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Thanksgiving Grub Guide

Picks for the best ways to celebrate with turkey and all the fixins this Thanksgiving, whether you want to gather around your own table with to-go goods or get the family (and mess) out of your house. This Turkey Day, Portland restaurants are defrosting the pasture-raised, yoga-doin’, carefully massaged, uber-organic turkeys and setting the table for you. Here’s our list of the best places to dine this Thanksgiving—plus a few handy options for take-out so you can sit back and actually enjoy the day off. Eat In: Imperial 410 SW Broadway Vitaly Paley’s new downtown destination will offer a wood-fired …Read the Rest

Fine Dining

NOISETTE – Decadence Returns

AT THE INTERSECTION of NW 23rd Place and Vaughn Street, cars zip on and off the Fremont Bridge, past a Jack in the Box and a sign advertising “Food and Cigs Express,” the growl of their engines fusing into a punishing, incessant soundtrack. But five nights a week, in an …Read the Rest

Italian

Luce – Makes Bon Appetit top ten list

Bon Appétit restaurant editor Andrew Knowlton criss-crosses the country each year to pick the magazine’s top ten best new restaurants. And each year, the list shows the amount of effort he puts in, with spots that combine great food with cool design and a lively vibe. This year’s list included …Read the Rest

Sea Food

Hawthorne Fish House

Last night we were craving fish, so we were pointed in this direction by a friend. The food was pretty darn good! They had a large selection of different kinds of fish for your fish & chips, and we ended up with Perch and Catfish. The Perch was interesting, as …Read the Rest

Bakery

The German Bakery

This place is one of those bizarre hidden gems. I drove past its storefront and thought to myself, “Haha! Dilapidated ‘German Bakery!’ You mean MONEY LAUNDERING ON SANDY!” I parked my car and decided that I was really quite famished after an exhaustive day of doing nothing and I wanted …Read the Rest

Breakfast

Cafe Delirium – Gresham

So I got here for what I thought was the first time, but when I walked in, the place was so familiar that I realized that I came here with a friend a year ago or so. Last time I was here, I got the vege panini, my friend got …Read the Rest

Breakfast

Original Pancake House – Portland

We had been wanting to get over to the Original Pancake House for quite a few years, but never could find a reason drive all that way (from East County) and we had heard that the wait times could be quite long. Well, we finally made it over there and …Read the Rest

American

Country Cat’s – Fried Chicken

Skillet fried chicken is a tricky dish, and very regional, much like BBQ, meaning that one person”s ideal fried chicken can be drastically different than that of another’s, especially if you grew up in a household that made really good fried chicken. It is difficult to find a restaurant version …Read the Rest

American

Marco’s Cafe

Nice breakfast cafe menu, well prepared, big, hot and tasty (yes, breakfast, get your minds out of the gutter, boys…). I was there with the latest Breakfast Club UYE and showed up before the others. While I was waiting out front, I got asked at least 5 times if I …Read the Rest

American

Abby’s Open Table: Portland

AS THE SUN THROWS its liquidy late-summer rays down SE Ankeny Street on a Wednesday evening, small pockets of diners filter into a warm, glassed-in industrial kitchen. Long, sunlit steel tables brightened with small flower vases display scattered menus outlining four courses of an impending family-style meal. Three chefs busily …Read the Rest

Dessert

Sweet Pea’s Brulee – Portland

When life gives you diabetes, make crème brûlée. That’s exactly what owners of food cart Sweet Pea’s Brulee do nearly every day. Co-owner Tim Bergam was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes four years ago. As a way to cope with his new disease, Bergam and his wife, Kate Serpa, began …Read the Rest

Burgers

Killer Burger – Portland

Staggered, trying to rouse myself into some form of useful physical activity, I am instead trying to think if I have ever had a better burger than the one I enjoyed this afternoon. Killer Burger sets a new standard. Portland, for some reason, is blessed with a number of unique …Read the Rest

