Gregor's Pub & Grub

A Biker Looks at 50

Gregor — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:36:49 +0000

Let me start off with apologies to Jimmy Buffet for mucking with his song title. I love “A Pirate Looks at 40″ and if I didn’t know better, I’d swear he wrote that damn song about me. I’ve always been drawn to the ocean, I’ve made some money, and I’ve pissed it away pretty damn [...]

Great Friends, Wine and Jazz

Gregor — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:48:00 +0000

This past Saturday at Pleasant Hill Wineries, we had a chance to experience a great trifecta of life: An afternoon with great friends (Kelly and Lisa and new friends Blaine and Carrie), tasting some phenomenal wine, and listening to some killer jazz. Oh, and some really good food as well. I guess that makes it [...]

The Need to Hate

Gregor — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:16:02 +0000

I was getting ready to write a short piece on the difficulties of finding work today. About trying to find a job when someone is 50, over 20 years experience in a particular field, but getting passed over for kids right out of college. I know the reasons, and they are quite sound from a [...]

Hiking, Idiots, and Gadgets

Gregor — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:25:39 +0000

It’s no big secret that I love gadgets. LOVE THEM! I don’t care if it’s for the kitchen, living room or car, I love ‘em. What may come as a surprise to some is that I also love the outdoors. Camping, hiking, general sightseeing in the best that Mother Earth has to offer. For proof, [...]

Bourdain’s Roma

Gregor — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:31:19 +0000

It’s been many years since I’ve been to Rome, but my desire to return has always been hanging around in the back of my mind like some past forgotten love. Blame it on that damn coin I threw into the Fontana di Trevi. Anyway, because of this, I was really looking forward to the Rome [...]

Blue Moon Burgers

Gregor — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:26:00 +0000

The last excursion we took the boys on this year was a trip to Boeing’s Museum of Flight. Well worth the admission price, it’s a great way to kill a couple of hours or even a whole day. Highly recommended. And speaking of recommendations, we ended up eating at Blue Moon Burgers, the best burger [...]

Oregon Trip 2010

Gregor — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:18:55 +0000

While the boys were here, we decided to take them on a trip into Oregon. Typical 2 day trip, hit the coast then book across to the middle of Oregon for some high desert fun. Usually these short little trips are a blast, and this one turned out to be one of the best. We [...]

Crabs and Cruise Ships

Gregor — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 21:52:17 +0000

A wonderful day on Seattle's Waterfront. Pike Place Market, The Crab Pot, the aquarium, street food, and 500 thousand tourists.

Aged to Perception

Gregor — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:32:12 +0000

What the…? No, I haven’t lost my ability to spell. Hang in there with me and all will make sense in a bit. My boys are in town visiting for about a month. Marc is almost 19, headed into the Air Force and I could not be prouder, even if it isn’t the Navy (grin). [...]

Wild Vine Bistro

Gregor — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 21:31:10 +0000

As Beth and I were pondering where to have dinner Friday, I remembered my buddy Kelly talking about a place called the Wild Vine Bistro. Not ones to ever turn down a “recommended by Kelly & Lisa” place, we headed out, salivary glands at the ready. It appeared as if Lady Luck was dining with [...]

RIP Harvey Pekar

Gregor — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:50:13 +0000

Just as I finished a rant yesterday about Lebron leaving Cleveland, I found out that Harvey Pekar had passed on. For those unfamiliar with him, he wrote a series of graphic novels called “American Splendor” about life in Cleveland. At times poignant, and at times as rough around the edges as Cleveland herself, Harvey nailed [...]

“Professional” Sports

Gregor — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:07:34 +0000

Okay, let’s get this out in the open. “Professional Sports” are anything but professional anymore. Why on earth do we spend upwards of $200 and more just to go watch a bunch of mediocre “pro” players attempt new heights of boring play? Why add even more money to their coffers? Why do I even care [...]

Bourdain is Back!

Gregor — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:21:50 +0000

Sweet mother of all that is tasty and good, Mr. Bourdain is back and I could not be happier. If you remember, I was one of the many who jumped ship from the Bourdain bandwagon when he decided to shill Chase cards. I called it The Death of an Icon. I was hard. I was [...]

Pesto Flat Iron Steak

Gregor — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:29:17 +0000

How many times has this happened to you? You get home after work and remember you have nothing in the fridge. Or maybe you stop at a watering hole for happy hour and end up inviting half the bar over for a party, even though you haven’t been to the grocery for days. It’s happened [...]

Artopia 2010

Gregor — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:11:30 +0000

Hey Gregor, you ask, just what in the heck is Artopia 2010? Well, I’m glad you asked kids. Artopia is a street/art festival put on by Seattle Weekly and a bunch of sponsors and volunteers. Live music, trapeze, performing artists, art show, flea market, and farmers market. Artopia manages to do it all, and all [...]