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Dining Month: 3 Courses for $29

Your key to the city is a fork. It’s Dining Month and in Downtown Portland and beyond, more than 80 restaurants are serving up three tasty courses for just $29. Tastes to excite. Savings to savor. The entire month of June.

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1

23Hoyt

NW Portland

Website
503.445.7400
529 N.W. 23rd Ave.

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23Hoyt is a New American tavern restaurant located in the heart of Nob Hill. It is at once an everyday neighborhood favorite and a destination for a special night out – comfortable, modern, delicious and friendly.

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First Course
Viridian asparagus and local wild greens salad – ricotta salata and smoked pistachio-honey vinaigrette
Second Course
Braised Cattail Creek Lamb ragù – house-made fettuccine and pecorino Toscano
Dessert
Frozen strawberry custard – almond tuile, saba and early-summer berries

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3 Doors Down Café

SE Portland

Website
503.236.6886
1429 S.E. 37th Ave.

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3 Doors Down offers a doff of the hat to Mother Italy and a harmonious affair with locally procured Pacific Northwest and American cuisine. A playful, thoughtful and engaging dining experience begins with the dynamic wine list and cocktails on tap, flowing effortlessly to the inventive starters, big bowls of pasta and shellfish, perfectly grilled fish and meats, and spaghetti-and-meatball Sunday suppers.

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First Course (choose one):
Fried eggplant caprese salad with fresh mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and basil

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Roasted portobello and Black Sheep Creamery cheese crepe
Second Course (choose one):
Lamb ragù with fresh English peas and mint baked with orecchiette pasta

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Artichokes pan-roasted with capers, basil, lemon and Parmesan with bucatini pasta
Dessert (choose one):
House-made cannoli

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A selection of Batchpdx chocolates

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3

Acadia

NE Portland

Website
503.249.5001
1303 N.E. Fremont St.

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Chef Adam Higgs welcomes you to the finest in New Orleans dining on the West Coast. Located in the Sabin/Irvington neighborhood of Portland, Acadia’s goal is to create modern American cuisine rooted in the “melting pot” food culture that is Louisiana. The menu features locally grown fruits, vegetables and meats, as well as exclusively U.S. wild-caught seafood from the Gulf Coast and Pacific Northwest.

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First Course
Strawberry-rhubarb salad with toasted oats, queso panela and local strawberries
Second Course
Chicken maque choux with fried green tomatoes, fresh corn and herbs
Dessert
Acadia's bread pudding with salted whiskey caramel and toasted pecans

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4

Accanto

SE Portland

Website
503.235.4900
2838 S.E. Belmont St.

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Accanto is a lively cafe, enoteca and neighborhood gathering spot in Southeast Portland. Inspired, by the many neighborhood enotecas throughout Italy, Accanto strives to be Portland’s version of this communal gathering space. The restaurant’s menu changes seasonally but always offers guests an array of starters and antipasti, six different daily house-made pastas and nightly entree specials. The wine list draws from Europe as well as the Pacific Northwest, and guests can also choose from neighboring Genoa’s extensive bottle selection. The beverage list features cocktails made with local spirits, and Italian grappas and digestivos.

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First Course (choose one):
Olives

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Almonds
Second Course (choose one):
Soup

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Salad – snap peas, radish, arugula, basil vinaigrette and ricotta salata
Third Course (choose one):
Capellini with chili, garlic, samphire and fennel seed

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Gnochetti with lamb bolo, mint and pecorino

Dessert
Black pepper and vanilla panna cotta with strawberries and aged balsamic
Note
All items on the menu are subject to change

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5

Aviary

NE Portland

Website
503.287.2400
1733 N.E. Alberta St.

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In Northeast Portland’s Alberta Arts District, Aviary welcomes guests for dinner at its chef’s counter, communal table and seasonal patio Monday to Saturday. The restaurant spacec combines urban industrial design with local art, reclaimed wood from the original site and locally crafted lighting, while the three co-chefs collaborate on an eclectic menu of small plates inspired by more than a decade of cooking experience in New York and Portland. The menu focuses on the creative use of quality ingredients and locally sourced product in Asian fusion-inspired dishes.

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First Course (choose one):
Chilled zucchini soup – bitter almond, green grapes, Serrano ham

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Salmon gravlax – mussels, green papaya, grapefruit
Second Course (choose one):
Pan-seared skate wing – English peas, quinoa, lemon balm

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Hoisin-glazed short rib – Asian herbs, cucumber, corn pudding
Third Course (choose one):
Crème fraîche cheesecake – summer berries

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Chocolate terrine – peanuts, caramel ice cream

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6

Bar Avignon

SE Portland

Website
503.517.0808
2138 S.E. Division St.

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This neighborhood European-inspired bistro has a market-driven menu that changes daily, featuring such dishes as oysters on the half-shell, house-made pasta and charcuterie. Hand-crafted cocktails, eight beers on draught, a beer engine and an award-winning wine list (with 25 wines by the glass) help quench your thirst. Bar Avignon also features outdoor seating and a weekday happy hour.

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First Course (choose one):
Chilled spring garlic vichyssoise

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Summer lettuces with Champagne vinaigrette
Second Course (choose one):
Roasted half-chicken – market panzanella

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Seared pork chop – roasted asparagus, new potatoes, salsa verde

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English pea risotto – oyster mushrooms, Grana Padano
Dessert (choose one):
Vanilla bean ice cream – strawberries, aged balsamic

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Warm double chocolate chip cookies – with iced vanilla milk

Notes
Items subject to change based on market availability

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7

Bazi Bierbrasserie

SE Portland

Website
503.234.8888
1522 S.E. 32nd Ave.

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If monks lived in Portland, this would be their watering hole. Bazi is a Belgian beer bar in Southeast Portland serving European comfort food and 17 Belgian-inspired craft beers on draft, as well as premium liquor and more than 40 bottled beers.

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First Course
Hoppetizer: Grilled shrimp in a pepper coulis sauce
Paired with a wit beer
Second Course
Merguez sausage with creamy polenta and kale
Paired with a saison beer
Dessert
Lambic beer float – cherry lambic with Salt & Straw ice cream

Note:
Beer pairings will rotate based on availability. No substitutions allowed.

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8

Besaw’s

NW Portland

Website
503.228.2619
2301 N.W. Savier St.

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A local institution since 1903, Besaw’s has continued to delight friends and families as their favorite neighborhood café. The building, dating back to the 19th century, is bright and bustling during the day, then cozy and intimate in the evening. Besaw’s breakfast, lunch and dinner use only the finest ingredients from local, cage-free eggs, organic meats, produce and items from the vegetable garden. Unpretentious, delicious dinners are served five nights a week and breakfast and lunch are served seven days a week.

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First Course (choose one):
Cup of the soup of the day

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Simple greens
Second Course (choose one):
Buffalo meatloaf – buttermilk mashed potatoes, carrot, pan gravy

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Grilled tombo – sautéed seasonal vegetables, broccoli chutney
Dessert
Besaw's Dark Chocolate Cake

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9

Bistro 921

Downtown

Website
503.220.2685
921 S.W. Sixth Ave.

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Bistro 921 features finely crafted dishes from local products, assorted Oregon microbrews and a Pacific Northwest-focused wine list. Located in the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower, this casual restaurant is just a few short blocks from downtown attractions and is a popular spot for dinner among symphony-goers. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – Bistro 921 has options for every appetite.

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First Course (choose one):
Soup du jour
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Caesar salad
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Bistro salad
Second Course (choose one):
Balsamic-marinated portobella – baby spinach, pine nuts, goat cheese and white cheddar mashed potatoes
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Fettuccini and local Manila clams – garlic, white wine and summer tomatoes
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Local steelhead trout – crispy leeks, cherry tomatoes and warm potato salad in a red wine vinaigrette
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Bistro meatloaf – roasted potatoes, bacon-mushroom gravy, vegetables
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Chicken pot pie – a local favorite; puff crust filled with succulent chunks of chicken, peas and carrots in a rich cream sauce
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Half roasted chicken – savory bread pudding and thyme demi-glace
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Bistro five-cheese mac and cheese – sautéed vegetables
Dessert
Choose one from daily dessert selection

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Bistro Marquee

Downtown

Website
503.208.2889
200 S.W. Market St.

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Located in downtown Portland’s Theater District, Bistro Marquee features an open kitchen, expansive bar, airy dining room and year-round seating on the glassed-in heated patio. It offers seasonal menus that marry French-inspired cuisine with high-quality fresh and local ingredients from farms, markets and specialty purveyors.

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First Course (choose one):
Heirloom apple salad – local mixed lettuces, toasted almond, sheep’s milk feta, raspberry-poppy seed vinaigrette

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House-made charcuterie and artisanal cheese – mustards, pickles, bread

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Oregon lamb meatballs – slow-cooked polenta, sheep’s milk cheese, tomato-herb gravy
Second course (choose one):
Vegetarian tagliatelle – garlic pesto, white wine sauce

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Beef Bourguignon – mushrooms, pearl onions, mashed potato

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Crispy-skin Draper Valley chicken – gold pomme puree, braised greens, black truffle pan gravy
Dessert (choose one):
Reine de Saba – with crème anglaise and fresh berries

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Butterscotch pot de crème

Drink Pairings
Add bartender’s choice wine flight or cocktail of the day for $10

Note: Menu subject to change

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Biwa

SE Portland

Website
503.239.8830
215 S.E. 9th Ave.

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Gabe Rosen’s renowned Biwa restaurant serves homestyle Japanese food like yakitori, handmade ramen and udon, and plenty of sake. Other highlights include the sashimi, an open kitchen and inviting atmosphere, and the cultishly beloved Biwa Burger (usually only available late-night).

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Menu:
Omakase – a chef's choice dinner of seven courses

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12

Bluehour

Pearl District

Website
503.226.3394
250 N.W. 13th Ave.

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Bluehour is Portland’s premier modern Mediterranean restaurant and bar. Located in the Pearl District, this landmark is a tourist and local favorite for an everyday occasion or a special night out. Chef Dolan Lanes presents an elegant and transporting menu in the dining room and a comfortable, deeply-satisfying menu in the cafe/bar and at lunch.

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First Course
Asparagus salad – arugula, gribiche, Parmesan
Second Course
Wild salmon – spring vegetables, Sunburst tomato vinaigrette
Dessert
Apricot-almond financier – orange blossom, vanilla bean

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13

Brasserie Montmartre

Downtown

Website
503.236.3036
626 S.W. Park Ave.

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Tucked away on a narrow street in downtown Portland’s historic Calumet building, the Brasserie Montmartre has evoked the feel of Paris and given a nod to the past while being quintessentially Portland since 1979. Enjoy live jazz four nights a week, one of Portland’s best happy hours and special monthly dinners.