Burgers

Little Big Burger – Portland

I was downtown, and I’ve heard a lot about this place so I thought I’d give it a try. When I first rolled up I saw a bunch of people outside, and music playing. Like it was a club or something. I figured they were just hanging out, on their …Read the Rest

Barbeque

Smokin’ Jim’s Bar-B-Que

Smokin Jim’s is some good finger licking bbq. This is a mobile trailor but he is set up in this parking lot most everyday from noon to 7pm. Brisket sandwich was tasty with a lot of meat and comes with a side, either beans, cole slaw or potato salad for …Read the Rest

Mexican - Latin

Portland Mexican Food: Que Pasa Cantina

Went here on a whim and I am glad we did! Great atmosphere and good service! The outdoor seating was covered and full of plants and had heaters, would be a fun place to dine even during the winter. I am vegan and there were mutiple options for me as …Read the Rest

Sea Food

Fish Grotto : Portland

Good food, good service, nice atmosphere. I just ate a fabulous dinner here. The spinach salad was fantastic, it had a nice blend of apples, candied walnuts (really, really, good), spinach, great dressing, and cheese. All of the flavors together were fantastic. Yelp.com – Read More> 1035 SW Stark …Read the Rest

French

Little Bird Bistro – Portland

The menu at Little Bird Bistro, the new French restaurant opened in December by Le Pigeon chef Gabe Rucker, takes a page from Larousse Gastronomique, the authoritative encyclopedia of Gallic eating. I mean that literally: The dinner menu has, printed on its backside, a photocopy of page 662 (beef offal, …Read the Rest

Sea Food

South Park Seafood Grill & Wine Bar – Portland

Beautiful restaurant located at 9th and Salmon. We were happily seated at a cozy booth with a big ole window. I enjoyed looking at out at the cold night and the trees all lit up for the season. I chose this place due to it’s close proximity to the Arlene …Read the Rest

Dessert

Chocolate Love – Portland

Valentine’s Day is all about romance. And by “romance,” I mean sex. Whether you’re trying to get sex or you’re trying to comfort yourself because you’re not getting any, chocolate is your friend—and Portland’s artisan chocolatiers, shopkeeps and chefs wanna help you get some. Whatever the mood or reason, the …Read the Rest

Burgers

Hamburger Mary’s returns to Portland

After a long hiatus, the flamboyant and quirky Hamburger Mary’s restaurant and bar is back. Once a local institution, the Portland franchise of a national restaurant chain — known for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender friendliness — closed about a decade ago. Its former footprint is buried under the Fox …Read the Rest

Favorites

Simple and familiar Portland dining in 2010

Trying every new restaurant in town is not an actual requirement for a local food writer, but it sure helps. So I’m out to dinner nearly every night and sometimes try new places at lunchtime, too. In Portland’s vibrant dining scene, this is no lament. Still, there are some nights …Read the Rest

Favorites

Beaverton’s restaurant scene is on the rise

Portland’s western neighbor is known more for family-friendly chains serving oversized plates of average fare than for fine dining. Oregonlive.com – Read More>

Bistro

Le Bistro Montage: Portland

My husband and I visited on Tuesday night to see a friend from college. We ordered the Famous Linguine with Catfish and the Rock fish Jambalaya. My Linguine was just okay, but the Jambalaya was quite tasty. I hope to come back to try the spicy mac and cheese soon. …Read the Rest

Fine Dining

Gracie’s – Portland

I love the ambiance of the historic and classic interior with big glass walls and high ceiling. The cocktail menu is pretty extensive. The food was good but I was hoping to be wowed to match the ambiance and I was not. There were some good dishes like steamed mussels …Read the Rest

Italian

Iorio Restaurant: Portland

Chef Chris Thompson has done an incredible job of presenting excellent Italian Food that compares with the East Coast Italian Dining Experience. We were asked when making our reservation, if anyone in our party had a food allergy the chef should be aware of. A huge bonus before we even …Read the Rest

