Breakfast in Bridgetown

Contact Paul

BreakfastGuy on Jul 7th 2008

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12 Responses to “Contact Paul”

1. # Edon 11 Jul 2008 at 6:32 pm

   Paul,
   Great idea and I agree with most of your reviews, but everything is so close in. We live in Beaverton and a lot of our friends live in Gresham/Sandy/Camas. We go out to breakfast every Sunday and we’re always looking for something near I-205. I was so excited when I heard about your book & this site, but it hasn’t really helped. Even on your google breakfast map, you don’t get very far out. Is it too much to ask for you to even go out to Gateway? I realize that you can’t cover everything, but do you know of another resource to find good breakfast reviews further out?

2. # BreakfastGuyon 11 Jul 2008 at 6:52 pm

   Ed,

   Thanks for the post.

   The book, when it comes out in a couple months, does stretch all across Portland, though still within the city limits. I have Gateway in there, and some places in outer SE, NE, and SW.

   As for the map, that’s actually somebody else’s work that I just linked to. And the reviews I post here are just hit-and-miss as far as where they are. The book has 95 places in it, so much more variety. And starting with the second edition (2009, I hope) I’ll start casting a wider geographic net.

   Have you been to the Country Cat? It’s at 82nd and Stark and does a great weekend brunch.

3. # Laura Hopperon 02 Oct 2008 at 4:48 pm

   Hi Paul,

   I enjoyed getting acquainted with you and your books at the Activspace Open House. I hope you don’t mind that I recommended that you be contacted as a potential presenter for our retiree group at PSU. Bill Duvalle, our RAPSU program coordinator, will most likely be in touch with you.

   I hope Bill reaches you – and I hope you will agree to talk to our group.

   Thanks-

   Laura Hopper

4. # BreakfastGuyon 03 Oct 2008 at 2:53 pm

   Laura,

   Glad you’re enjoying it! I am certainly enjoying my painting; it’s next to my desk right now.

   I would love to come talk to the group — just let me know.

5. # Alion 04 Oct 2008 at 12:28 am

   Hi Paul, Saw the blurb at PortlandFoodandDrink.com. Your book looks like a fun read and I like to support local authors, so I thought I’d pop over and offer to do a review (http://worducopia.blogspot.com.) If you’re interested, email or leave a comment at http://worducopia.blogspot.com/2008/07/faqs.html
   And, good luck with the book!

6. # coryon 07 Nov 2008 at 10:53 am

   hey Paul

   I’m going to come look for you at Skidmore. what better reason to go downtown than to see you & buy a few books…….
   I would love it if you sign mine & the other I plan to give as a gift !!

   see you soon
   Cory

7. # Steveon 17 Nov 2008 at 11:01 pm

   Thank you Paul for your outstanding reviews of all breakfast joints in Portland.
   Sincerely,
   Steve
   Virgo & Pisces
   Restaurant and Bar

8. # BreakfastGuyon 18 Nov 2008 at 8:52 am

   Thank you, Steve — and thanks for doing such a fun and tasty brunch. I hope business is great.

9. # angieon 27 Jun 2009 at 6:21 am

   Just started reading the book. Randomly saw it in Barnes and Nobles while I was killing time waiting for someone at that mall and I had to have it. Haven’t bought a book in years that wasn’t job related.

   Spent a few years in NC for grad school and have been missing their biscuits and gravy since I moved. I’m really hoping Pine State Biscuits is my place. Today’s the day!

   Like Ed I hang out in Beaverton and most of the places I frequent are on the west side…
   But I’ve only been in Portland a couple of years, so getting to know the rest of the city better via breakfast joints is kind of fun.

   LOVE it. Thanks!!

   Angie

10. # Amyon 20 May 2010 at 12:53 pm

    Hi Paul,

    We have a copy of your first edition and use it all the time. Since adding two little ones to our family, our culinary adventures have switched from gourmet dinners to breakfast and brunch outings. Your review of Arleta Library Bakery Cafe made it impossible to pass up, even though it is completely across town. After packing up the two little ones and picking up my sister, to treat her to this “great breakfast place,” I was very disappointed to find out they apparently do not want young children in their restaurant (absolutely no provision for seating children needing high chairs or booster seats and I needed one of each). Now, this is probably a big bonus for lots of folks. However, it was extremely inconvenient and a huge let-down for us. Since the place was labeled mom & pop and I’d never encountered this situation at any of the restaurants you’ve reviewed (actually it’s the first time I’ve EVER encountered it…), I didn’t even think to call to ask. So, I thought it might be worth adding a mention about it in the next edition. Hopefully it will save other families from a huge disappointment and the hungry temper tantrums soon to follow (since there is basically nowhere else to eat anywhere near there).

    Thanks for all the (usually) great recommendations!
    Amy

11. # BreakfastGuyon 21 May 2010 at 7:05 am

    Gosh, Amy, that’s a terrible story. I’ll have to press them on that issue for the second edition. Sounds like you didn’t realize you were pretty close to Toast.

    Anyway, I don’t have kids, and I always assume a place will let kids eat there. I guess I’ll have to reconsider that assumption. So thanks for letting me know, and sorry it was a hassle.

12. # Laineyon 14 Jun 2010 at 12:21 pm

    I inquired today at Arleta as to why they do not have any high chairs & was told that they are “too cramped” and that high chairs & boosters would take up too much space. I am not sure how a high chair takes up more space than an adult sitting in a chair. My hunch is that they don’t want moms coming over from the Community Center & taking up tables with their kids…It is a real disappointment as I live only a few blocks away & would love to spend more time/$ there. I informed the owner that I don’t come because of the lack of high chairs & he apologized, but did not indicate he would be seeking to accommodate parents in the near term. I would definitely mention this aspect in any reviews of this establishment. I don’t know of any other Portland restaurant that is so uninviting to parents of small children.

    cheers,
    l

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