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First Course (choose one):
Local mixed green salad – croutons, walnuts, creamy green-herb vinaigrette

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Soup du jour
Second Course (choose one):
Seared Draper Valley Farms chicken breast – fingerling potatoes, asparagus, whole-grain mustard

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Steak frites – seared Cascade Natural eight-ounce teres major steak, pommes frites, watercress

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Seared white Idaho trout – Broccolini, almonds, lemon noisette

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Brasserie Meatballs – potato gratin, roasted-garlic jus
Dessert (choose one):
Lavender crème brûlée – lemon wafer cookie

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Rhubarb tart – buttermilk ice cream, strawberry-basil coulis

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14

Brix Tavern

NW Portland

Website
503.943.5995
1338 N.W. Hoyt St.

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BRIX Tavern marries enduring American comfort food with a classic tavern vibe. From the nostalgia of a chicken-fried chicken breast to the savory flavors of rotisserie prime rib, the menu is built around simple American cooking, enhanced with the freshest in local ingredients. Also enjoy the tavern’s house-made craft cocktails and wide selection of beers.

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First Course
Choose one soup or salad from the restaurant’s menu
Second Course
Choose one item from the restaurant menu’s “House Specialties”
Dessert
Choose one dessert from restaurant menu

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15

Cafe Nell

NW Portland

Website
503.295.6487
1987 N.W. Kearney

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With a Cobb salad for lunch, braised meats and pan roasted chicken for dinner and rustic fruit pies for dessert, Cafe Nell clearly wants to make you feel at home. For added warmth, there’s a red-tiled fireplace in the dining room, and during the afternoon, sunlight pours through two walls of mullioned windows. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, it feels like the kind of place where you can just drop on by. For peak dinner times, reservations are recommended.

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First Course (choose one):
Artichoke vinaigrette, grilled artichoke, garlic aioli

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Fava bean and radish salad with citrus vinaigrette
Second Course (choose one):
Angel hair – house-made hazelnut pesto

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Coq au vin – red wine-stewed chicken, mushrooms, mashed potatoes
Dessert (choose one):
Strawberry shortcake – house biscuit, crème anglaise

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Northwest berry crisp – vanilla ice cream

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16

Charley’s on Grand

Convention Center

Website
503.382.3148
435 N.E. Wasco St.

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The American restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott Portland Downtown/Convention Center serves casual, fresh continental fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Charley’s on Grand features a lounge and restaurant to meet all of your dinner needs, from a fun, relaxed atmosphere with big-screen TVs and an outdoor fireside patio to a quiet, fine-dining experience.

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First Course
Mixed greens – pears, Gorgonzola and walnuts with a Champagne vinaigrette
Second Course
Pesto salmon – mashed potatoes and garlic spinach
Dessert
Baby chocolate molten lava cake with strawberry fan

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17

Chart House

SW Portland

Website
503.246.6963
5700 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.

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Located on historic Terwilliger Boulevard overlooking the Willamette River, Chart House features magnificent views of twinkling city lights, the river and, on a clear evening, Mt. Hood and Mt. St. Helens in the distance. Chart House specializes in great steaks, prime rib and fresh seafood, but it also offers an excellent happy hour and Sunday brunch.

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First Course (choose one):
Cup of New England clam chowder

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Chart House Chopped Salad
Second Course (choose one):
Korean short ribs – pickled kimchee, wilted spinach and mashed Yukon Gold potatoes

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Spring shrimp pasta – roasted peppers, artichokes and pear tomatoes

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Red snapper Veracruz – spicy tomato sauce with warm cilantro green bean salad
Dessert (choose one):
Mud pie
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Key lime pie

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18

clarklewis

SE Portland

Website
503.235.2294
1001 S.E. Water Ave.

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In what was not long ago a loading dock, clarklewis is a sophisticated gem on the creative frontier of Portland’s inner eastside. Chef Dolan Lane’s hearty dishes from the wood-fired hearth/rotisserie find their perfect complement in the fresh, unmanipulated flavors of the best in locally sourced produce. Clarklewis is open weekdays for lunch and Monday through Saturday for dinner.

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First Course
Kale salad – radicchio, Oregon blue cheese, spiced pumpkin seeds, saba
Second Course
Fettucine – wild mushrooms, guanciale, rooftop herbs, Parmesan
Dessert
Vanilla-buttermilk panna cotta – fresh fruit compote, house-made cookie

Notes
Menu is subject to change depending on what is in season and market availability

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19

Clyde Common

Downtown

Website
503.228.3333
1014 S.W. Stark St.

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Clyde Common is a lively and acclaimed European-style tavern in the Ace Hotel that offers a regional take on classic dining. The daily menu emphasizes meats butchered and cured in house, along with locally farmed vegetables and Pacific Northwest seafood. A semi-finalist for The James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Bar Program, Clyde’s bar specializes in American whiskeys and is renowned for its craft cocktails–it even pioneered the world’s first barrel-aged cocktails.

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First Course
Chilled late-spring greens soup – crème fraîche, olive oil
Second Course
Braised pork shoulder – farro, pearl onions, mushrooms
Dessert
Chocolate pot de crème and vanilla panna cotta – strawberry preserves, cashew cookie

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20

Coppia Restaurant & Wine Bar

Pearl District

Website
503.295.9536
417 N.W. 10th Ave.

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Coppia Restaurant & Wine Bar is a Pearl District restaurant focused on the cuisine of Piedmont, Italy, with a great reputation for its wine and food pairings. The wine list leans towards Piedmont, but they also offer wines from around the world.

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Upon Arrival
Complimentary half-glass of prosecco

First Course (choose one):
Salad with baby greens & lacinato kale – roasted onion, hazelnut, herb vinaigrette

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Wild mushroom soup – chicken stock, thyme oil
Second Course (choose one):
House-made tajarin pasta – sugo di carne (veal and pork meat sauce) and Parmesan

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House-made tajarin pasta – sage butter and Parmesan
Dessert
Chocolate bonet – a mousse-like flan with amaretti cookie crust and caramel

Wine Pairings
Wine pairings for all three courses: $17

Menu subject to minor changes

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21

Davis Street Tavern

Old Town/Chinatown

Website
503.505.5050
500 N.W. Davis St.

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Davis Street Tavern serves upscale, inspired Northwest pub cuisine in an historic Portland Old Town/Chinatown landmark.

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First Course (choose one):
Classic Caesar salad – roasted garlic, boquerones, warm focaccia crouton

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Chilled tomato gazpacho – balsamic reduction, fresh basil
Second Course (choose one):
Wild mushroom risotto – parsley pesto, spiced kale, Parmesan

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Grilled bavette steak - creamed kale, fingerling potatoes, cippolini, red wine jus

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Draper Valley Farms chicken breast – velvety mac and cheese, Broccolini, house pancetta
Dessert
Sea salt and chocolate truffles

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22

Departure

Downtown

Website
503.802.5370
525 S.W. Morrison St., 15th floor

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Located atop the Nines Hotel, Departure Restaurant offers a modern take on Asian cuisine in a sleek, cosmopolitan setting with two outdoor decks and stunning views of the city, mountains and river. Chef de Cuisine Gregory Gourdet creates dishes with a modern twist using traditional Asian preparations and Northwest ingredients. Departure’s bar showcases exotic cocktails, a global wine list and the city’s largest sake list. Sip a cocktail on the 15th-floor outdoor patio and take in the magnificent view of Pioneer Courthouse Square and the heart of downtown Portland.

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First Course (choose one):
Beet and mizuna salad – soy-cured egg, sesame vinaigrette, crispy seed cracker

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Chili spice shrimp – asparagus, black garlic, ginger miso
Second Course (choose one):
Steamed cod – ginger, scallion, chili, lime

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Marinated flank steak – avocado, red onion, pea shoot, mint
Dessert (choose one):
Rhubarb pâte de fruit and kalamansi sorbet – white chocolate puffed rice, raspberry

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Coconut milk chocolate bar – mocha ice cream, crystallized ginger, spiced popcorn

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East India Co. Grill & Bar

Downtown

Website
503.227.8815
821 S.W. 11th Ave.

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East India Co Grill & Bar offers a delectable journey. Subtle complex marinades using time-honored Indian grilling methods created by seasoned master chefs reflect the food trends in today’s India. The menu remains true to classic Indian recipes but is served with verve and style.

The restaurant, conveniently located in the heart of downtown Portland on 11th avenue between Yamhill and Taylor, is open for lunch, happy hour and dinner Monday through Saturday.

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First Course (choose one):
Katti kebab – pan-seared chicken, peppers and onions on a skewer, served with a mango-ginger chutney

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Samosa chaat – spiced potatoes in a pastry shell, on garbanzo beans, seasoned with Bhel spices
Second Course (choose one):
Goan fish curry – tangy fish curry with coconut, roasted onions and ‘warm’ spices

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Saag aloo – roasted potatoes sautéed with spinach and ginger (Vegan)
Dessert
Kulfi – homemade frozen dessert, choice of pistachio or mango

Served with:
Garlic-methi naan -or- Peshawari naan
Pulao rice – cumin-infused fluffy Basmati rice

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Firehouse

NE Portland

Website
503.954.1702
711 N.E. Dekum St.

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Firehouse Restaurant is committed to offering seasonable fare using sustainable fish, meats and produce whenever possible. The restaurant uses a wood-fired oven, rotisserie and grill that emphasize technique, seasonality and a simple straightforward approach to food. With a warm and inviting atmosphere inside the old Firehouse 29 building from the early 1900s, this is a place to sit, relax and indulge yourself in a community of diners that all want the same thing: a good meal and wine without any pretext.

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First Course (choose one of the restaurant’s “Small Plates”):
Fried cauliflower with lemon crème fraîche
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Beets with salsa verde and hazelnuts
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Arancini – rice croquettes with salami and fresh mozzarella
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Fried stuffed olives
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Bruschetta with fromage blanc, asparagus and rosemary
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Potato and salt cod fritters with chili vinegar
Second Course (choose one of the restaurant’s salads):
Farm lettuces with Humboldt Fog, currants, hazelnuts and red wine vinaigrette
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Romaine hearts with lemon-anchovy vinaigrette and shaved pecorino
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Tonight's spring salad: arugula, snap peas, radish, asparagus, mint and roasted bread with lemon cream
Third Course ($29 three-course option)(choose one of the restaurant’s entrées):
Firehouse meatballs with tomato and rosemary braised lacinato kale
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Wood oven-roasted pork shoulder confit with white beans and rapini
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Wood grilled hanger steak with crispy potatoes, arugula and Grana Padano
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Handmade chitarrone pasta with pork ragù and pecorino Romano
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Rotisserie chicken with olive oil mashed potatoes and Mike's field greens

Note
Only one diner per three-course Dining Month menu order.

