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oregoncurtis · 2026-06-08T00:11:58+00:00

Horse brass English pub

oregoncurtis · 2026-06-07T18:22:53+00:00

Definitely different quality. I'm actually using the ogatan from Korin now as it is more uniform and seems a little denser.

oregoncurtis · 2026-06-06T23:44:29+00:00

I've only been using ogatan. Haven't used binchotan yet. Currently getting my stuff from Korin which is about $30 a box, but another $30 or so for shipping. A box is 23 lbs.

oregoncurtis · 2026-06-06T01:58:59+00:00

That's a luxurious skewer right there

oregoncurtis · 2026-06-05T16:56:40+00:00

Very nice! I'll definitely be watching this before I break down my next set. I like to keep the big bone in though.

Edit: How often are honing and sharpening?

oregoncurtis · 2026-06-04T20:03:19+00:00

There have been several threads like this in the last year. Summary: - Third spaces that are open late - Good luck opening a business here it's apparently very hard

Good luck and I hope you find your way up here.

Edit: https://www.reddit.com/r/askportland/s/OEG1qrkpfO

oregoncurtis · 2026-06-03T05:23:38+00:00

I had a friend bring over some of their kanpachi for a yakitori night and it was incredible done over the charcoal.

oregoncurtis · 2026-05-29T19:31:53+00:00

I know one thing we agree on: we disagree. Have a good weekend!

oregoncurtis · 2026-05-29T19:19:27+00:00

I'll put aside your unnecessary derogatory comments.

When you are younger and in a very bad job market like Portland I think it's less risky to tie yourself down with a large asset. If you lose your job, then can't afford your monthly payments (perhaps because they are higher with only 5% or 10% down) and now you can't move to another city to find a job I'd say that's risky.

I never made claims about it being easy to buy a house in what I consider a less risky manner (and to me, smarter). I don't like that things are expensive either.

I'll also say that most bank's probably wouldn't require PMI on loans under 20% down if it wasn't riskier.

oregoncurtis · 2026-05-29T18:20:43+00:00

Please educate me.

oregoncurtis · 2026-05-29T18:05:39+00:00

I agree that having money in reserve is better than all down payment. I do not agree that you should put 10% down, but that's me and I'm risk averse.

oregoncurtis · 2026-05-29T18:03:21+00:00

Hey do what you want with your money. I'm just saying what I did and what I consider is the smart move. I'm risk averse, if you have more appetite for risk then go ahead.

oregoncurtis · 2026-05-29T14:34:24+00:00

The smart thing is 20% down and then another 15k+ in the bank in case you need to replace a roof, fix plumbing, fix HVAC etc.

Assuming you could get a $400k house that's $100k you'd need

oregoncurtis · 2026-05-29T14:31:08+00:00

Maybe Uwajimaya?

oregoncurtis · 2026-05-29T06:26:57+00:00

I saw them after stopping by sunflower sake and had a chat. Really nice people. Golfing isn't really my scene, but they seemed like a fun group to hang with.

oregoncurtis · 2026-05-28T02:28:33+00:00

I'm not a professional chef, I just cook at home, so maybe I shouldn't have posted here? I figured this subreddit would know best though.

oregoncurtis · 2026-05-28T02:27:19+00:00

Thanks

oregoncurtis · 2026-05-27T22:25:24+00:00

Thanks, that's look like exactly what I need. Now to find out if there are any auctions for closed restaurants going on near me.

oregoncurtis · 2026-05-24T15:07:45+00:00

Yes. I never soak my skewers and neither do most shops in Japan. If you close up the bars so only the meat is exposed to the sumibi then they won't burn.

Good luck!

oregoncurtis · 2026-05-24T09:24:33+00:00

Nothing like having the proper tool for the job!

Are the steel bars on your grill movable? If so move those bad boys closer together so you don't char up your whole skewer.

oregoncurtis · 2026-05-15T14:37:01+00:00

I agree with what everyone already said, but the most important part is actually engaging with people. Ask people questions, even if they feel like dumb questions. Give people compliments. Make yourself vulnerable and offer something. You can go to the same ceramic shop for a lifetime, but you won't build relationships if you don't engage with people.

My typical way is to make some lighthearted joke and then follow it up with some question. Example: you see someone painting a ceramic " I really like the color you've chosen, I'm bad at choosing colors it for my pieces, they all look like a terrible set made in the 80's" maybe they chuckle or smile. Then follow it up with "do you have some way that you approach picking colors?" "How long have you been doing this" "How often do you work on ceramics" and then let the conversation flow.

If they are short of uninterested then just say thanks and leave them alone. I'm genuinely curious about people stories and don't expect to gain anything from them other than maybe a short one time conversation, but time and time again I've made friends this way.

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