the goodist

The Best Margarita: The Tequila

Crafting a perfect Margarita presents the same challenge as a perfect Manhattan - with so few ingredients every one of them can break the drink and even subtle changes in technique can alter the final elixir. Packing 10 bottles a mile in 100 degree heat, preparing 8 identical cocktails in a few short minutes, and seeking exotic ingredients from afar has given this project an air of mysticism and spiritual discipline. It's also left me blackout drunk. But some journey's must be taken, and here you'll find the first leg - the best tequila for a heavenly Margarita.

A Few Worth Trying at PIB

The Portland International Beer Fest is hands down my favorite beer event of the year. Big domestics and internationals make up most of the taps and scare the Bud swilling riff-raff away (well, compared to OBF anyway). Stopping by after work last night for a one hour speed round before last call, I came away surprised both at what I liked and didn't like this year.

Review: Ten01 - Happy Hour

The truffle fries at Ten 01 are a happy hour legend. The $1 oysters are a screaming good value. But I'm not going to talk about either of those things today. In this installment of the goodist's quest for the best burger and cocktail I'm simply going to extoll one of the best ways to spend $15 between 3 and 6pm.

Follow Up: Laurelhurst Market Sandwiches

My immune system is finally starting to leave my iris alone, so I can see and hence write, but posts my be a bit a brief until I'm back to full power. Clearly my ability to focus a camera remains impaired...

The first time I went to Laurelhurst Market for sandwiches it was opening week, and there were some serious bread issues. Although I've continued to hear sporadic reports of mouth pain, I figured it was time to give them another try after really enjoying the restaurant side.