My brother in law was a staunch supporter of Juanita's but felt like most of the people here that they were getting to be too greasy. He told me he made the switch to Josefina chips and they are better than the Juanita's.
Don't know why but now all I'm craving is the Hawaiian Luau BBQ chips that I can't find down here in South Texas!
I like the TGI Friday Potato Skins as far as chips go. Cheddar Bacon or Ranch although they are a bit over salted.
I'm an oyster dork also. The PO boy and Dan and Louis oyster bar is my favorite in town, just had one yesterday! The raw dogs from South Park make all my oyster hating friends converts. My rule of thumb is small oysters for raw, big ones for grilling/frying/bbq. I've been experimenting with various BBQ and broil methods which is my new favorite way to eat them, shuck in half and put a little cheese, garlic, herbs, butter on them and broiled till the cheese crusts up is heavenly. Only problem is shucking a stack for the BBQ or broil..... I have been seeing some direct to home delivery on the preshucked halved and frozen ones ready to go. I've ordered live delivery online and it worked out great.
Morning harvest Pole beans are climbing up everything. Not just corn as expected. Kale, wheat grass I planted for Lucia, arugula, even blueberries. They are not even close to blueberries but crawled across the ground and then up blueberry bush.
Costco had these maui style chips. $5 for a huge bag. Got some of the jalapeño artichoke dip and it was goooood.
https://www.tidalboarfoods.com/ is where I go. Owner is a dad of a kid that used to be in my preschool class. Super knowledgeable and passionate about the oysters and fish that he serves. It's a food truck out at Level Brewing on 148th and Airport Way.
My wife's cousin lives in Dallas and just had Hutchins, he said it's taken over his top spot for BBQ. Need to try it out next time I'm up there.
Those were actually my inspiration for BBQ or broiling them. I fell in love with oysters in New Orleans at ACME on a trip with a buddy who love them. Its a whole new oyster world, you can get really creative and crazy with the toppings.
That's so far from my house in Hillsboro, but I tagged it on my map to try next time I am in the neighborhood.
Since we are talking BBQ. The Smoking Oak in downtown Vancouver is the best BBQ in town. Their Wednesday special 1lb beef rib is crazy and the Tuesday pork bell burnt ends is amazing. Hit them up the other day for happy hour and had the corn dog and brisket birria tacos. Honorable BBQ mentions in town are Southland in NW and Podnahs in NE There is a new Netflix street food episode for Portland the profile a few interesting places I want to try. Matt's BBq tacos looks great, so does #Loaded. Watch it if you haven't seen it yet.
I've had Smoking Oak and it was alright, never tried their beef rib though. I'm partial to Goldies out near 164th and 4th plain though as they are longtime family friends. My dad was talking up Podnahs this summer when I was in town but didn't have a chance to get down there, but am planning on it next time I'm in town.
I'll have to check out Goldie's. I've had it recommended to me before and just never made it up there
Baked scones. They are brushed with cream before baking. There was a bit left in saucer after brushing. Lucia enjoyed it. Please don't think she is spoiled.
Did up some poor man's burnt ends. Basically took a chuck steak, cut into 1"x1" squares, seasoned them with my brisket rub and put in the smoker for an hour and a half. Took them off and tossed with a little BBQ sauce, some more rub and wagyu beef tallow, then back on the smoker until hitting about 200* internally. Everyone raved about them, melt in your mouth morsels of deliciousness and didn't have to go through the whole process of smoking a brisket and then doing the burnt ends.