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Fratelli

Pearl District

Website
503.241.8800
1230 N.W. Hoyt St.

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Ristorante Fratelli has been proudly serving regionally inspired Italian cuisine to Portlanders since 1998. This intimate Pearl District restaurant features a simple and regional approach to Italian home cooking, with dishes that use seasonal and local ingredients from area farmers.

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First Course
Board of chicken liver mousse and seasonal pickled vegetables
Second Course
Smoked Mt. Shadow pork loin – French green lentils, preserved lemon
Third Course
Ginger shortbread cake – strawberry mousse, wild plum coulis

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Genoa

SE Portland

Website
503.238.1464
2832 S.E. Belmont St.

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Genoa is a culinary crossroads where the Pacific Northwest intersects with masterful rustic and modern Italian cuisine. The Italian eatery has a rich heritage of acclaimed chefs including Cathy Whims, John Taboada, Tommy Habetz, Daniel Mondok and David Anderson. That tradition continues with Chef Jake Martin, whose five-course tasting menu changes monthly and is approached with thoughtful playfulness, reinvigorated energy and seasonality. The menu is expertly paired with a carefully curated list of wines that complement Genoa’s nuanced flavors. A historic part of Portland, Genoa has been open since 1971 and has remained one of the premiere fine dining establishments in the city.

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First Course
Cold seared tuna – black garlic aïoli, crispy caper, brioche, crinkle cress

(Vegetarian menu: Cucumber, marinated ricotta salata, celtuce, black olive)
Second Course
Cappellini – pancetta, broken egg, black pepper

(Vegetarian menu: Fennel risotto – lemon, mascarpone, fennel pollen)
Third Course
Braised elk shin – crispy potato, carrot

(Vegetarian menu: Seared cardoncello – roasted onion soubise, walla walla sweets, smoked mushroom)

Note:
Menu will change weekly. Please call restaurant for further details. Optional wine pairing available for $18.

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Gilt Club

Old Town/Chinatown

Website
508.222.4458
306 N.W. Broadway

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As the name may imply, Gilt Club specializes in rich, luxurious food. Chef Chris Carriker brings his innovative, Northwest-inspired style and love for charcuterie to the menu, which features local, sustainable produce and varies seasonally. Custom-prepared chef’s table meal available for parties of six or more, and dinner is served until 2 a.m. Gilt Club’s bar is also a place to indulge, both for its perfectly crafted vintage cocktails as well as its more modern concoctions.

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First Course
Bibb lettuce salad – fried pickles, Caesar dressing, pecorino and bacon
Second Course
Sausage-stuffed chicken agrodolce – braised, with pinenuts, raisins and quinoa
Dessert
Chocolate sanquinacchio with fried churros

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Gracie’s

Downtown

Website
503.222.2171
729 S.W. 15th Ave.

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Gracie’s Restaurant (in the Hotel deLuxe) serves the freshest Pacific Northwest fare, from house-made smoked salmon Benedict and fresh salads to pan-seared halibut with pea risotto or Imperial Stock Ranch lamb chops. Gracie’s provides a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere for the casual diner, business traveler or the dressed-to-the-nines visitor. Valet parking is free and the service is inviting and impeccable.

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First Course (choose one):
Dungeness crab and bay shrimp cakes
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Chopped Bibb lettuce salad
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Sweet-chili green beans
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Sizzling forest mushrooms
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Wilted spinach salad
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Grilled flatbread
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Pita falafel bites
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Tuna poke
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Caesar salad
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Grilled asparagus
Second Course (choose one):
Beef short-rib pasta
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Smoked salmon filet
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Cassoulet
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Caprese ravioli
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Double R Ranch New York steak
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Risotto of the day
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Trout almondine
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Bone-in barbecue pork chop
Dessert (choose one):
Chocolate truffle mousse cake
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Vanilla bean crème brûlée
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Crispy bread pudding
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Brown butter pear tart
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Seasonal ice cream or sorbet

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H5O Bistro & Bar

Downtown

Website
503.484.1415
50 S.W. Morrison St.

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Located at Hotel Fifty, H5O is convenient and its all-day dining has broad appeal. H5O isn’t “just” a hotel restaurant and bar, it’s a remarkably comfortable place to meet, linger and dine. The food is prepared from many local, seasonal ingredients with an emphasis on presentation.

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First Course (choose one):
Chilled strawberry soup – with Champagne ice, pistachios and mint

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Green salad – with basil, mint, shallots, balsamic vinaigrette and a ricotta crostini
Second Course (choose one):
Braised brisket crepenette – with seasonal smoked vegetables, taleggio cheese and pickled breakfast radishes

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Fire brick-roasted half chicken – with Moroccan spices, saffron hummus, grilled rapini and olive tapenade
Dessert
Frozen whiskey mousse – with caramelized banana mousse, banana chip and orange syrup

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Henry’s 12th Street Tavern

Pearl District

Website
503.227.5320
10 N.W. 12th Ave.

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Opening its doors in the original Blitz-Weinhard Brewing Complex in 2004, Henry’s 12th St. Tavern started as a neighborhood place and quickly became a Portland institution. Henry’s offers an extensive selection of more than 100 local, regional and international beers and hard ciders, as well as a robust menu featuring diverse and innovative tavern fare.

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First Course (choose one):
Local greens – arugula, frisee, romaine, Bibb lettuce, roasted tomatoes, Manchego cheese, fennel, honey-basil vinaigrette

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Pear, walnut and Manchego salad - fresh basil, house greens, jalapeño- pear vinaigrette, prosciutto
Second Course (choose one):
Papaya wild Alaskan salmon – seared and topped with papaya-chili salsa, lime basmati, seasonal vegetables

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Roadhouse-style barbecue baby-back ribs – creamy cheddar cheese baked mac & cheese, Texas barbecue sauce

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Smoked pork chop – honey-juniper berry brine, mashed chive and Yukon Gold potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Dessert (choose one):
Crème brûlée – traditional vanilla custard with crisp caramelized sugar

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Old-fashioned seasonal berry cobbler – shortbread crust, vanilla bean ice cream

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Huber’s Cafe

Downtown

Website
503.228.5686
411 S.W. Third Ave.

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Huber’s, established in 1879, is Portland’s oldest restaurant and bar. Dinner in the historic dining room, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, is like stepping back in time. It has solid mahogany paneling, a terrazzo floor and is crowned by a stained glass skylight. Roasted turkey continues to be the house specialty since the saloon days, but today they also feature fresh seafood and Certified Angus steaks.

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First Course
Organic field-green salad with raspberry vinaigrette
Second Course
Turkey cordon bleu – breast of turkey cutlets stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese, breaded in panko bread crumbs and pan fried. Served with sautéed fresh broccoli and mashed potatoes
Dessert
Le Crème Brûlée – house-made classic French custard dessert topped with caramelized sugar

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Imperial

Downtown

Website
503.228.7222
410 S.W. Broadway

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At Imperial, James Beard Award-winning Chef Vitaly Paley explores menu ideas that have historic significance and uses cooking methods and ingredients from Oregon’s diverse bounty. The most prominent feature of Imperial’s kitchen is the impressive wood-fire grill and rotisserie that incorporate the use of native hard and fruitwoods. Inspired by a warm and primitive burning campfire and the big, open spaces of the Pacific Northwest, Imperial concentrates on healthy and uncomplicated preparations, serving the community by remembering its past and providing a warm, welcoming and generous place to eat.

Also in the Hotel Lucia, The Portland Penny Diner is a smaller, casual diner masterminded by Chef Paley.

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First Course
Arugula salad – strawberries, pickled rhubarb, roasted hazelnuts, pesto vinaigrette
Second Course
Carlton Farms smoked pork loin – carrot puree, English peas, radishes, mint
Dessert
Warm spiced honey cake – strawberries and sweet cream

Optional Wine Pairings*
First course: 2012 Domaine de Nizas, rosé, France

Second course: 2011 Love & Squalor, pinot noir, Oregon

Third course: 2011 Seven of Hearts, sweet viognier, Washington

*at additional cost

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Jake’s Grill

Downtown

Website
503.241.2125
611 S.W. 10th Ave.

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Adjacent to the historic Governor Hotel, Jake’s Grill is inspired by American tradition and brings the classic American Grill traditional dining experience to Downtown. Jake’s serves the fines meats and seafood in a classic, uncomplicated style. The classic bar serves hand-built, hand-mixed cocktails and a wide selection of single malt whiskeys to complement tender filet mignon, USDA Prime top sirloin, New York steak and, of course, the best fresh seafood.

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First Course
Oregon seasonal berry salad – gathered baby greens, herbed goat cheese and white balsamic vinaigrette
Second Course
Seared beef medallions – tree oyster mushrooms and sherry-mustard cream with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and green beans
Dessert
Crème brûlée – classic vanilla bean custard with caramelized sugar

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Jamison

Pearl District

Website
503.972.3330
900 N.W. 11th Ave.

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Jamison, a new restaurant overlooking the fountains of popular Jamison Square, offers uniquely prepared New American fare crafted with farm-fresh, seasonal ingredients.

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First Course
Fennel-poached Oregon albacore tuna – white bean puree, orange gremolata, crostini
Second Course
Grilled Painted Hills bavette steak – charred broccoli raab, marinated hon-shimeji mushrooms
Dessert
Meyer lemon cheesecake – rhubarb compote, vanilla-pistachio brittle

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Kells Brewpub

NW Portland

Website
503.719.7175
210 N.W. 21st Ave.

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The newest member of the Kells family is the chain’s only brewpub, which brews on-site in Northwest Portland. House brews include an IPA, Irish Lager and Irish Red Ale, all of which are complemented by Kells’ Irish and American pub fare.

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First Course (choose one):
Soup of the day

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Side farmhouse salad
Second Course
Any item from the “Sharing Plates” section of the menu
Third Course
Any item from the “Traditional Favorites” section of the menu

Dessert
Any dessert selection from the menu

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Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub

Old Town/Chinatown

Website
503.227.4057
112 S.W. Second Ave.

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For nearly 25 years, people from all walks of life and every generation have come to Kells Portland to exchange ideas, enjoy life and gather to celebrate. Kells’ excellent service, food, atmosphere and, of course, live Irish music seven night a week provide guests with the best Irish pub experience in Portland. It’s a great place to enjoy traditional and non-traditional Irish fare, catch a soccer or rugby match and, of course, enjoy a cold pint of Guinness. If you can’t go to Ireland, come to Kells!

