time of 6:30. Let me know by the end of the week if you can come or not.
Kathy F.

-----------------------------The Results-----------------------------

Who was there? Paul, Rebecca, Atsu & her mother, Michiko, Holly, Jo, Alice K., Liz, Romaine, Kathy F.

How was it? (1 is worst, 5 is best):
  Food: 3.5
  Prices: 3.5
  Service: 4
  Ambiance: 3.5
  Parking: 5
  Overall: 3.5
  (2 respondents)

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Backyard Potluck

Hello Everyone!

For July, our Second Wed July 9 will be a backyard potluck at Alice K's. I'm hoping for weather somewhere between 50s and 90s. Kitties will be watching from the upstairs window so there should not be many feline hairs flying around.

I will have paper plates, napkins, glasses etc and ice in a couple of big coolers. I want to bring some sugar pea pods, chips and dip if the peas stick around that long. Please email me and cc the crowd what you would like to bring. i will email a recap a couple days before so our mouths can all start watering.

For address & directions, see the email.

Have a great 4th of July til then,

-- Alice K.

Who's bringing what:

Alice K.:    paper plates, napkins, glasses etc, ice, sugar pea pods, chips and dip (if the peas stick around that long)
Cheeseburger:    spaghetti salad (served cold)
Romaine:    turkey burgers
Sue:    fruit salad
Renee:    strawberry/rhubarb sauce and vanilla ice cream
Kathy F:    sloppy joes
Morgan:    a cake or two from Whole Foods (Meyer lemon, raspberry, ricotta cake and a chocolate one), Pellegrino and maybe some type of vegetarian dish
Holly:    wine & chips

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Iorio

Iorio
912 SE Hawthorne St
(503) 445-4716
Map
Website


June's dining experience will be at Iorio at 6 pm on Wed June 11.

The address is 912 SE Hawthorne St, PDS 97214. It is right across the street from The Lucky Lab on Hawthorne.

The menu is Southern Italian with a mix of pizza, meat and pasta dishes. If you have a wheat allergy you can call ahead a few days in advance and the chef will prepare a non-wheat pasta for you.

Please let me know if you will be attending.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

- Romaine

-----------------------------The Results-----------------------------

Who was there? Romaine, Carol, Sue, Liz, Alice K, Kathy F, Alice S, Renee, Anne, Holly

How was it? (1 is worst, 5 is best):
  Food: 4
  Prices: 3.3
  Service: 4.7
  Ambiance: 4
  Parking: 4.7
  Overall: 4
  ( respondents)

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Autentica



Autentica
5507 NE 30th Avenue
(503) 287-7555
Map
Website








Hi, All: Since May is my month to choose the restaurant, I have selected "Autentica Mexican Cuisine". So we can celebrate Cinco de Mayo a few days after the occasion. Here's a link if you want to read about it:

http://portland.citysearch.com/profile/41901062/portland_or/autentica_mexican_cuisine.html


Please let me know if you will be able to attend. I have made a reservation for 12 at 6:30 pm on 5/14/2008 (I'll confirm the number later). I am looking forward to the margaritas!


Rosalinda

-----------------------------The Results-----------------------------

Who was there? Cheeseburger, Holly, Liz, Rosalinda, Rebecca, Atsu, Jo, Alice S, Anne

How was it? (1 is worst, 5 is best):
  Food: 4.4
  Prices: 3.2
  Service: 2.8
  Ambiance: 3
  Parking: 2.8
  Overall: 3.4
  ( respondents)

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Ichidai


Ichidai
5714 SE Powell
(503) 771-4648
Map






For our April 9 dinner, I’ve made a 6:30 reservation at Ichidai, a Japanese restaurant.

Ichidai is located in the SW corner of a little office-style building. As far as parking goes, there are a couple of spots on the east side of the building and a little larger lot on the west side. There’s also a funny little parking loop alongside the south side of Powell between 56th and 57th Ave, just west of the restaurant.

Let me know if you can come. Looking forward to seeing you all!

- Anne

-----------------------------The Results-----------------------------

Who was there? Alice K, Liz, Paul, Holly, Jo, Alice S, Atsu, Anne

How was it? (1 is worst, 5 is best):
  Food: 4
  Prices: 3.5
  Service: 3.8
  Ambiance: 3.3
  Parking: 3.2
  Overall: 3.8
  (4 respondents)

Sunday, April 6, 2008

Spring Waffle Brunch at Alice & Anne's




Who was there: Rosalinda, Holly, Atsu, Michiko, Liz, Marty, Paul, Rebecca, Alice, Anne

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Mississippi Station


Mississippi Station

3943 N Mississippi

(503)517-5751

Website
Map

My selection is the above - variety of things there & good range of prices too. It is street parking. Please let me know by Mar 10 if you will be able to attend. I'll send out a reminder the Fri before.
- Holly

-----------------------------The Results-----------------------------

Who was there? Kathy F, Atsu, Alice K, Morgan, Romaine, Cheeseburger, Liz, Rosalinda, Rebecca, Paul, Holly

How was it? (1 is worst, 5 is best):
  Food: 4
  Prices: 3.8
  Service: 4
  Ambiance: 3.5
  Parking: 2
  Overall: 3.5
  (4 respondents)

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Lucy's Table


Lucy's Table
704 NW 21st Avenue
(503) 226-6126
Web
Directions

This month's dinner is at 6:30 at Lucy's Table at 704 NW 21st Avenue.

From their site:
"Lucy’s Table - an understated, satisfying place to enjoy creative Northwest cuisine with a European influence."

Entrees are about $15 to $20. I've never been there, but I heard from a reliable source that it's very good. Let me know if you're going to make it.

Carol


-----------------------------The Results-----------------------------

Who was there? Atsu, Carol, Liz, Michiko, Paul, Romaine, Rosalinda

How was it? (1 is worst, 5 is best):
  Food: 3.5
  Prices: 2.5
  Service: 3.5
  Ambiance: 3.5
  Parking: 2
  Overall: 3.5
  (2 respondents)

Monday, January 28, 2008

Espresso Brunch at Alice and Anne's




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Who was there? Holly, Rosalinda, Carol, Liz & Marty, Anne, Alice

Thursday, January 3, 2008

Pizza Fino

Pizza Fino
8225 N. Denver Ave.
(503) 286-2100
Directions

Hello to all!

I hope everyone had a great holiday and NewYear's! It is my turn to choose our dinner destination, and I choose Pizza Fino, located at 8225 N. Denver Ave. Portland, OR 97217. I feel like Italian, and noodles, and though the name of the restaurant is Pizza Fino, they do many delicious pasta dishes, too (great salad and panini-style sandwich even!). I know it is shorter notice than normal, but if you could RSVP to me by Friday or Saturday so that I can make our reservation, I would greatly appreciate it. Dinner is at our normal dinning time of 6:30. Looking forward to seeing you all again soon!

Ciao belle,

Paul

-----------------------------The Results-----------------------------

Who was there? Paul, Rebecca, Rosalinda, Kathy F, Jo, Carol, Holly, Kathy M, Alice S, Liz, Anne

How was it? (1 is worst, 5 is best):
  Food: 3.5
  Prices: 3.3
  Service: 3.8
  Ambiance: 2.8
  Parking: 2
  Overall: 3
  (4 respondents)