SORRY MY MAMA HAS BEEN SUPER BUSY WITH WORK AND WITH ME =( BUT SHE WILL BE BACK AROUND DECEMBER =)

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Jade Teahouse & Patisserie (Friday May 20th, 2011)

Hey kiddos!!


I'm finally back for another update! =) Sorry its been maybe a week since i last updated. But you know how it is... when you're trying to move out to a new location, all your money is being saved up. So mommy's home-cooked meals and fast food take outs it is! =) ANYWAYS!! This isn't a new place that i've discovered recently. I was introduced to this yummy place by my sister and a close friend last year.





And this place is called..... JADE TEAHOUSE.
address: 7912 SE 13th Avenue Portland, OR 97202 (SELLWOOD)
hours: CLOSED on Mondays. Tue-Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 12pm-6pm




I don't even know where to begin. My mouth waters everytime I think about this place! I actually haven't had their tea selections yet, BUT their food is AMAZING!! Its sorta americanized for an asian style restaurant. But the food is very authentic!

I didn't get a chance to take a picture of our first 3 dishes because if you knew me like my friends do, I will KILL anything in front of my face when i'm hungry =/ haha! And thats exactly what happened.. I didn't realize I didn't take a picture of it until my plate was empty! darn! Next time though!

ANYWAYS! Here is the first picture of one of my favorite dishes there...


Special Pork Vermicelli Salad. $12
rice noodles, lettuce, bean sprouts, cucumber, jicama, mint and cilantro topped with toasted rice garlic shredded pork, spring rolls, and crushed peanuts.
^Its super flavorable. And brings me back to my childhood when my mommy would always make this at least once a week but minus the spring rolls! I just love how all the herbs go so well together with the fishy sauce, gummy noodles and the peppery pork! =)



FRIED CATFISH. $12


My second favorite thing there! You really have to eat this right away because the sauce will make the fried fishy soggy!

The fried catfish sits on top of curry sauce with some sauteed spinach in it. Served with a side of white jasmine rice. The catfish stinks. And I usually dislike fish. BUT this baby I will eattt!!!! It makes my little heart dance in a circle till it can't dance no more.





And the LAST item... that I will never leave Jade till I get my hands on it is... the... Vietnamese Wedding Cake.


Its a pandan flavored cake that is light and soft with a layer of toasted coconuts! This makes every organ in my body dance and sing x1000 inside my little petite body. No words can describe it! And for $4 a slice, its pretty darn good!



price range: $$, Some stuff are at decent prices. But I'm not going to lie, some will be over-priced with smaller portions! =( boooooooo!!

My ratings: 90% out of 100%




I would love to hear what you have to say about this place also if you've been here or need any suggestions on what to order here. Or just simply have questions. Please feel free to ask away!



EAT, DRINK, AND DRINK SOME MORE. =) = Thats my rule, and that should be yours also ;)












CHEERS TO GOOD FOOD, DRINKS, AND GOOD COMPANY ♥

♥ ♥ L

Saucebox Cafe & Bar (5/11/11 - Wednesday)

SAUCEBOX, how I onced loved you oh so much!! Everyone that knows me, knows how much I loved this place til I found out they've had at least over 3 new managements within a few months. And it all explains why the food wasn't the same anymore and was never consistant. Even down to the drinks (I'm referred as an alcoholic to my family and friends; sad I know LOL!)



Well, first I'll start off with the good things:



FOOD: I love the thai beef salad, pulled pork udon, pork crispy rolls, french fries, and the shrimp fried rice. These are probably my usuals that I get everytime i'm there! LOL! It sounds like alot, well it is! BUUUT! They're smaller portions. These dishes that I listed are FULL of flavors!

DRINKS: The Kick boxer (thai infused vodka, raspberry puree, and I believe passion fruit puree also in this delish cocktail!), The Orchid (MY FAV!! It has absolut kurant, blueberry puree, lemon lime and cranberry juice. A nice deep purple color to it), & the Shiso Lovely (vodka muddled with shiso leaves, mango, lychee and lemon- lime).



Now time for the bad things:

First things first, the food isn't the same. It actually makes me really sad only because I've been going here for over 5 years. So once I find something I like, I stick with it. Also, the down side is they've taken half of the items off the menu. The thai beef salad is a no no for me, the flavor is still there but bad choice in mixed greens. They use to just put lettuce in it, but now its pieces after pieces of bitter greens which totally makes me loose my appetite. The udon is no longer on the menu but luckily the fries and crispy egg rolls are still on there! But they've been so stingy on the portions! (very little now; over 4 dishes to myself makes me so full to a point where i have to share my food with friends but now i'm lucky if i leave satisfied and full with 4 or 5 dishes.





The picture above is the "cocktail of the day." I don't know if you guys have seen it but do you know how small those cheap champagne glasses are you see at weddings or at party city? Well , thats how small these drinks are now BUT only for the "cocktails of the day" I guess times are tough for everyone?



I probably won't go back anytime soon, until I hear better things about it and it has improved! But I do LOVE running into my customers that work there though =)



My RATINGS: 70% out of 100%


Alrighty peeps! I hope you've enjoyed reading my first "official" food blog haha! Let me know what you think, and I promise you I won't be offended =) I do looooove hearing what people have to say. Don't worry, after this blog, I will start documenting more of my food so I can post it up for you guys!


♥L

WHAT THE EFF??

i don't understand this blogger right now.. it was unavailable for about a day or so so i couldnt log on and post another blog. AND now it says i never posted anything more did i ever sign up? I think my old age is starting to get to me.. haha! please be patient with me and i promise you ill post some great yummy yummys! =)

-LISA