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First course (choose one):
Soup of the day

-or-

Side farmhouse salad
Second Course
Any item from the “Sharing Plates” section of the menu
Third Course
Any item from the “Traditional Favorites” section of the menu

Dessert
Any dessert selection from the menu

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Kir Wine Bar

NE Portland

Website
503.232.3063
22 N.E. Seventh Ave.

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Kir Wine Bar serves 50 old-world wines by the glass, honoring traditions of natural and sustainable production methods. The restaurant’s small plates reflect this ethos in simple and seasonally paired dishes.

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First Course
House honey-smoked trout salad – baby greens, yellow beets, toasted almonds and black pepper vinaigrette
Second Course
Summer veggie flan – verjus and butter-poached prawn
Third Course
Lemon gnocchi – sweet peas and ricotta

Wine Pairings
June begins Kir’s rosé season and these early-summer dishes marry well with the delicate, fragrant and softly textured rosés. A special pairing of Corsican, Provençal and sparkling rosés is available to complement the Dining Month menu for just $10.

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Lincoln Restaurant

N Portland

Website
503.288.6200
3808 N. Williams Ave.

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Lincoln is a balance between old and new, modern and classic, rustic and refined, casual and formal, everyday and special occasion. Lincoln offers an honest expression of Portland cuisine – direct and elemental yet sophisticated. The front of the house warmth is delivered by a team of seasoned local professionals who focus specifically on genuine and attentive service. The food is direct in style, flavor and presentation. Seasonal fare on the changing menu concentrates on what is grown in the Pacific Northwest. What’s listed on the menu is what’s delivered on the plate.

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SAMPLE MENU - First Course
Watercress with pickled sultanas, crispy pig ears and bacon
Second Course
Hanger steak with blue-cheese butter and braised Swiss chard
Dessert
Brioche pain perdu with Seville orange conserva and cream

Note:
This is a sample menu; inquire with restaurant for daily offerings.

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Mama Mia Trattoria

Downtown

Website
503.295.6464
439 S.W. Second Ave.

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Mama Mia Trattoria serves traditional Italian-American soul food lovingly prepared from scratch seven nights a week. The mozzarella is made fresh daily, and restaurant specialties include homemade ravioli, manicotti and gnocchi, and chicken and veal Parmesan, piccata and Marsala. The dining room inside the historic Waldo Building reflects old-school Italian charm with crystal chandeliers and gilded mirrors. The bar also offers house specialty cocktails, including many made with house-infused spirits.

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First Course (choose one):
Caesar Salad – romaine lettuce, croutons and Parmesan tossed in house Caesar dressing
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House salad – organic mixed greens, shaved red onion, candied pecans and ricotta salata cheese tossed in house-made balsamic dressing
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Arugula salad – baby arugula tossed in honey and lemon-thyme vinaigrette with Gorgonzola, Fuji apple and candied pecans
Second Course (choose one):
Chicken parmigiana – breaded and pan-fried tender boneless breast, topped with house-made mozzarella cheese and pomodoro sauce
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Chicken Milanese – tender boneless breast dipped in seasoned breadcrumbs and quickly pan-fried, topped with arugula, tomato, red onion, balsamic vinegar and olive oil
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Chicken scallopine alla Marsala – boneless breast sautéed with fresh mushrooms in a delicate Marsala wine sauce
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Cioppino – slightly spicy seafood stew with prawns, sea scallops, mussels, clams, calamari, Pacific snapper, tomatoes, garlic, white wine and baby spinach
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Steak pizzaoila – grilled flat iron steak hand-sliced and topped with mushrooms, onions, peppers and mozzarella
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Lasagna del giorno – varies daily, please inquire
Grandma Mary’s Sunday Gravy – penne pasta with slow-cooked tomato sauce simmered with Painted Hills beef meatballs, Carlton Farms pork and sausage
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Penne Puttanesca – penne pasta in a robust sauce of tomatoes, Niçoise olives, garlic, capers and a hint of anchovy with house-made sausage
Dessert (choose one):
Tiramisu – ladyfingers dipped in Kahlua, brandy and espresso, layered with mascarpone and whipped cream
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Amaretto cheesecake – a creamy cheesecake with an almond biscotti crust, served with caramel sauce and candied almonds
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Cannoli – crisp pastry filled with ricotta cream and chopped chocolate, drizzled with chocolate sauce

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McCormick & Schmick’s Harborside at the Marina

Downtown

Website
503.220.1865
0309 S.W. Montgomery

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Located in the scenic RiverPlace marina, McCormick & Schmick’s Harborside features indoor and (weather permitting) outdoor dining with a spectacular views of the Willamette River. The menu features an extensive Pacific Northwest seafood selection and daily specials, as well as a great happy hour.

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First Course
Grilled asparagus panzanella salad – buffalo mozzarella, basil, balsamic syrup
Second Course
Duo of sockeye salmon and shrimp – smoked tomato chipotle risotto, English peas, lemon-verbena sauce
Dessert
Strawberry and vanilla-bean panna cotta with almond shortcake crumble

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Metrovino

Pearl District

Website
503.517.7778
1139 N.W. 11th Ave.

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Metrovino restaurant in the Pearl Distrct offers a sophisticated, wine-friendly menu and unique cocktails, along with an extensive offering of rare and unusual wines by the taste, glass or bottle. Owner and wine director Todd Steele works hand-in-hand with chef Dustin See and bar manager Jacob Grier to create an urbane retreat for diners seeking imaginative, seasonal and skilled cuisine.

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First Course (choose one):
Salmon gravlax, avocado, cucumber pearls, potato chip

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Sweet onion velouté, chili oil, chive
Second Course (choose one):
Rainbow trout, beet puree, lentil vinaigrette, bacon

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Fresh fettuccine, mushroom ragout, Parmesan
Dessert (choose one):
Angel food cake, rhubarb-ginger coulis, mascarpone, honey, lime

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Champagne-poached strawberry, salted caramel, almond

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Mint/820

N Portland

Website
503.284.5518
816 N. Russell St.

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This north Portland restaurant and lounge was founded by Lucy Brennan, who has been named one of America’s top mixologists by such diverse sources as Playboy and Bon Appetit. Her cocktails blend fresh ingredients and bold flavors, and many of the 40 or so cocktails on 820′s menu use house-infused spirits. Located in the historic Frederick Torgler Building, Mint’s sleek, yet cushy interior allows the vibrant drinks and pan-American bistro cuisine to take center stage, inviting guests to relax and enjoy.

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First Course (choose one):
Asparagus and spinach salad – bacon, walnuts, dressed in shallot-Dijon vinaigrette

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Soup of the moment
Second Course (choose one):
Pan-seared snapper – roasted fingerling potatoes, asparagus and lemon brown butter

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Casarecce pasta – peas, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms with spinach-parsley pesto and pork medallions
Dessert
Flourless chocolate cake – with peach, brown sugar ice cream

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Mother’s Bistro & Bar

Downtown

Website
503.464.1122
212 S.W. Stark St.

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Chosen as Willamette Week’s “restaurant of the year” after opening in 2000, Mother’s Bistro & Bar serves comfort food classics made from scratch, perfected in the hands of four-star-restaurant-trained chef Lisa Schroeder. With melt-in-your-mouth biscuits, pot roast, chicken and dumplings and a different decadent macaroni and cheese daily, home cooking is elevated to a high art for breakfast, lunch and dinner at Mother’s.

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First Course
Any small salad or soup on the restaurant menu
Second Course
Any entrée on the restaurant menu
Dessert
Any dessert on the restaurant menu

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Ned Ludd

NE Portland

Website
503.288.6900
3925 N.E. Martin Luther Kind Jr. Blvd.

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Ned Ludd is “an American craft kitchen.” This small wood-fired restaurant is located in the historic King neighborhood with a weekly changing menu influenced by the seasons, the weather and a growing list of local artisinal producers.

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First Course
Pea soup – mint, sumac crouton
Second Course
Shaved vegetable salad – sheep's cheese, seeds and flowers
Third Course
Herbed game hen – asparagus, potatoes, pistou

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Nel Centro

Downtown

Website
503.484.1099
1408 S.W. Sixth Ave.

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Nel Centro is a modern, light-filled aria to one of the world’s most revered cuisines. Nel Centro (Italian for “in the center”) explores the classic dishes of the Riviera and Chef David Machado’s passion for grand culinary traditions and locally sourced, seasonal food. With several cozy fireplaces, the restaurant’s outdoor patio is a summertime dining and happy hour favorite. Valet parking is available adjacent to the restaurant at the Hotel Modera, 515 S.W. Clay St.

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First Course (choose one):
Spring minestrone with basil pesto

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Mesclun greens with croutons and fresh herbs
Second Course (choose one):
Rotisserie chicken – roasted carrots, potatoes, spring onions and salsa verde

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Spinach gnudi – radicchio and Gorgonzola cream
Dessert (choose one):
House-made sorbet or ice cream

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Strawberry-vanilla panna cotta

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Oba Restaurante

Pearl District

Website
503.228.6161
555 N.W. 12th Ave.

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Oba! is a celebrated Nuevo Latino restaurant in the heart of the Pearl District with flavors that sizzle and nourish the soul. It features a 40-foot hammered copper bar serving hand-crafted cocktails, an open and airy central dining room, and a more intimate candle-lit Hacienda room. Happy hour here is widely regarded as one of the best in the city.

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First Course (choose one):
Cup of daily soup

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¡Oba! César – roasted corn and Manchego cheese
Second Course
Cuban chicken palomillo – tomato-basil-caper relish, basil mashed potatoes, Manchego béchamel
and crispy onion strings
Dessert
Citrus flan – traditional Latin custard flavored with fresh lemon and lime, with fresh berries and Chantilly cream

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Old Town Brewing Co.

NE Portland

Website
503.200.5988
5201 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

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Old Town Brewing Co. was founded on the idea of making great craft beer while focusing on local quality ingredients, sustainability and innovation. The eastside brewery counterpart to Old Town Pizza is housed in a 1940′s LEED Gold-certified building with beautiful reclaimed materials throughout. Old Town also delivers fresh beer to by bike to residences and businesses until 9 p.m. — yes, it’s legal!

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First Course (choose one):
Two 20-ounce pints of fresh craft beer brewed on-site
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Two 20-ounce pints of soda
Second Course (choose one):
Large house salad
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Large spinach salad
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Large Caesar salad
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Large Greek salad
Third Course (choose one):
Small 12" crispy thin specialty pizza
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Small 12” three-topping pizza

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Olympic Provisions NW

NW Portland

Website
503.894.8136
1632 N.W. Thurman St.

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Olympic Provisions Northwest is the convivial west-side answer to Olympic Provisions’ intimate Southeast location. Marked by a string of patio lights on an otherwise industrial stretch of Northwest Thurman Street, OPNW offers a menu of lovely rustic European-inspired fare in a warm, windowed setting, accentuated by an antique French rotisserie.

