{"id":2109,"date":"2012-05-31T22:00:51","date_gmt":"2012-06-01T02:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/capitalcitiesusa.org\/?p=2109"},"modified":"2024-12-03T16:55:41","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T21:55:41","slug":"tell-me-about-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capitalcitiesusa.org\/?p=2109","title":{"rendered":"Tell Me About It"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Linda Burton posting from Salem, Oregon <\/em>\u2013 I ask everybody where they like to eat; it\u2019s how you find the good places in a town that\u2019s new to you. And knowing where people eat is one measure of a town, it gives a sense of what the people there enjoy. I stopped at an excellent trusted chain my first night in Salem, and when the manager stopped by my table to thank me for coming in, I asked him what \u201cother\u201d restaurants he would recommend. \u201cI\u2019m not looking for the most elegant,\u201d I clarified, \u201cI\u2019m just interested in where people really enjoy going.\u201d He sat down at my table, seriously thinking about his answer. \u201cI eat out a lot,\u201d he told me, as he jotted down some notes, \u201cand to me the entire package is important.\u201d We discussed what we appreciated in a restaurant \u2013 good food, of course; good service, parking, and location; but most of all, the right atmosphere. It\u2019s that indefinable thing that\u2019s hard to rate called, simply, love. \u201cYou can tell when an owner, or a chef, loves the business they\u2019re in,\u201d he said. And you can tell when people love to go there, too. It\u2019s called \u201cword of mouth,\u201d meaning they tell other people about it. Rob handed me his notes, nicely categorized into the three basic meals of the day, three restaurants listed for each meal. \u201cThat should keep you busy while you\u2019re here,\u201d he smiled. <\/p>\n

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Breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Word of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro<\/span>, 140 17th<\/sup> Street NE, 503-930-4285, Breakfast and lunch, 7 days a week. http:\/\/wordofsalem.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Alcyone<\/span>, 315 High Street SE, 503-362-5696, Breakfast and lunch, Monday-Friday. http:\/\/www.alcyonecafe.com\/index.html<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Busick Court, A Restaurant<\/span>, 250 Court Street, 503-370-8107, Breakfast and lunch, 7 days a week. http:\/\/www.busickcourt.com\/Contact.html<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Wild Pear Restaurant<\/span>, 372 State Street, 503 378-7515, Monday-Saturday 10 AM \u2013 5:30 PM, Wednesday to 9 PM. http:\/\/www.wildpearcatering.com\/downtown\/downtown.html<\/a><\/li>\n
    2. Casey’s Caf\u00e9<\/span>, 466 Court Street NE, 503-399-0643, Monday-Friday 11 AM \u2013 5 PM, Saturday to 3 PM. http:\/\/caseyshotdogs.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n
    3. Napoleon’s Creperie & Gelateria<\/span>, 1st<\/sup> Floor, The Reed Opera House, 189 Liberty Street NE, 503-581-4560, Breakfast, lunch, dinner. http:\/\/www.reedoperahouse.com\/directory\/restaurants.htm<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Dinner<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Al-Aqsa Middle Eastern Cuisine<\/span>, 1326 State Street, 503-581-1160, Lunch and dinner.<\/li>\n
      2. Taj Mahal<\/span>, 1220 State Street SE, 503-990-8679, Lunch and dinner daily. http:\/\/www.tajmahalsalem.com\/index.html<\/a><\/li>\n
      3. Christo\u2019s Pizzeria<\/span>, 1108 Broadway Street NE, 503-371-2892, Lunch and dinner, hours vary. http:\/\/christospizzeria.net\/<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Now a list of restaurant names and addresses doesn\u2019t tell the whole story, so I\u2019ll add this. Rob went on to invite me to join him and his wife Natalie for breakfast at the first place on the list, a place that\u2019s succeeding due to the very thing we were talking about \u2013 Word of Mouth. Everybody\u2019s talking about it! I joined them today, and now, I\u2019m talking about it too. Love the coffee, love the Cr\u00e8me Brulee French Toast, love the atmosphere. And I love the friendship offered to me by two Salem residents. Thanks, Rob and Natalie Gardner-Mungia, for telling me about your town.<\/p>\n