Sandwiches

Steakadelphia: Portland

I went to college in Philly for four years; I can’t count how many artery-clogging sandwiches I had between lectures. Rest assured that Steakadelphia is the real deal. Cheez Whiz, provolone, and chicken steaks are all available. The bread, which some argue is the most important part of the meal, …Read the Rest

Italian

Depokos Pizza : Portland

All of the pies we’ve tasted are excellent, from the minimalist za’atar (a thin but crunchy veneer of sesame seeds, herbs and spices) to the voluptuous, almost-a-casserole-on-a-crust special of pork pibil, mozzarella, Cotija, onions and cilantro. Though the toppings are enchanting, it’s mostly the crust that keeps us coming to …Read the Rest

American

Joe’s Burgers : Tigard

When Joe Rapport thinks back to starting his career in fine dining during the late 1970s with Wolfgang Puck at Ma Maison in Southern California, one of his fondest memories is the chefs indulging in cheeseburgers from the Sunset Grill and chili dogs from Pink’s Hot Dogs. Oregonlive.com – Read …Read the Rest

Aisan

Bun Bo Hue Minh’s fabulous $7 bowl of bun rieu

1. Bun Rieu from Bun Bo Hue Minh. $7. Ground pork and shrimp with fried tofu, veggie loaf, congealed pork blood, and vermicelli noodles in a funky seafood broth balanced by sweet and tangy tomato flavor and a garden full of Vietnamese herbs on the side. 8560 SE Division St. …Read the Rest

American

Helvetia Tavern : Hillsboro

The setting for Helvetia Tavern could not possibly be more idyllic. This eccentric little tavern sits right out among some of Oregon’s most beautiful farm land. Helvetia Tavern does not take credit cards and it’s ceilings are decorated with a gigantic hat collection. If you’re looking for an interesting place …Read the Rest

Fine Dining

Bluehour : Portland

The restaurant’s voluminous urban space features soaring ceilings, warmed by gold and blue light, flowing floor-to-ceiling slate gray curtains and relaxing mood music. Stylish patrons dine in the sophisticated, proper white tableclothed dining room or enjoy a drink at the restaurant’s chic bar. Entrees include ravioli stuffed with braised veal …Read the Rest

American

Daily Cafe : Portland

Daily Cafe has three locations. The first is deep inside a cavernous warehouse of a store that sells reproduction lighting and hardware on a dull stretch of Southeast Grand Avenue. The second is on the first floor of a medical building set in a prim condominium campus at the end …Read the Rest

Street Food

Cartopia : Portland Food Carts

WHATEVER EVENING ESCAPADES may have led you to be awake and hungry after midnight, there is one destination sure to satisfy your wee-hour cravings: Cartopia. In just two years, this once-empty lot at SE Hawthorne Boulevard and 12th Avenue has sprouted an array of carts that draw night owls like …Read the Rest

Dessert

Sweet dreams of Portland pies

Strawberries and cherries and raspberries and … It’s the season for berries, which means it’s the season for pies. Oregonlive.com – Read More>

Italian

Old Spaghetti Factory : Portland

Back in the day, Portland appliance and furniture king Tom Peterson used to boast “Free is a very good price” in his late-night TV ads. Those ads may be history, but the sentiment lives on at The Old Spaghetti Factory, which on Sept. 12-14 is offering free meals to grandparents …Read the Rest

American

Huber’s Cafe – Portland, OR

Turkey is at the heart of Huber’s menu; and while many customers still come to drink beer in the boisterous back room bar, it is still possible to sit in a quiet booth and have a bird-and-potatoes meal of moist, flavorful slices of white meat evenly arrayed on the plate …Read the Rest

American

Buster’s Texas Style Barbecue : Tigard

have been to this Busters more times than I can count. I am a fan of cafeteria style food when it applies. In this case I think it works really well. Your first step is to identify the type of meat you want, then to pick how you would like …Read the Rest

Cafes

Cup and Saucer – SE Portland

I’ve only been to one of the three Cup and Saucer restaurants in Portland, the Hawthorne location. Needless to say, for not only a Portland weekend but for one on busy Hawthorne, there is a wait for breakfast and brunch on the weekends. StumpTown – Read More>