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First Course
Green salad with grain mustard vinaigrette
Second Course
Roasted bratwurst – sweetheart ham potato salad and pickled seasonal vegetables
Dessert
Chocolate salami – salt-and-pepper shortbread cookies and orange marmalade

Wine Pairings
Wine pairing with summer reds and rosés available for additional cost

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Olympic Provisions SE

SE Portland

Website
503.954.3633
107 S.E. Washington St.

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Tucked into one of Portland’s beautifully restored industrial buildings, Olympic Provisions Southeast has grown from establishing the city’s first salumeria to being a destination for refined, European-style dishes. The menu is guided by the capable hands of Chef Alex Yoder and reflects an innovative approach to the traditions of rustic Spanish and Mediterranean cooking. In combining these methods with the clean, bold flavors of the Pacific Northwest, Yoder’s dishes highlight the locally-sourced meats and seasonal vegetables you’ll find on his menus.

Come to OPSE to enjoy a meal of shared tapas plates or traditional, entrée-style dining under the glowing MEAT sign. An extensive wine list will complement your dinner, with many old-world varietals and West Coast favorites. With the sleek industrial design reflecting warm candlelight, the romantic ambience of the European dining experience is alive and well.

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First Course
Green salad with grain mustard vinaigrette
Second Course
Roasted bratwurst – sweetheart ham potato salad and pickled seasonal vegetables
Dessert
Chocolate salami – salt-and-pepper shortbread cookies and orange marmalade

Wine Pairings
Optional wine pairing will be made available

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Oven and Shaker

Pearl District

Website
503.241.1600
1134 N.W. Everett St.

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A partnership between three of Portland’s most accomplished industry veterans, Oven and Shaker is a modern urban saloon in the heart of Portland’s Pearl District. It ties the hearty Italian street food and wood-oven-pizza-making talent of three-time James Beard Award-nominated Chef Cathy Whims together with the ingredient-driven classic cocktails of veteran Northwest bartender and Aviation Gin co-creator Ryan Magarian.

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First Course
Focaccia panzanella – roasted summer vegetables, olives, red onion, champagne vinaigrette and Grana Padano
Second Course
Squash pizza – ricotta salata, wild oregano, chili oil and cilantro
Dessert
Fruit pie gelato – buttermilk, honey and pie crust pieces

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Paley’s Place Bistro & Bar

NW Portland

Website
503.243.2403
1204 N.W. 21st Ave.

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Paley’s Place offers Pacific Northwest regional cuisine in the warm, inviting setting of a Victorian home. Chef and owner (and James Beard Award-winner) Vitaly Paley creates seasonal menus from the bounty of the Northwest with Southern French and Northern Italian influences. While the wine list offers an extensive selection exclusively from the wine regions of Oregon, Washington and France, “Wine Wednesday” takes a more global approach to wine tasting with wine flights available from around the world. Seating is intimate yet casual in the dining room and bar or outside on the porch.

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First Course
Early summer greens – breakfast radishes, warm goat cheese croûte, lemon-chive vinaigrette
Second Course (choose one):
Grilled pork loin – bacon and heirloom bean stew
Dessert
Olive oil cake – warm blueberry compote, roasted hazelnuts

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Paragon Restaurant & Bar

Pearl District

Website
503.833.5060
1309 N.W. Hoyt St.

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Paragon is a neighborhood gastropub serving ingredient-driven and honest food with a popular bar offering craft beers, unique artisan cocktails and eclectic wines. Paragon offers a casual and approachable dining experience with a hint of nostalgia that both roots you to the present and takes you back to the familiar. The stylish décor complements the contemporary menu of new and reinterpreted American classics.

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First Course (choose one):
Panzanella – grilled fresh bread, arugula, tomato and red onion soaked in a cherry vinaigrette, house-made mozzarella

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Cold pea soup – crème fraîche and a habanero watermelon salsa
Second Course (choose one):
Grilled salmon – roasted new potatoes, farmers’ market vegetables, beurre fondue

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Grilled pub steak – potato crust, farmers’ market vegetables, mashed potatoes

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Farmers’ market vegetarian risotto
Dessert (choose one):
Ginger panna cotta – rhubarb puree, sesame praline, candied orange

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Southern tiramisu – pound cake soaked in sweet bourbon tea, butterscotch caramel, candied pecans

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Pazzo Ristorante

Downtown

Website
503.228.1515
627 S.W. Washington St.

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Pazzo is a regional Italian restaurant and bar focused on Northwest ingredients and the true flavors of Italy. Guests enjoy a warm, stylish dining room along with PazzoBar, which is vibrant, comfortable and substantial. Pazzo and PazzoBar consistenly deliver high-quality food and service to guests.

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First Course (choose one):
Gamberi – grilled wild Pacific shrimp, organic polenta, olive oil, garlic

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Natalino – romaine and escarole hearts, anchovy dressing, focaccia toasts

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Zuppa – seasonal soup, prepared daily
Second Course (choose one):
Risotto – carnaroli rice, seasonally inspired

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Cioppino – tomato-shellfish stew, wild Pacific shrimp, grilled crostini

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Tortelli – robiola, English peas, wild onion
Dessert (choose one):
Tiramisu – ladyfingers layered in zabaglione, mascarpone and espresso

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Semifreddo – “half frozen” pistachio gelato in chocolate cake

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Sorbetto/Gelato – rotating selection made in-house daily

Vegetarian dishes always available

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Portland Brewing Company Taproom

NW Portland

Website
503.228.5269
2730 N.W. 31st Ave.

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One of the first craft breweries in the city, Portland Brewing brewed its first beer in 1986. Though it went by a different name for a while, it’s gone back to its roots today (but don’t worry, it still offers the iconic MacTarnahan’s Amber Ale!). The taproom offers more than 12 beers on draft, including year-round, seasonal and taproom exclusive styles to complement the sandwiches, brewer’s plates and other pub fare.

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First Course
Fresh mozzarella and tomato salad with balsamic vinaigrette.

Paired with a 10-ounce glass of Weiss Cream ale
Second Course (choose one):
Beer-braised sausages – sauerkraut, beer mustard and mashed potatoes

Paired with 10-ounce glass of Portland Brewing IPA

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Taproom Burger – crispy fried onions, tomato, lettuce and mayo on a Kaiser bun with house garlic fries

Paired with a 10-ounce glass of Portland Brewing MacTarnahan’s Amber Ale
Dessert
Three-berry cobbler – Marionberries, strawberries and blueberries topped with crisp granola and vanilla ice cream

Paired with a 10-ounce glass of Portland Brewing stout

Note
Must be 21 or older to enjoy beer pairings

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Portland Prime

Downtown

Website
503.223.6200
121 S.W. Third Ave.

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Portland Prime serves local seafood, steaks and chops in a refined setting. The Prime Bar features vintage cocktails, local craft beers and stellar wine list.

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First Course
Prime Chopped Salad – mixed field greens tossed with tomato, cucumber, red onion, pickled fennel, pumpkin seed, roasted garbanzo beans, Granny Smith apple, radish and Tillamook cheddar with a Champagne-raspberry vinaigrette
Second Course (choose one):
Carved Angus Prime rib of beef – au jus, horseradish sauce, whipped potatoes and asparagus.

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Pacific Northwest wild salmon filet – served with romesco sauce, parsnip puree, fingerling potatoes and asparagus

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Mesquite-roasted chicken chop – Boursin-stuffed, fire-roasted chicken chop served with mirepoix, house-made Madeira cream sauce, fresh herbs, whipped potatoes and asparagus
Dessert
House-made bread pudding

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Porto Terra Tuscan Grill & Bar

Downtown

Website
503.944.1090
830 S.W. Sixth Ave.

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Porto Terra features creative, authentic Italian cuisine and wines from around the world. Seven days a week, Porto Terra serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with late-night dining available. The dining room has a modern rustic feel with fieldstone walls, pastoral murals, booths, banquettes and tables. Executive Chef Marissa Burback creates menus that range from classic Italian to a fusion of Tuscan and Northwest, offering seasonal dishes using garden-fresh produce, house-made pasta and Oregon-influenced ingredients. Porto Terra is located at the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower downtown.

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First Course (choose one):
Di Casa – organic baby greens, baby arugula, radicchio, shaved fennel, radish, spicy tomato vinaigrette

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Caesar – romaine hearts, Pecorino Romano, grilled crouton
Second Course (choose one):
Ravioli di Zucca – handmade charred yellow squash ravioli, goat cheese, balsamic brown butter, crispy asparagus, walnut bread crumbs

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Brasato Costola Breve – braised short ribs, fennel, bell peppers, olives, spinach, handmade gnocchi, pickled tomatoes

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Bolognese – handmade fettuccine, veal, pork, tomatoes, cream, porcini mushrooms

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Pesce – pan-seared crispy skin-on steelhead, chilled farro salad, shaved rainbow carrots, roasted spring onions, watercress, spicy tomato vinaigrette

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Pollo Parmigiana – breaded chicken breast, smoked mozzarella, house-made spaghetti, tomato sauce
Dessert (choose one):
Tiramisu – Marsala- and espresso-dipped ladyfingers, mascarpone, chocolate, seasonal fruit

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Vanilla bean panna cotta – citrus segments, almond praline, blood orange coulis

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Quartet

Downtown

Website
503.222.7300
1910 S.W. River Drive

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Quartet is located alongside the Willamette River on the South Waterfront, offering panoramic views of city lights, bridges and parks. The restaurant serves American regional cuisine with fresh seafood, Prime steaks and many Portland-inspired favorites complemented by an extensive wine list and wide selections of wines by the glass available both in the dining room and the bar. Quartet offers a twice-daily happy hour and Sunday brunch.

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First Course
Q Salad – blended greens, jicama, Cajun pumpkin seeds, lemon-honey-Dijon dressing
Second Course (choose one):
Butternut squash and Gorgonzola raviolis – hazelnut asparagus, arugula, tomato confit, Pecorino Tartufo, Vincotto

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Pan-roasted chicken breast – fried Brussels sprouts, goat cheese-chive grits, cranberries, toast hazelnuts, maple-vinegar sauce

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Jade halibut – fried vegetable sushi du jour, yuzu ponzu, ginger-scallion slaw

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Flank steak – braised baby bok choy, whipped Yukon Potato mash
Dessert
Key lime pie – with fresh berries

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Ración

Downtown

Website
971.276.8008
1205 S.W. Washington St.

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Ración Open Kitchen + Bar is a modern Spanish restaurant located in downtown’s West End. With 15 seats at an open kitchen bar, guests can observe chefs Anthony Cafiero and Roscoe Roberson as they create modern dishes rooted in Spanish tradition and serve each guest à la carte ‘raciones’ or plate five-course tasting menus. Lounge seating is also available for the casual cocktail and snack.

