New Years Day Brunch at Salty's on the Columbia

Starting the year with a healthy glass of juice.

The Three Amigo's/Amiga's.

A beautiful day with a view.

Sweet treats.

Stuff.

Fresh Oysters.

Lox, cream cheese, capers and onions.

Fresh Dungeness Crab Legs.

Crawfish.

Colleen's beautiful first run.

I think I am in heaven!

Eggs Benedict, Grits, Roast Beef w/horsy sauce.

Chowder, Freese Salad, Roast Beef, Ham and Chorizo.

Desert Crepe.

Strawberries dipped in chocholate and other goodness.

And, Creme Brulee with more goodness!

All I can say is that there is no better way to celebrate great friends, great food and the prospect of a great New Year!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

The Slanted Door Restaurant, San Francisco

Before riding around on some streetcars on my last day, I had a wonderful and delicious lunch at The Slanted Door restaurant in the Ferry Building on the bay. I started with a very generous sized German beer and the Slanted Door spring rolls with shrimp, pork, mint and peanut sauce. Both were light and refreshing. For my entre, I couldn't resist the cellophane noodles with fresh dungeness crab meat... again, light and refreshing and very generous with the Dungeness crab. On my waiter's suggestion, my dessert was a Meyer lemon pot de creme
with ginger snaps. A perfect meal that left me satisfied, yet not too full for a day of traveling.

The Slanted Door

1 Ferry Building

San Francisco, CA 94111

(415) 861-8032

Seasons and Regions Restaurant

A very nice late lunch with my daughter, Megan. From 3 pm until 5:30 pm, these are items for only $2.95 on the July Cheap Food Menu.

Pepe's Bay Shrimp Tostada:

Fresh Oregon bay shrimp Shredded cabbage, Jalapeno jack & black beans on a crispy corn tortilla. Topped with chipotle sour cream.

Wine Poached Salmon & Spiced Beet Salad:
Fresh salmon poached with fresh dill, chives & white wine. Served chilled on mixed greens with fresh beets, red onion, tomato, croutons & fresh dill sauce.

Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad:
Crisp romaine tossed with garlic croutons, fresh grated parmesan, and topped with our own fresh house smoked salmon.

6660 SW Capitol Highway

Portland, OR 97219

503.244.6400

Monterey Visit

This was a delightful lunch last fall in Monterey while visiting my daughter in Santa Cruz... A most inviting and beautiful "fresh" display case and... check out the sweet prawn roe ! ! !

Gilbert's Seafood Grill Restaurant

30 Fisherman's Wharf #1
Monterey, CA

831-375-3113