Shirley's Tippy Canoe

Trekking around builds a good appetite.  We stopped in for lunch at a Troutdale restaurant down the road from our campground. We liked the look of this place, a roadside diner in true River Gorge tradition.

Yeah. This is what we're talking about.

Perfect! Shirley's Tippy Canoe, which has just "darn good food" is going to be on Guy's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" on the Food Network. Next to being at a "Throwdown with Bobby Flay," this is the next best thing. I can finally say "I've been there!"



We sat outside at a patio table underneath huge firs and ate chowder, grilled fresh salmon, and local Pinot Noir. Service was slow but colorful. Shirley herself waited on us, grumbling that she was shut down for days while filming took place. Another server told us the place was filled with friends and family during the shoot. Don't tell me stories like this and ruin my illusions. Please.


The show should air sometime in August.