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        \u00a0************************************************************************<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \"\"<\/a>A good read in itself, the Breakfast Menu at the Word of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro.<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u00a0Honest food\u00a0made from SCRATCH by owners Steve and Becky Mucha, read their story.\u00a0\"\"<\/a> http:\/\/wordofsalem.com\/wordofmouth_salem_story.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Eggs, Potatoes & Toast<\/p>\n

        2 eggs cooked any style, served with our delicious Smashed Baby Yukon Gold Breakfast Potatoes and your choice of Cascade Bakery\u2019s breakfast bread. 6.95<\/p>\n

        Substitute Fresh fruit for potatoes, no extra charge. Add meat for $2.<\/p>\n

        Meat Choices:<\/p>\n

        -House Sausage patties (made with Granny Smith apples, shallots, sage, savory),<\/p>\n

        -Super-thick bacon (almost \u00bd pound before cooking)<\/p>\n

        -Hand-cut 6 ounce Ham Steak.<\/p>\n

        Biscuits & Gravy<\/p>\n

        Simple is best and this is simply the best. No secret spices, just a well made gravy with lots of sausage and lots of flavor. Served with 2 eggs and 2 strips of our super-bacon. One biscuit covered in gravy and another on the side. 9.95 Both biscuits smothered? Add 1.50<\/p>\n

        Filet Mignon Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs<\/p>\n

        We\u2019re pretty sure you won\u2019t see this anywhere else– Filet Mignon, the king of steaks, hand-crafted into a chicken fried steak. Is it Blasphemy or Genius? You decide. Served with sausage gravy, 2 eggs, breakfast potatoes and a hot buttermilk biscuit. 13.95<\/p>\n

        The Incredible Flying Biscuit<\/p>\n

        A tower of \u201cBreakfast Power\u201d! Buttermilk fried chicken, fried egg, melted cheddar cheese and bacon on a fresh-baked buttermilk biscuit layered with sausage gravy and served with a side of Smashed Baby Yukon Gold Breakfast potatoes. 11.95<\/p>\n

        Eggs Benedict<\/p>\n

        Three poached eggs, sliced ham & velvety Hollandaise on an English muffin. Served with fresh fruit or smashed baby Yukon gold potatoes. 10.95<\/p>\n

        Spinach & Tomato Benedict<\/p>\n

        Fresh spinach, diced Roma tomatoes, three poached eggs, & Hollandaise on an English muffin, served with fresh fruit or smashed baby Yukon gold potatoes. 9.95<\/p>\n

        Prime Rib Benedict<\/p>\n

        Slow roasted prime rib & you know the rest\u2026 11.95<\/p>\n

        Pancakes & French Toast<\/p>\n

        \u00a0\u201cFrom Scratch\u201d Buttermilk Pancakes<\/p>\n

        1 pancake, 2 bacon, 2 eggs, any style. 7.95<\/p>\n

        2 cakes, 2 bacon, 2 eggs, any style. 9.95<\/p>\n

        With blueberries add $1.<\/p>\n

        Oregon Blueberry Pancakes<\/p>\n

        Two home-made buttermilk pancakes laced with local blueberries. Brushed with clarified butter. 9.95<\/p>\n

        Cr\u00e8me Brulee French Toast<\/p>\n

        You can only get this here! 2 pieces of French Toast with a creamy custard center and caramelized top, just like Cr\u00e8me Brulee.<\/p>\n

        Served with 2 eggs and 2 strips of bacon. 10.95<\/p>\n

        Or\u2026One decadent piece with 2 eggs any style. 7.95<\/p>\n

        One piece of French toast, ala carte 4.95<\/p>\n

        Toasted Burritos<\/p>\n

        Bacon Florentine<\/p>\n

        Chopped bacon, fresh spinach and diced tomatoes scrambled in three eggs with cheddar cheese, wrapped in a flour tortilla, pressed in the Panini grill, and served with your choice of breakfast potatoes or fresh fruit. Fresh chopped \u201cBackyard Salsa\u201don the side. 10.95<\/p>\n

        The Meatlover<\/p>\n

        Bacon, ham and sausage scrambled in three eggs with cheddar cheese, wrapped tight in a flour tortilla and pressed in the Panini press. Served with your choice of breakfast potatoes or fresh fruit. Fresh chopped \u201cBackyard Salsa\u201d on the side. 10.95<\/p>\n

