Archive for October, 2009

Jesse @ Packrat Louie

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

Jesse @ Packrat Louie

JESSE @ Packrat Louie (780) 433-0123
10334-83 Avenue Old Strathcona, Edmonton, Alberta

Why he’s dreamy:
Because after 6 weeks of existing on a starving artist’s meager pay while on tour in Canada this summer, I finally ponied up the plastic for a real meal, and this handsome fellow got the job done right. The perfectly pink-red juicy beef tenderloin with caramelized onions, potato gratin, morel cream, and garlic sauteed mushrooms made up for every burger I had to decline in the weeks prior. Did you know it’s illegal in Canada to cook a burger less than well-done? ~shudder~ So thanks to Jesse, for erasing the painful memories of an entire summer of overcooked meat in one meal.

Ben @ Beaker and Flask

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Ben @ Beaker and Flask

BEN @ Beaker and Flask (503) 235-8180
720 SE Sandy Boulevard, Portland, Oregon, 97214

Why he’s dreamy:
Fried razor clams put a satisfied smile on my face, while the tender pork cheeks with pickled octopus made me positively giddy. And you have to love a guy who can make simple, lightly-herbed fresh soft pretzels and mustard with a beer back seem like the sexiest snack in a place full of tasty treats.