Burgers

Ford’s on Fifth – NW Portland

To be honest, I discovered the deliciousness that is Ford’s on Fifth very late one night when several friends and I were in great need of some greasy grub before calling it a night. But I was happily surprised to discover Ford’s is also a great place to grab lunch …Read the Rest

Aisan

Abeno too – NW Portland

Many of you probably know Seres as Sungari Pearl. It is in the same place. I’m not sure what motivated the name change. Their “About Us” page says that they are still under the same owners, and our waiter for the night was one who had waited on us back …Read the Rest

Dessert

Paley’s Place – Portland

I will admit up front that through a series of events over the years I have an emotional tie to Paley’s Place. On my first evening in 1996, we had barely sat down when the gentleman at the next table caught my eye. “You simply must try our wine,” he …Read the Rest

Pizza

Ken’s Artisan Pizza

The first thing you see when you walk into Ken’s Artisan Pizza on Burnside is a large, neat stack of firewood that fits in so well with the restaurant decor that it actually took me a while to realize that it was the same wood that was being used to …Read the Rest

Burgers

Annie’s – Beaverton

My wife and I tried out Annie’s a few weeks ago. I remember eating some good burgers there over 10 years ago (formerly Roake’s?). They moved, or were closed, for several years but now they are back up in running in their original location on T.V. Highway. Portland Hamburgers – …Read the Rest

American

Slow Bar – SE Portland

Hey, we all know it’s time to pay the man, but you really can’t stop eating the burger version of architect fish n chips. PattyDaddy and and one of our best photographers HambaghaStakee can’t stop: Portland Hamburgers – Read More>

Aisan

Nakwon – Beaverton

The intention was to go to Du Kuh Bee to try their famous fresh noodles, but when we found they were closed, Nakwon was right next door so made that our impromptu lunch destination. I rationalized, if this restaurant can survive next door to Du Kuh Bee in a pretty non-busy …Read the Rest

Bakery

Portland Guide to Sweet Shops, Pastries, and Chocolate. Part 2

This is a completely gluten-free bakery offering breads, pastries and cookies. New Cascadia sells at the Portland Farmers Markets, but they also have a new storefront cafe near SE Hawthorne with coffee, tea and other beverages. Cookies include peanut butter chocolate, ginger lemon, and a vegan chocolate chip version. Pastries …Read the Rest

American

Screen Door – Portland

Screen Door’s eclectic menu is a culinary road map of the South featuring South Carolina Lowcountry cuisine, traditional Mississippi soul food and New Orleans Creole/French preparations. Word Press – Read More>

Favorites

Cha Cha Cha – Hawthorne – Portland

This was a quaint little place. It felt relaxed and friendly. There were so many good things about Cha Cha Cha . The outside seating was wonderful. There was overhead covering in case you didn’t want to be directly in the sun, but for those who are working on their …Read the Rest

Coffee House

Coffehouse NW – W Portland

That Coffeehouse NW has become a destination for coffee fans citywide is a miracle. The pedestrian-hostile, auto-drenched corridor of Burnside Street is anything but cute—not so much resembling the two-lane, café-lined Eastside connectors like Belmont and Mississippi. And while Coffeehouse NW was trying to build its customer base, Gerding Edlen’s …Read the Rest

Breakfast

Crescent Café – McMinnville

The four of us arrived at the Café around 10:30 on Sunday and put our name on the list to be seated. There is no real waiting area so we waited outside in the cold watching all the diners inside enjoy their breakfast and coffee. One of the owners Michael …Read the Rest

Dessert

All The Chocolates Spots You Need To Know About

Sarah Hart has brought back last year’s anatomically correct chocolate heart ($18), along with various flaming, tattoo-styled or bird-adorned heart icons. The shop is also cranking out heart-shaped dark and milk chocolates, plain or filled with hazelnut praline, and a heart-and-love-bird lollipop ($4). But what we’re really looking forward …Read the Rest

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