        The Woodstock<\/p>\n

        Fresh broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, fresh spinach, tomato and roasted bell peppers with three eggs and cheddar cheese wrapped tight in a flour tortilla. Served with your choice of potatoes or fresh fruit, and a side of fresh chopped \u201cBackyard Salsa\u201d on the side. 10.95<\/p>\n

        Sausage, Artichoke & Feta Wrap<\/p>\n

        Pork sausage, fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, diced Roma tomatoes and Feta cheese scrambled in three eggs, wrapped in a flour tortilla and toasted Panini- style. Served with your choice or breakfast potatoes or fresh fruit. 10.95<\/p>\n

        Specialty Omelets<\/p>\n

        All omelets served with our Smashed Baby Yukon Gold Breakfast Potatoes or Fresh Fruit and your choice of thick-cut fresh baked bread: 10 grain wheat, Salem Sourdough, or Sunflower Seed.<\/p>\n

        The Accidental Omelet<\/p>\n

        Sausage, mushrooms, melted provolone cheese, fresh sage, paprika, garlic, shallots and pepper in a three egg omelet. We were making Thanksgiving stuffing and thought we would try it as an omelet. It is delicious! 11.95<\/p>\n

        Caprese Omelet<\/p>\n

        Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & fresh basil. 11.95<\/p>\n

        Asparagus and Brie Omelet<\/p>\n

        Fresh asparagus and rich, creamy brie. Add ham for no charge. 11.95<\/p>\n

        Prime Rib Philly Cheesesteak Omelet<\/p>\n

        Tender, slow-roasted prime rib, caramelized onion, mushrooms and melted provolone in a scrumptious three egg omelet. 12.95<\/p>\n

        Green Eggs (sans ham) Garden Omelet<\/p>\n

        Broccoli, fresh spinach, saut\u00e9ed button mushrooms and feta cheese in three egg omelet topped with diced Roma tomatoes. 11.95<\/p>\n

        Designer Omelet<\/p>\n

        You choose what goes into this one. Begin with a three-egg cheddar cheese omelet for 8.95 and add items for .75 each.<\/p>\n

        Choose: mushrooms, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, caramelized onions, roasted bell peppers, fresh basil, bacon, sausage,ham, zucchini, broccoli or spinach<\/p>\n

        Hash<\/p>\n

        Comfort food at breakfast! Want to make your hash more amazing? Add cheddar cheese to any hash for $1.<\/p>\n

        Plate O\u2019 Love<\/p>\n

        Two of our most popular (and amazing) dishes on one plate! A lovely slice of our Cr\u00e8me Brulee\u2019 Vanilla Custard French Toast and a lovely choice of any of our lovely hashes. Served with two lovely eggs cooked your way. We think you\u2019ll love it.<\/p>\n

        With Corned Beef or Prime Rib Hash $11.95 With Heavenly Veggie Hash $10.95<\/p>\n

        Trucker Love\u2026<\/p>\n

        Your choice of any of our delicious Hashes alongside our biscuit & gravy, and two eggs cooked your way. With Corned Beef or Prime Rib Hash $11.95 With Heavenly Veggie Hash $10.95<\/p>\n

        Heavenly Veggie Hash<\/p>\n

        The incredibly popular hash that could change the world. Fresh veggies- broccoli, zucchini, caramelized onions, bell peppers, spinach, artichoke, shredded carrots and spices, chopped into baby Yukon Gold potatoes. Topped with diced Roma tomatoes, grilled artichoke hearts & served with two eggs any style and your choice of breakfast bread. 9.95<\/p>\n

        Try the deluxe version topped with grilled portabellos and melted cheddar. 11.95<\/p>\n

        King of the Hill<\/p>\n

        Delicious house-made hash made with slow roasted prime rib, caramelized onion, Portobello mushrooms, roasted bell peppers and steak spices, chopped with baby Yukon Gold potatoes. Served with 2 eggs any style and your choice of breakfast bread. 11.95<\/p>\n

        Signature Corned Beef Hash<\/p>\n

        Made with slow-roasted corned beef, caramelized cabbage, baby Yukon Gold potatoes and a special process that sets it apart from all others. Served with 2 eggs cooked your way and your choice of breakfast bread. 11.95<\/p>\n

        Best of Both Worlds<\/p>\n

        Prime Rib Hash and Veggie Hash side by side, served with 2 eggs any style and your choice of breakfast bread. 11.95<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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