now and then — a much under-appreciated trove of of its own. Go south on Crenshaw instead of north and be sure to '‘appreciate’' Dr. Grillz, the dentist specializing in installing gold teeth, as you head for...

. They instructed me to hold the half shell in one hand, a cracker with some tail sauce in the other, take the oyster in my mouth, chew three times, swallow, and then eat the cracker. As soon as I held that shell to my mouth, I...

? and do what, kick their butts?!? be able to shoot them dirty looks across the dining room? spit in their tail order? i feel like i’m not privy to a few details, but maybe it’s enough to realize that restaurants...

or lighter to atch with whatever may come. Dr Loosen has some good reisling. i also like a wine called St. M by loosen and Chateau san Michelle. Lietz Dragonstone is good and affordable. Alma Rosa has some very nice wines-organic! Go...

When faced with a similar situation, I opted out of dinner but cleared it with the birthday girl to swing by her place before she left for the restaurant. I brought a bottle of wine, we each had a pre-dinner tail and went our...

large tequila selection. Very busy. 2725 SE Ankeny St, Portland, 503.234.7909 2. Catalina’s: Ceviches, tails, fish tacos — mariscos are the specialty here. Feel assured that even the oysters will be tasty. More typical...

it and especially to those who drove. It was a great time and really quite an adventure. I joined the group at Manny’s (1141 S Jefferson) about 45 minutes late but just had time for a Dr Brown’s cream soda. Then off to La...