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Restaurants Now: Tanuki

(PORTLAND) - Tanuki looks like a standard neighborhood Japanese restaurant. Do not be fooled.
By Matthew Amster-Burton
04.03.09
Keywords
portland,
japanese,
korean,
beer,
matthew amster-burton
food + cooking

Discovering Korean Tea

Light, fragrant, and beautifully balanced, jaksul cha is exactly what I look for in a tea—so why had I never heard of it?
Matthew Amster-Burton
03.16.09
Keywords
asian,
korean,
ingredients,
matthew amster-burton
food + cooking

Tamago Gohan to Start the Day

Ridiculously easy to make, this satiating breakfast is perfect for those remaining winter mornings.
Matthew Amster-Burton
03.06.09
Keywords
matthew amster-burton,
cooking + technique,
asian,
japanese,
winter
food + cooking

A Soondae Supper

This comforting Korean dish satisfies adventurous eaters and blood-sausage novices alike.
Matthew Amster-Burton
02.27.09
Keywords
matthew amster-burton,
ingredients,
asian,
korean,
restaurants
food + cooking

Chewy Pork Belly

A seemingly undercooked piece of meat brings up issues of cross-cultural understanding and culinary authenticity.
Matthew Amster-Burton
01.26.09
Keywords
matthew amster-burton,
ingredients,
pork,
asian,
vietnamese
chefs + restaurants

Eight Great Teahouses in the Pacific Northwest

Going out for tea no longer means choosing between a bubble-tea parlor and a tea bag from a coffee chain.
Matthew Amster-Burton
01.21.09
Keywords
matthew amster-burton,
eight great,
seattle,
vancouver,
portland
food + cooking

Cooking Cucumbers

Don’t knock it ’til you’ve tried it: This unorthodox preparation gives cucumbers a great texture and a wonderfully intense flavor.
Matthew Amster-Burton
01.05.09
Keywords
matthew amster-burton,
ingredients,
produce,
asian,
vegetarian
chefs + restaurants

Eight Great Banh Mi in Seattle

These Vietnamese sandwiches are the best cheap lunch in town, and one of the most popular. Here are my favorites.
Matthew Amster-Burton
12.18.08
Keywords
matthew amster-burton,
eight great,
seattle,
restaurant notes,
sandwiches
food + cooking

Rice Burgers: The Ultimate Fast Food

These golden brown rice patties—filled with meat or crisp produce—bear little resemblance to dull veggie burgers.
Matthew Amster-Burton
12.11.08
Keywords
matthew amster-burton,
ingredients,
asian,
japanese,
sandwiches
food + cooking

A Thai Twist on Pasta Salad

It’s September. Summer is flaming out in Seattle, and to celebrate its last few days, all I want is pasta salad.
Matthew Amster-Burton
09.25.08
Keywords
matthew amster-burton,
cooking + technique,
thai,
summer,
asian