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Iorio Restaurant: Portland
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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 arrived. When arriving, we were greeted by a delightful hostess who seated us right away even though our dining companions were running a little late. Erin, (our charming, beautiful, intelligent, and personable waitress was marvelous) assured us not to worry and we had wine and some of the best calamari …Read the Rest

Depokos Pizza : Portland
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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

Old Spaghetti Factory : Portland
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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

Paley’s Place – Portland
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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

Justa Pasta – NW Portland
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Justa Pasta – NW Portland

One quickly learns, if you go to Justa Pasta and have the Caesar Salad, you are done for the night. Don’t go on a date; certainly don’t go to a movie. Do the world a favor and lock yourself in the house until the garlic goes away. We are not …Read the Rest

Al Forno Ferruzza Pizza
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Al Forno Ferruzza Pizza

My love affair with Al Forno Ferruza is not just with the food. It started one summer afternoon when neighbor Kate and I went out for a walk. We stumbled across what used to be an Ethiopian grocery store and noticed it was being redone by some new occupants. Well, …Read the Rest

DaVinci’s Ristorante Italiano – Milwaukie
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DaVinci’s Ristorante Italiano – Milwaukie

This was our first visit to DaVinci’s. My mother and I both have Celiac disease and could not have been happier with the service we received. The waiter was very informed of the gluten free options and if unsure asked the chef about exact ingredients. Our meals were absolutely perfect, …Read the Rest

Michael’s Italian Beef & Sausage – Sandy
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Michael’s Italian Beef & Sausage – Sandy

With the sudden rise in popularity of the sandwich shop, I think it’s worthwhile to go somewhere really old school. PDX Plate – Read More>

Old Town Pizza – Portland
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Old Town Pizza – Portland

Don’t be surprised if an unexpected guest joins you for a slice today.  A constant presence at Old Town Pizza is Nina (pronounced “Nigh-na”), our resident ghost.  If you feel a presence behind you, or smell a faint waft of perfume, you may have just received a visit.  Nina is …Read the Rest

Mama Mia Trattoria
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Mama Mia Trattoria

This place was recommended to me as a great place to take my vegetarian friend and I have to agree. The food overall was very good, there was a lot of it, and the logistics were efficient.   The gnocchi with pesto sauce was very tasty and not too heavy. …Read the Rest

Apizza Scholls a big deal in the Pizza World
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Apizza Scholls a big deal in the Pizza World

Over here at Winebytes we strive to continually expand and improve our ability to wholesomely recommend dining choices to all our NW readers. After one of our recent mock master sommelier tastings over in the West Hills with one of the wine worlds best mentors we decided to head out …Read the Rest

Mother’s Bistro and Bar
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Mother’s Bistro and Bar

Sitting at Mother’s at 1:15pm on a Thursday afternoon looking at all the dust on the fixtures above me, it seems the place needs a good cleaning. Though the restaurant is only about 20% full, I am surrounded by empty tables full of dirty dishes that haven’t been cleared. Several …Read the Rest

Dove Vivi
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Dove Vivi

I recently had the opportunity to eat at one of the more interesting pizza places in town. Dove Vivi opened last summer close to the corner of NE 28th and Glisan in that odd little mini-mall pocket opposite Plaid Pantry and kitty corner to Pambiche, the Cuban restaurant. It’s a …Read the Rest

Justa Pasta
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Justa Pasta

One quickly learns, if you go to Justa Pasta and have the Caesar Salad, you are done for the night. Don’t go on a date; certainly don’t go to a movie. Do the world a favor and lock yourself in the house until the garlic goes away. We are not …Read the Rest

Ciao Down
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Ciao Down

I DON’T HAVE KIDS. I don’t live in Beaumont or Alameda or Irvington. And I’m ridiculously picky about the quality of any pasta or pizza that’s set in front of me. Which is why Lucca, a family-friendly neighborhood joint on the corner of NE Fremont and 24th that specializes in …Read the Rest

Choice Bites
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Choice Bites

It’s rare that I enter a grocery store with no list in hand and nothing in mind to cook, then come out with the makings of a brilliant meal. Except, that is, when I visit Pastaworks, the specialty food store that has held court on SE Hawthorne Boulevard since 1983. …Read the Rest

Brunch at DeCarli Restaurant – Beaverton
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Brunch at DeCarli Restaurant – Beaverton

DeCarli resides in a stately brick building that hints at the charm downtown Beaverton must have possessed before it became a highly trafficked network of car dealerships, outmoded furniture outlets and banal chain stores. The Italian-leaning restaurant opened two years ago, winning over suburban dwellers hungry for authentic dining experiences, …Read the Rest

Bella Gioia – Joy to the Pearl
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Bella Gioia – Joy to the Pearl

Our lives are lousy with decisions. Every road, a fork. Every turn, another series of choices waiting to be explored. Debit or credit? Paper or plastic? Some fresh-cracked pepper with that? Portland Monthly – Read More>