I just finished a long week of work today, and thought I’d splurge a little and go out into the Grove tonight for dinner. But where to go? Since I usually make a homeade pizza on my first night off of work, I thought of Papa Murphys. But you still have to take it home and cook it, whcih means I won’t be eating for awhile – can that idea. I guess I could have had Godfathers but I just wanted something – well different.
I know – I’ll pop over to Cornerstone and visit my old buds in the shopping center. Get a burger and a beer. Mmmm – sounded good. Only……….they were closed. 7pm on a Sunday? Now what? Keeping with the pup idea – my next choice was Grendals, maybe try their Bangers and Mash with a pint. Closed.
What’s going on? Is there anywhere to eat in Forest Grove on a Sunday evening? Sure Pac Thai was open, but I’m not much of a Thai guy. La Sierra – um – didn’t exactly agree with me last time I ate there. I guess I could have gave them another chance – but wasn’t willing to chance it. What’s left? Phil’s or Quiznos if you want a sandwich, but I was thinking ‘restaurant’ food, atmosphere, drinks, etc.
As we were actually leaving Forest Grove – I saw McMenamin’s.
Of course. Why didn’t I think of that before. The Grand Lodge. It’s ALWAYS open, has great atmosphere, decent prices, and beer – naturally. And the food’s not too bad either. Granted – it’s nothing to write home about – but you know what? They were OPEN!
I’m not faulting anyone for being closed on a Sunday evening. The recession stinks. Gotta cut costs. I understand completely. In fact, as the recession drags on (or gets worse) I’m afraid it’s just a preview of what’s to come. The Post Office is alread talking about cancelling Staurday delivery. What’s next? No school on Fridays? The end of all night Taco Bell?
What will we do where stores like Bi Bart and Safeway start limiting their hours??
Something to think about.
Nevertheless, thank you McMenamin’s for a very enjoyable evening. Thanks for being open. And thanks for allowing me to keep my business local.
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You’re the *second* person I’ve heard of lately who got sick after eating at La Sierra. They better clean up their act or they’ll find themselves being spoken of in the same breath as Ochoa’s!
Out Aza Blue Cafe in Gales Creek. I think they are open on Sundays.