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First Course
Asparagus salad – egg yolk, cider, diva cucumber
Second Course
Sous-vide egg – chickpea gnocchi, hazelnut romesco
Third Course
Bavette steak – beluga lentils, almond ajo blanco, spring onion

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Raven & Rose

Downtown

Website
503.222.7673
1331 S.W. Broadway

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Raven & Rose offers classic farmhouse cookery and historically inspired cocktails in Portland’s historic Ladd Carriage House. The dining room menu draws inspiration from the Irish and British countryside, driven by simple, pristinely sourced ingredients and exceptional execution in a warm, attentive atmosphere.

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First Course
Garden green salad – Humboldt Fog goat cheese, hazelnuts and dried cherries
Second Course (choose one):
Grilled albacore tuna – baby artichokes, green olives and agretti

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Sliced pork roast – new potatoes, broccoli and celtuce
Dessert
Brown butter cake – strawberries and crème fraîche

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Red Star Tavern

Downtown

Website
503.222.0005
503 S.W. Alder St.

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Located in the heart of downtown Portland at the Hotel Monaco, Red Star provides fine dining service in a casual atmosphere. Chef Kyle Rourke ensures that fresh, local and seasonal are always the primary ingredients. From the slow-roasted meats and bright salads to the playful flavor combinations from the bar, every menu choice will more than compliment the comforting glow from the wood-fire grill.

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First Course (choose one):
Cured halibut and potato cakes – shaved radish, snap peas, cardamom-orange broth

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Marinated beets – cayenne yogurt, glazed baby carrots, beet greens
Second Course (choose one):
Pan-fried tempeh – spring greens, avocado, pumpkin seeds, green beans

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Slow-cooked pork shoulder – grilled chicories, Fuji apple, scallions, pickled peppers, ancho-coffee glaze
Dessert (choose one):
Devil’s Food Cake – chocolate buttercream, malted milk candy, vanilla malt ice cream

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House-made ice cream or sorbet

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Riffle NW

Pearl District

Website
503.894.8978
333 N.W. 13th Ave.

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Riffle NW is a catch-inspired seafood restaurant in Portland’s Pearl District where guests enjoy dishes influenced by coastal regions around the world. Thoughtfully sourced and skillfully prepared, the food and drink is enjoyed wherever you want to be — a table or booth in the main dining room, the bar, the chef’s table, the raw bar or in the private dining space.

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First Course
Smoked salmon salad – mesquite-smoked Oregon Coast salmon on a bed of arugula dressed with a sweet and tart strawberry rhubarb vinaigrette and topped with toasted walnuts
Second Course
Grilled prawn and braised pork belly – grilled prawn with braised and crisped pork belly, served atop a spicy horseradish slaw and pork jus
Dessert
Brandied cherry shortcake – house-brandied cherries served with a sweet biscuit and topped with a crème fraîche Chantilly

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RingSide Fish House

Downtown

Website
503.227.3900
838 S.W. Park Ave.

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RingSide Fish House is to fresh seafood what RingSide Steakhouse has become to legendary steaks, offering the freshest seafood prepared with the best local ingredients available. The menu includes local oysters, Dungeness crab, king salmon, Alaskan halibut, dayboat sea scallops and more depending on seasonal availability. Service is impeccable and the award-winning wine list is unmatched. Enjoy dinner at the Fish House on the Mezzanine level of the Fox Tower overlooking Director Park in downtown Portland, or come by for late-night dining, including the renowned twice-daily happy hour.

RingSide offers the freshest seafood prepared with the best local ingredients available. Service is impeccable and the award-winning wine list is unmatched. Enjoy dinner at the Fish House on the Mezzanine level of the Fox Tower overlooking Director Park in downtown Portland.

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First Course (choose one):
Simple mixed greens

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Soup du jour
Second Course (choose one):
Sautéed rockfish – sweet corn succotash and basil pistou

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Tender steak medallions – mashed potatoes, sugar snap peas, mushrooms and sauce Bordelaise

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Roasted Draper Valley chicken – potato and caramelized onion gratin, sauce Bordelaise
Dessert
Crème brûlée

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RingSide Steakhouse Eastside

NE Portland

Website
503.255.0750
14021 N.E. Glisan St.

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RingSide Steakhouse has been renowned for great steaks since first opening its uptown location more than 65 years ago and on the eastside more than 30 years ago. The staff is provides impeccable service and the perfect wine suggestions for your meal. This sister restaurant to the iconic Uptown Steakhouse provides all of the same features — including an unmatched wine list — with a more relaxed, country club-like ambience on the Glendoveer Golf Course. A new menu includes approachable entrées for lunch and dinner in addition to celebrated steak offerings.

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First Course (choose one):
Baked-onion soup

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Mixed green salad
Second Course (choose one):
Chicken schnitzel – served with mashed potatoes, pickled cabbage and caraway mustard

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Tender steak medallions – served with baked potato and Bordelaise sauce

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Clam linguini – sautéed leeks, basil and Manila clams tossed with white wine-garlic sauce

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Fried Wilipa Bay oysters – served with French fries and lemon aioli
Dessert (choose one):
Strawberry-rhubarb crisp

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Chocolate silk pie

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RingSide Steakhouse Uptown

NW Portland

Website
503.223.1513
2165 W. Burnside St.

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This renowned steakhouse has been at its original location on West Burnside for more than 65 years with three generations of family ownership. RingSide Steakhouse has earned a reputation serving the best steaks in Portland, featuring steaks custom dry-aged in-houses. Tuxedoed servers offer impeccable service and can complement your meal with an unmatched wine list of more than 700 labels in a timeless, old-school atmosphere.

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First Course (choose one):
Mixed greens
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Baked-onion soup
Second Course (choose one main dish):
Tender beef medallions chasseur – pan-roasted and sliced Certified Angus Beef ®
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Fresh Northwest sole – baked with lemon and dill beurre blanc
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Draper Valley Farms chicken breast – prosciutto, sage, sous vide melon and Marsala pan jus
Dessert (choose one):
Crème brûlée
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Chocolate pound cake with fresh berries

Second Course (choose one side dish):
Garlic mashed potatoes
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Baked potato
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French fries
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Wild rice pilaf
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Cottage cheese

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Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Downtown

Website
503.221.4518
850 S.W. Broadway

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A great steakhouse experience is waiting for you at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, where you’ll find expertly prepared USDA Prime steaks served sizzling on a 500° plate accompanied by an award-winning wine list. This timeless American steakhouse tradition continues in the heart of Downtown Portland.

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First Course
Steak House Salad – iceberg, baby arugula and baby lettuces with grape tomatoes, garlic croutons and red onions served with house vinaigrette
Second Course (choose one):
Six-ounce petite filet – the most tender cut of corn-fed Midwestern beef
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Twelve-ounce rib eye ($10 additional)
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Stuffed chicken breast – oven-roasted free-range chicken breast stuffed with garlic-herb cheese
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Wild salmon – fresh wild salmon served sizzling on a bed of roasted Asian vegetable slaw with garlic butter
Dessert
Classic cheesecake with fresh berries and sweet cream

Side Dish (choose one):
Mashed potatoes
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Creamed spinach

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Salty’s on the Columbia

Airport

Website
503.288.4444
3839 N.E. Marine Drive

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The best seafood and steak restaurant in Portland isn’t downtown, it’s on the Columbia River. Salty’s award-winning fresh Northwest seafood cuisine and attentive friendly service is further enhanced by inspiring views of the mighty Columbia and Mt. Hood from its two-story deck and walls of windows. The menu offers fresh Dungeness crab and Maine lobster (so fresh they’re swimming in the lobby’s saltwater tanks) to Alaskan salmon and halibut in season, oysters and clams from Northwest beaches or Certified Angus Beef Natural® steaks, pasta and an award-winning Sunday Brunch. The Bar-Café offers more intimate dining, cocktails, a great happy hour and live jazz on select evenings.

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First Course (choose one):
Seafood chowder
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Bay shrimp cocktail
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Harvest salad
Second Course (choose one):
Peppercorn-crusted bistro filet – summer hash, horseradish butter
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Citrus salt-dusted wild salmon – grilled asparagus, Dijon mashed potatoes
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Artichoke and feta ravioli – pomodoro sauce, heirloom carrots, peas
Dessert (choose one):
Seasonal ice cream
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Seasonal sorbet
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Darla’s Cheesecake with seasonal berries

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Saucebox

Downtown

Website
503.241.3393
214 S.W. Broadway

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Since 1995, Saucebox has maintained a reputation in the city as the place for the finest in pan-Asian and Pacific Island cuisine with its insider vibe and unique presence. Unforgettable dishes and innovative cocktails have garnered national attention for Saucebox national in The New York Times, Bon Appetit Magazine, Travel & Leisure and The Wall Street Journal – but its local popularity makes this a landmark of Portland restaurant and lounge scene.

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First Course
Five-spice cauliflower – apples, goat cheese, hazelnuts, micro shiso
Second Course
Pan-seared halibut – potato aloo, ramps, lemongrass, mustard flowers
Dessert
Fried bao buns – vanilla ice cream, shiso, miso caramel, powdered sugar

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Serratto

NW Portland

Website
503.221.1195
2112 N.W. Kearney St.

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Serratto is a lively and elegant neighborhood restaurant serving authentic and innovative dishes from Italy, France and the greater Mediterranean region. The menu, which changes seasonally, is built around a commitment to using natural meats, the freshest seafood and locally grown fruits and vegetables.

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First Course
Baby spinach – spiced pistachios, crispy shallots, Gorgonzola, strawberry vinaigrette
Second Course (choose one):
Grilled Painted Hills flank steak – creamed morels, English peas, grilled asparagus

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Cavatelli pasta – smoked onion, preserved lemons, watercress, dill cream
Dessert
Crème brûlée

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Smallwares

NE Portland

Website
971.229.0995
4605 N.E. Fremont St.

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Smallwares is an acclaimed forty-seat restaurant with an open kitchen that serves small plates of “inauthentic Asian cuisine” meant to be shared. The restaurant’s bar, Barwares, serves eclectic wine, sake and cocktails.

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First Course
Cured salmon – tahini yogurt, pickled beets, umeboshi, basil
Second Course
Miso soup – bacon dashi, lemon, wakame, togarashi, scallion
Third Course
Hanger steak – kimchee puree, greens, blue cheese, almonds, sherry vinegar

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Sok Sab Bai Cambodian Cuisine

SE Portland

Website
971.255.0292
2625 S.E. 21st St. #B

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Sok Sab Bai Cambodian Cuisine serves traditional Cambodian comfort food with a modern twist. After success as a food cart, Sok Sab Bai just upgraded to a brick-and-mortar restaurant inside an old Victorian house in the Clinton-Division neighborhood of Southeast Portland.

