Not as lame as the fact that I scoff at his list of eateries because most of them are a bit pricier than they need to be. (But I do walk past the Katahdin almost every day on my way home from classes!) Mentioning Bintliff's was on the money, though; I don't think I've ever been, but it's definitely one of those places where everyone knows what you're talking about when you mention it. Ditto Norm's. And not even mentioning Fore Play (it's a sports bar) on his list of bars! For shame. It's a freaking Portland institution. You ever come to Portland, you find me, I'll show you where to eat for a reasonable price and find a good place to drink.

I look forward to seeing what he puts in his books. I grew up in the area, but I've only lived in the city for about three and a half years, so some of it might be a little before my time.