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'Simpsons' writer Bill Oakley’s Portland fast food picks
November 21, 2023
Hello, Portland! I’ve been enjoying the fall sun ☀️ There’s more coming later in the week, even as we’re expecting rain later today ☀️
What's CITY Talking About?
Progress and Confusion on Settling Strike
Two big issues that led Portland teachers to strike appear to be resolved: planning time and cost of living increases. But class size remained a sticking point as the Portland Association of Teachers and Portland Public Schools traded accusations about who was holding up a deal yesterday. [Oregonian]
Crowds at the Airport
Arrive early to Portland International Airport if you’re flying out for the holidays. That’s the advice of airport officials, particularly since there’s been a 13% increase over last year in travelers at PDX. It’s expected to be the busiest Thanksgiving holiday in years. Watch for the most crowds on Sunday. [Oregonian 🔒]
'Portland’s Most Unusual Man'
More than 200 Portlanders gathered last week to remember “the most unusual man in the city”: Barry Sutton, 73, a houseless man who spent 50 years on the city’s streets. A foster kid in his youth, he suffered from debilitating seizures and mental illness. He was also friends with MIT professor Noam Chomsky and later a national leader on homelessness issues. [Oregonian]
Portland’s Best Burgers, Ranked
"Simpsons" writer and now fast food expert ranks Portland’s best burgers. He’s also sharing his reviews of Portland’s vegan junk food. [City Cast Portland 🎧]
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What To Do
🐦 ‘Celebrating Birds of the Pacific Northwest’ | Ongoing Through Nov. 26 | Various Times
Take in the variety and beauty of local bird species, as seen through the eyes of wildlife photographers. [Free for Multnomah County residents, Downtown]
🚲 BikePortland’s Bike Happy Hour | Wednesday | 3 - 6 p.m.
Meet fellow “bike-minded people” and get $2 off beers, with kombucha and coffee also available. [Free Admission, Kerns]
- Related: What the bike lane controversies say about Portland leadership. [City Cast Portland 🎧]
🎥 ‘RRR’ | Wednesday and Dec. 6 | 7 p.m.
The blockbuster Indian film that won an Oscar — for best original song — is back on the big screen for two more nights. [$14, Hollywood]
Today on City Cast
Portland’s Best Fast Food with Legendary ‘Simpsons’ writer Bill Oakley
Bill Oakley is Portland’s resident fast food expert. You may already know him as a writer for “The Simpsons.” He’s sharing his reviews of Portland’s vegan junk food and the best burgers.
I’m trying to think of something that Homer would want to devour, which would probably be enormous. The giant burrito at Tight Tacos would probably take the cake.
I met Barry a few times. He once told me he was thinking of the suffering of others — in Ukraine, for one, if memory serves — and that it put his own life on our streets in perspective. RIP.
— Rachel Monahan
Edited by John Notarianni and copy edited by Giulia Fiaoni
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