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First Course (choose one):
Pork Belly Buns – braised pork belly (caw), house-made pickles, jalapeño, cilantro, folded steamed bun

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Banana Blossom Salad – chicken, banana blossom, bell peppers, radish, bean sprouts, onion, mint, peanuts, fried shallots, sweet fish sauce
Second Course (choose one):
Salaw Machoo Krueng – beef, water spinach, celery, green eggplant, tomato, jalapeño, long-bean soup with rice

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Khmer Red Curry – chicken, potato, carrot, onion, peanuts with rice
Third Course (choose one):
Nyno's Spicy Wings – fried chicken wings tossed in caramelized palm sugar glaze with rice, house salad, house pickles and Da Sauce

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Khwa Ko (Khmer Sausage) – grilled cured beef and rice sausages with rice, house salad, house pickles and Da Sauce

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Southpark Restaurant

Downtown

Website
503.326.1300
901 S.W. Salmon St.

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Southpark is a contemporary seafood restaurant inspired by the amazing farmers, fishers and winemakers of the region. Located in the heart of Portland’s Cultural District, Southpark’s wine bar, outdoor patio and dining room are open every day for lunch, dinner and happy hour.

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First Course
Smoked black cod – cucumber, avocado, watercress, bottarga
Second Course
Steelhead – gazpacho, radishes, asparagus, cilantro, red onion, lime juice
Dessert
Crème brûlée – custard with burnt sugar crust

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St. Jack

SE Portland

Website
503.360.1281
2039 S.E. Clinton St.

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St. Jack is part bakery, part restaurant — and all delicious — with mouthwatering freshly baked madeleines and rustic French cuisine.

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First Course
Roasted beet salad – chèvre, arugula, toasted walnuts and red wine-Dijon vinaigrette
Second Course
Poulet Basquaise – bell peppers, olives, tomato, white wine, chilies and fresh herbs with soft polenta
Dessert
Madeleines – baked to order

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Streetcar Bistro & Taproom

Pearl District

Website
503.227.2988
1101 N.W. Northrup St.

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Streetcar is a Pearl District bistro passionate about sustainable, renewable business practices. The restaurant serves meats raised humanely, sustainably and without hormones or antibiotics, seafood from sustainable fisheries, and local and organic produce. The restaurant’s food is complemented by more than 30 beers on tap and a lengthy drink menu.

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First Course
Antipasta – imported cheeses, Olympic Provisions meats, house-made marmalade, seasonal fruit, house-pickled vegetables and Pugliese bread
Second Course (choose one):
Bacon-wrapped meatloaf – Zenner Farms ground pork, Fulton Farms ground chuck, foraged mushrooms, honey-smoked bacon, house-made demi-glace, seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes

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Baked macaroni and cheese – cream, Parmesan, mozzarella, Tillamook sharp cheddar, Crater Lake bleu cheese, brioche breadcrumbs, crème fraîche and roasted Washington apples
Dessert
Warm sticky toffee cake – served with sweet mascarpone cream and English toffee sauce

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Tabla Mediterranean Bistro

NE Portland

Website
503.238.3777
200 N.E. 28th Ave.

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Tabla is an Italian restaurant specializing in fresh pasta using the best local ingredients. Inspired by the rotating menus of Italy and the fresh, seasonal ingredients they highlight, Tabla seeks a balance of the traditional and modern. It offers both local and Italian wines, seasonal specialty cocktails and local beers on tap.

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SAMPLE MENU - First Course (choose one):
Beet and fennel salad – Castelvetrano olives, pecorino, Meyer lemon vinaigrette
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Organic carrot sformato – golden raisin compote, local farm greens
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Buffalo mozzarella – arugula, pickled sun-dried tomatoes, orange-garlic oil
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Summer chicory salad – pickled green strawberries, marinated ricotta salata, garlic-chive dressing
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Gathering Together Farms’ lettuces – quince cider vinegar, radish, sea salt
Second Course (choose one):
Tajarin – trufe butter, Parmigiano Reggiano
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Tabla Ravioli – chard, ricotta, poached farm egg, poppy seed butter
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Lumache – beef and pork Bolognese, aged pecorino Toscano
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Ricotta cavatelli – baby artichokes, radishes, mint, Calabrian chilis, Parmigiano Reggiano
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Radiatori – house-made Italian sausage, pomodoraccio tomatoes, asparagus, mozzarella
Third Course (choose one):
Asparagus risotto – English peas, Portland Creamery chèvre, basil
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Pan-seared halibut* – radish, red onion, spinach, fennel broth, chive oil
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Duck Con¬t – polenta, mushrooms, pinot noir-orange reduction
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Calabrian-style pork tenderloin – fennel seed, coriander, chili ¬ake, warm Italian potato
salad, arugula, yogurt-mint sauce
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Painted Hills flank steak – red spring onions, snap peas, pickled chard stems, salsa verde

Note
Tabla’s entire menu is available for the $29 Dining Month; some items do have supplemental charges. The menu is based on market availability and changes every day.

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The Bent Brick

NW Portland

Website
503.688.1655
1639 N.W. Marshall St.

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Situated in a charming 1940s brick building in the heart of Northwest Portland’s Slabtown area, The Bent Brick offers home-made sausage, roasts, soups, salads and desserts. The welcoming service, ultra-cozy atmosphere, outstanding cocktails and 16 Oregon and Washington wines on tap make this neighborhood restaurant stand out as a must-visit.

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First Course (choose one):
Oyster mushroom salad – celery and crispy wild rice

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Your Kitchen Garden’s Greens – pickled mustard seed vinaigrette.
Second Course
Roasted Pork and belly – green apple and fennel relish and a choice of side: smashed chickpeas or creamed kale
Dessert
Rhubarb crisp

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The Country Cat Dinner House & Bar

SE Portland

Website
503.408.1414
7937 S.E. Stark St.

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The Country Cat is a down-home neighborhood restaurant in Southeast that specializes in farm-to-table cuisine. It offers outstanding brunch and dinner in a comfortable, lively, family-friendly environment. From the fried chicken to the “whole hog” plate, everything is prepared and crafted in-house.

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First Course
Shrimp Divine "Texas Toast" with chopped vegetable salad
Second Course
Molasses- and hickory-smoked duck leg with toasted pecan and bacon spoonbread
Dessert
Chocolate-almond upside-down cake with Bailey's Chantilly and honey hot fudge

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The Heathman Restaurant and Bar

Downtown

Website
503.790.7752
1001 S.W. Broadway

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One of Portland’s most respected restaurants (located in one of its top hotels), The Heathman Restaurant exemplifies the best of the Pacific Northwest using seasonal ingredients inspired by French cuisine. The cocktails — both classic and cutting-edge — round out the menu and highlight Oregon-produced spirits. Happy hour from 2 p.m. until close offers diners sophisticated small plates at half price.

The Heathman Restaurant also offers casual dining in the adjacent Marble Bar and outside at the sidewalk cafe. Cocktails and live jazz are available in the intimate Tea Court.

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Amuse-Bouche
Chef’s choice

Optional wine pairing: Argyle Winery Sparkling Brut, Willamette Valley*
First Course
Oregon asparagus and bay shrimp – Hermiston asparagus and Newport, Ore., bay shrimp with a sorrel vinaigrette

Optional wine pairing: Brooks Riesling, Eola Amity Hills*
Second Course
Confit Oregon spring lamb – Anderson Ranch lamb shoulder, creamy polenta, wild arugula and market radish salad, lamb jus

Optional wine pairing: Saviah Cellars Columbia Valley Cabernet*

Dessert
Strawberry-rhubarb tart – local strawberries, rhubarb, crème fraîche
Wine Pairings
*Wine pairings are at an additional charge, not included with the $29.00 menu price.

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The Original – A Dinerant

Downtown

Website
503.546.2666
300 S.W. Sixth Ave.

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A new kind of neighborhood eatery, The Orignal is Portland’s downtown destination for unexpected all-day dining. This Dinerant (diner + restaurant) goes far beyond conventional comfort food, updating long-time favorites with a dose of style and sophistication. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Late night dining until 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

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First Course (choose one):
Caesar salad
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Chicken wings
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Barbecue ribs
Second Course (choose one):
Fish of the day
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Chicken and dumplings
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Pork shank
Dessert (choose one):
Milkshake
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Slice of pie
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Pastry case treat

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The Parish

Pearl District

Website
(503) 227-2421
231 N.W. 11th Ave.

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The Parish is an uptown New Orleans-style Creole restaurant with locally sourced farm fresh products, including a raw oyster bar. It focuses on Cajun and Creole classics with updated technique, fresh local ingredients, farm-direct oysters and whole-hog cooking.

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First Course (choose one):
First Course (choose one):
Wedge salad with house-made buttermilk ranch and soft egg

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Grilled local asparagus with Pecorino cheese and lemon oil

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House choice of three raw oysters on the half shell
Second Course (choose one):
Creole duck gumbo – spicy and rich dark roux with smoked duck breast (Add a confit leg for an additional $5.)

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Roasted halibut with Cajun white beans, smoked ham hock and crispy okra

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Hoppin' John – seasoned black-eyed peas with white cheddar, tomato, red onion and chives served over rice
Dessert (choose one):
Local strawberry red velvet cake layered with brown-butter frosting

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Pecan pie – flaky house-made crust filled with pecan halves and a dark brown sugar filling

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The Station

NE Portland

Website
503.284.4491
2703 N.E. Alberta St.

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The Station is a neighborhood pub focused on great food and drink in a casual, comfortable environment. The restaurant is housed in a 1931 building originally home to the Northwestern Electric Company and now listed on the history registry.

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First Course
Greens salad – kale, spinach, Swiss chard with quinoa, Oregon hazelnuts and citrus vinaigrette
Second Course
Wild Alaskan halibut – charred fruit medley, cilantro and whole-grain salad
Dessert
Whiskey flan – whiskey-spiked baked vanilla custard

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Thirst Bistro

Downtown

Website
503.295.2747
0315 S.W. Montgomery St.

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Thirst Bistro offers premiere riverfront dining that highlights Pacific Northwest ingredients paired with local wines, craft brews and spirits. On summer evenings, the waterfront patio dining with views of the river, bridges and city can’t be beat.

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First Course (choose one):
Baked brie – with green apples and port reduction

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Hot crab dip –with rustic baguette

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Seasonal house salad
Second Course (choose one):
Bistro steak – caramelized onion smashed potatoes and grilled asparagus

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Grilled sockeye salmon – wild rice pilaf and summer vegetable medley

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Vegetarian dish of the day
Dessert (choose one):
Grand Marnier crème brûlée

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Dark chocolate bread pudding with caramel and vanilla ice cream

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Seasonal dessert

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Touché

NW Portland

Website
503.221.1150
1425 N.W. Glisan St.

