Final Reach the Beach 2012 Post

Barb had not been to the Pelican Pub & Brewery; so, we went there for lunch Monday.  We went with non-seafood lunches for some reason & were not disappointed.  Barb went for the Scottish Style Ale and Dijon mustard marinated, panko encrusted pork cutlet sandwich served on a ciabatta bun.  A bed of apple cole slaw goes on the bottom of the bun with the cutlet on top.  The flavors were outstanding!  I went with the green chili pork stew and Navajo fry bread.  A new seasonal brew, Our Precious, is a very hoppy IPA made with three types of hops, one of which is from New Zealand.  In fact, some folks from the 666 Brewery in NZ came to help in the brewing!


Barb left Tuesday and Russ & Wendy arrived Wednesday.  Wednesday night is the all you can eat grilled or fried oysters at the Fish Peddler restaurant at the Pacific Oyster Company in Bay City, OR.  So, off we went.  What a surprise when we arrived!  They had added sauteed oysters to the mix.  They are served in a very delicate broth that is well seasoned.  We asked for French bread which we dipped in the broth then topped with an oyster making an open faced sandwich.  Oh my God, what a taste experience.


They had also received a beer/wine license since my last visit, and had been visited by the Widmer Brewing Company in Portland.  Widmer took some oysters and 25 gallons of oyster liquor back to Portland and brewed up 6 barrels of oyster beer called Cloyster Beer.  Again, oh my God, what a great flavor!


Thursday it was back to BJ's Burgers & Tacos for a couple of grilled fish tacos (Russ and 3 and 1/2) for lunch then back to the Pelican Pub for the grand unveiling of their summer beers.  That is always a treat.


Today was a quick breakfast at the Grateful Bread and a safe drive home.  Now, I just have fond memories until my return in August!

Reach the Beach 2012

Barb & I arrived in Pacific City two days ago.  Yesterday was Reach the Beach with 2,400 bicyclists completing the 100 mile Portland to Pacific City fundraiser for the American Lung Association.  That's 2,400 bicyclists arriving at a town of 900 people!  The photo opportunities were even better this year as there was much more color!


We had dinner Saturday night at The Bistro.  While I have had some excellent meals there, the fish tacos and fish & chips were average.  However, the seafood chowder was truly excellent.  Don't discount the restaurant, just don't go for fish & chips or fish tacos.


We had lunch yesterday at BJ's Burgers & Tacos on the beach.  Barb ordered Baja (fried) fish tacos, and I went for the grilled.  She liked the Baja and I preferred the grilled.  My suggestion is to go with a friend, order each and share them as we did so you can decide for yourself.  We do recommend these tacos highly!


Breakfast this AM after church was at The Grateful Bread of course, a must do!  More later!