Castagna chef – Portland
While I love the sunny Southern California weather, I sometime crave the cool, crisp air of the Pacific Northwest. And the food. Don’t get me started on food. Time for Dinner – Read More>
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Outback Steakhouse – Portland
How can you go wrong here? If you know what you like (I like ribeye steak and crab legs) you will NOT be disappointed. The only times I felt stiffed was when I went there trying out new stuff. Don’t get chicken at a steakhouse. Yelp – Read More>
Castagna
It’s as if Pink Martini woke up one day and decided to become Lady Gaga. The recent transformation of Castagna, one of Portland’s most respected restaurants, feels that radical. Oregon Live – Read More
Higgins
On the way home from dinner at Nel Centro one evening, I was bemoaning the fact that I hadn’t had a good meal since I reviewed Tabla. At that moment, we drove past Higgins, which looked completely full. It had been at least five years since my last dinner there, …Read the Rest
Grüner
Grüner isn’t a “German” restaurant, nor does it bill itself as such; rather it is Alpine. This is a vast region that includes pieces of France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, Hungary, and even a bit of Balkan and Mediterranean influences. All of this is alongside the distinct regional cuisines of …Read the Rest
Taste: Witold Lunkiewicz’s one-man shop
Witold Lunkiewicz’s shiny, gold business card with black lettering says it best: “Victor’s European Meat Market, old-fashioned smoked sausage, ham & fish from 7 different countries. All products made in store. All natural.” Oregonian - Read More>
Swagat Indian Cuisine
Food historians concerned with such matters often rank Indian fare fourth among the world’s great cuisines; behind French, Chinese and Italian, though the Japanese and the Spanish might dispute the standings. Portland’s seeking confirmation of the subcontinent’s gastronomic claims have increasingly serious choices available to them, and one of the …Read the Rest
Brazil Grill
For those who have spent time in Brazil, it has always seemed strange there is no Brazilian-style grill in Portland. Almost every major city has one, and they tend to be very popular. Also called “churrascaria” (shoo-HOSS-ka-REE-ah), these Brazilian steakhouses are a carnivore’s paradise, paying homage to the institution …Read the Rest
Portland Restaurant review: 23Hoyt
About a year ago, 23Hoyt was a run-of-the-mill Continental restaurant, with entrees reaching above the $30 range and food magazine-level aspirations. In the current economy, it was like trying to swim with a six-burner professional range tied around your neck. (Actually, after the early tenure of chef Christopher Israel, some …Read the Rest