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Touché offers Mediterranean cuisine in the comfort and warmth of a historic two-story firehouse in Portland’s Pearl District. The space is set off by a beautiful spiral staircase leading to the upstairs billiards bar. The menu features many different pastas, pizzas, calzones, entrees and more.

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First Course (choose one):
Beet salad – red and golden beets with arugula and goat cheese in a Champagne vinaigrette

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Spinach salad – baby spinach, hazelnuts, pork belly and hard-boiled egg, in a port wine balsamic reduction

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Stuffed mushrooms – fresh mushroom caps stuffed with a blend of sautéed vegetables, garlic and white wine, baked with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese
Second Course (choose one):
Pasta Sherwood – olive oil, garlic, squash, zucchini, mushroom, artichoke hearts, olives, onion, tomato, tossed with fresh fettuccine and Parmesan

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Pork chops – grilled pork chops with pomegranate gastrique served with Manchego-potato gratin and sautéed kale with garlic

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Pizza four seasons – plum tomato sauce, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, mushroom, pepperoni and prosciutto
Dessert (choose one):
Tiramisu – sweetened mascarpone layered with espresso-soaked ladyfingers

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Wood oven apple turnover – flakey crust filled with apples, cinnamon and nutmeg served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce

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Trader Vic’s

Pearl District

Website
503.467.2277
1203 N.W. Glisan St.

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With a legendary lineup of exotic handcrafted cocktails, delectable tidbits and imaginative entrees, Trader Vic’s is a tropical refuge in the heart of the Pearl District and Portland’s premiere destination for Polynesian cuisine, tropical cocktails, traditional Pupus and Chinese oven dishes. The unforgettable ambiance features traditional Tikis, palm-thatched ceilings and plenty of island spirit.

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First Course (choose one):
Trader Vic's Oregon Salad – roasted local beets, hazelnuts and goat cheese with blood orange vinaigrette

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Char Siu Pork—kimchee-spiced cucumber salad
Second Course (choose one):
Roasted salmon – scallion-quinoa cake, caramelized shallot-bacon Brussels sprouts, lemon-dill butter

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Eight-ounce Prime top sirloin – white truffle mashed potatoes, shittake mushroom ragout

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Vegetable curry – coconut-lemongrass curry, young summer vegetables, tofu, steamed jasmine rice
Dessert (choose one):
Mango-coconut cheesecake

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Trader Vic's Snowball

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Urban Fondue

NW Portland

Website
503.242.1400
2114 N.W. Glisan St.

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Located in Northwest Portland, Urban Fondue is a unique dining experience. Locally owned, Urban Fondue brings fresh, local ingredients to the table creating mouthwatering fondue entrees and an experience not to be forgotten. Favorite menu items to try include smoked farmhouse cheddar fondue, brie and Gorgonzola fondue, Heath Bar chocolate fondue and peanut-butter-and-chocolate fondue. Open daily for dinner at 5 p.m.

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First Course (choose one house-made fondue):
Smoked local farmhouse cheddar cheese fondue
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Brie and Gorgonzola fondue
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Tomato-basil fondue
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Ruby port fondue
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Tillamook White Cheddar and caraway fondue
Second Course (choose one):
Steak & Lobster*
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East Meets West
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Northwest Chicken
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Chef's Cut
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Lobster & Prawns
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Fin & Shellfish
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Vegetarian

*There is a $2 upcharge per person for steak and lobster entree.
Dessert (choose one):
All house-made dessert fondues served with fresh fruit, cheesecake, cookie dough and pound cake.

Chocolate fondue
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Bittersweet chocolate-hazelnut fondue
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Peanut butter-and-chocolate fondue
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Rocky Road chocolate fondue
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Marionberry cheesecake fondue
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Raspberry swirl fondue
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Bananas Foster fondue
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Tiramisu fondue
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Caramel-Cognac fondue

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Vindalho

SE Portland

Website
503.467.4550
2038 S.E. Clinton St.

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Open and inviting, Vindalho redefines the neighborhood restaurant and bar. The modern interpretations of classic Indian dishes are always freshly prepared with high quality, responsibly produced and locally sourced ingredients. Flavorful, creative food together with friendly, informative service makes Vindalho a perfect choice for dinner in Southeast Portland.

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First Course (choose one):
Mulligatawny soup
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Paneer and vegetables with tamarind cream sauce
Second Course (choose one):
Chicken curry
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Vegetable curry
Dessert
Lime tart

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Wildwood Restaurant

NW Portland

Website
503.248.9663
1221 N.W. 21st Ave.

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Wildwood helped set the standard for farm-to-table and classic Northwest cuisine. Its bar is a beachhead for local distillers as well, offering an impressive list of house cocktails featuring local artisan spirits and innovative takes on classic recipes while highlighting seasonal flavors.

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First Course
Shaved radish and asparagus salad – caramelized garlic, lemon and feta (vegetarian)
Second Course (choose one):
Green curry lamb ribs – crushed potatoes, spring onions and crispy beets (gluten-free)

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Ayers Creek polenta – fried egg, spicy greens and grilled lemon chimichurri (vegetarian, gluten-free)
Dessert
Cardamom-vanilla bean panna cotta – strawberry-rhubarb jam and brown butter tuile

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Wilfs Restaurant

Old Town/Chinatown

Website
503.223.0070
800 N.W. Sixth Ave.

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Located at Union Station, Wilfs serves upfront jazz, house-infused libations and classic old-school fare like tableside Caesar salads, Steak Diane, New York pepper steak and Bananas Foster. This retro piano bar is a family-owned restaurant celebrating 35 years in business.

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First Course
Savory bread pudding – warm, semi-poached truffle bread pudding topped with a sauté of mushrooms, thyme and truffle oil
Second Course
Mixed greens – roasted Romas, house cheese du jour, Oregon candied hazelnuts in Wilfs’ famous Madagascar vanilla bean vinaigrette
Third Course
French-cut Cuban spiced pork loin – grilled, presented with a pineapple-thyme chutney, served with house potato

Note
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free menu available

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Windows Skyroom & Lounge

NE Portland

Website
503.235.2100
1021 N.E. Grand Ave.

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Windows Skyroom Lounge and Rooftop Terrace boasts the finest skyline view of downtown Portland. Located on the sixth floor of the Red Lion Hotel near the Oregon Convention Center, it’s the ideal place to relax and enjoy some of Oregon’s best microbrews and wines. Check out the city lights while dining on nightly specials and Northwest cuisine or stargaze around the fire pit on the flagstone terrace. Windows also has two large-screen TVs and a nightly happy hour until 7 p.m.

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First Course (choose one):
Chilled gazpacho soup – Yucatan-style gazpacho served with grilled naan bread and house-made tortilla chips

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Roasted jalapeño and scallop ceviche – sea scallops marinated in a delicate blend of sweet and hot roasted peppers and served in a glass

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Insalata caprese and basil crostini – a baked crostini topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil, served with fresh fruit, mesclun mix and honey-lime vinaigrette
Second Course (choose one):
Barbecue chicken with roasted corn and basmati rice salad – zesty barbecue chicken accompanied by the unique flavor of basmati rice and the rich nuttiness of roasted corn, highlighted with fresh lemon juice

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Grilled halibut with fresh watercress and fennel salad – halibut marinated in raisin vinaigrette served over fresh watercress and fennel salad

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Sirloin-tomato kebabs with avocado cream sauce – grilled sirloin skewered with fresh tear-drop tomatoes accompanied with rosemary fingerling potatoes

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Garlicky grilled cheese sandwich – on fresh focaccia bread with gazpacho soup

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Not your Ordinary Grilled Cheese – melted Brie, blend of jack and cheddar cheese, roasted garlic, tomatoes and grilled wild mushrooms served on rosemary focaccia bread
Dessert (choose one):
Fresh-faked “Fruits of Forest” pie served with vanilla ice cream

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Tri-Berry deconstructed shortcake

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Fresh-baked apple dumpling

Notes:
Appetizer à la carte: $7.95
Entrée à la carte: $19.95
Desserts à la carte: $4.95

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Xico

SE Portland

Website
503.548.6343
3715 S.E. Division St.

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This upscale casual Mexican eatery takes a fresh and seasonal approach to Mexican fare. Xico is committed to quality and sustainability, offering small plates and entrees that cater to both carnivores and vegetarians. The walk-up lunch window serves rotisserie food to hungry passersby on the go.

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First Course
Reyna Mendoza’s spring salad – Gales Meadow Farm lettuces, sugar snap peas, carrots and Japanese turnips, creamy avocado dressing with lime and cilantro, queso fresco
Second Course
Adobo Grilled shrimp & guacamole – Mexican white shrimp marinated in mild adobo and grilled with avocado, cucumber and pineapple salad and Xico corn tortillas
Dessert
Strawberry tres leches cake – vanilla cake with cinnamon and lemon zest, coconut milk, Oregon strawberries and lime curd

Note:
Choices for each course may change through the month. This menu gives a sense of the range.

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Yakuza Lounge

NE Portland

Website
503.450.0893
5411 N.E. 30th Ave.

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Inspired by the Japanese izakaya concept, Yakuza is a food-lover’s bar serving exceptional food and drinks best shared with good friends. Chef David Gaspar de Alba’s daily food specials are devised around organic, local ingredients, complementing menu favorites like kale salad, Kobe tartare, tempura scallops, hamachi, pork cheek and the legendary Yakuza Burger, Portland Monthly Magazine’s Best Burger in 2009. To wash it all down, the restaurant features a wide selection of sakes, house cocktails, beer and wine.

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First Course
Kale salad – shredded kale, lemon, edamame, toasted sesame
Second Course
Salmon tataki – seared king salmon, cilantro gremolata
Third Course
Ribs – braised pork ribs with signature barbecue sauce

Beverage
Glass of prosecco

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Zeus Café

Downtown

Website
503.384.2500
303 S.W. 12th Ave.

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Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the Crystal Hotel’s first-floor Northwest-style café is an ideal spot to meet up downtown. The Zeus Café features an open kitchen and a menu that uses local, seasonal ingredients. Huge windows will offer plenty of natural light indoors and heated, dog-friendly outdoor seating is available on the sidewalk.

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First Course
Seared sesame-seed Oregon albacore tuna fillet – Napa slaw, nuoc cham, pickled ginger, wasabi miso vinaigrette
Second Course
Charbroiled Idaho trout – Edgefield White Rabbit wine butter sauce, asparagus risotto
Dessert
Key lime pie

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