- Biscuits and gravy
- Smoked trout hash
- 2 breakfast burritons (with or without sausage)
- Ham, eggs, and grits
I wanted someone to order the trout hash so I could at least see it; if someone has it, please post a comment.
I love good biscuits and gravy but rarely order it because it can be so easily ruined; a floury paste with a couple of chunks of greasy pork served over a hockey puck.
But Podnah's knows there biscuits and gravy: there were huge chunks of spicy sausage in a creamy, peppery gravy; no lumps; no grease. The gravy was served in a soup cup alongside two wonderful, light, flaky biscuits. I also had a couple of scrambled eggs on the side. Make no mistake: if you want biscuits in gravy in Portland, go to Podnah's.
The ambience is very VERY low key; it strikes me as what a southern barbecue joint would be. It is a small, narrow building with small old fashioned kitchen tables lining both sides. There were only a couple of spots for 4 people; we actually pushed a couple of small tables together. A few pictures are on the wall. Suffice it to say, if you are going to Podnah's you are going for the food.
There are a couple of small things that keep this from rating 5 stars in my book. They had NO decaffinated coffee. After we ordered, Dianne and Carla ducked out and went next store to get a coffee from a little coffee shop and brought it in. Also, we had to go fetch our own coffee from the back of the shop and the cups were little. But for a little breakfast joint that delivers the goods, this rates 4 1/2 stars.
Podnah's Pit BBQ
1469 NE Prescott St
I'll try the biscuits and gravy next time I go, but I'll need some grits on the side - I love me some grits!
ReplyDeleteI had the pork ribs, which were good, but the pulled pork looked fantastic - I had second thoughts after I ordered.
The pulled pork sandwich is a winner in my book. Nice big chunks of pork, perfect bun, DIY saucing and absolutely delicious. I wouldn't recommend the vinegar slaw (Clay's is better) nor the cornbread (too dry for my liking) but I would recommend the lettuce wedge with homemade blue cheese and (though I didn't try it) the pecan pie looked delectable.
ReplyDeleteYay! You're back. I was just cleaning up my bookmarks and decided to check the blog before deleting it and discovered several new posts. Keep posting and reviewing those breakfast joints. Maybe I can talk Ray into taking me out to breakfast one of these days. Posting the address of the restaurant of the week is a good thing, also. Hope you guys are good. Did you know we are moving to Beaverton? Just a stone's throw from your house. (If you have a good arm, that is.)
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