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By Michelle Abendschan, on July 18th, 2014%
The American Local
3003 SE Division Street
Portland, Oregon 97214
Oh my god, I know! Two posts in one week is absolutely crazy-times. But sometimes, I take photos that turn out amazing and/or the meal was incredibly good and I can’t wait to get a post up! That is what this is.
Last Saturday we had planned to go out to dinner and our criteria was this:
1. where can we walk to quickly?
2. where is there air conditioning?
Winner? The American Local!
This was our first visit (Palino had actually been a favorite of both jwa and I for breakfasts and gelato) so we were a little sad when it closed last fall. And although we were both curious when The American Local opened in Pallino’s place, we just had never gotten around to trying it until the weather was super hot and we were super hungry – neither was an issue here.
The meal began with a couple of cocktails and we tried a number of sharable plates (what they recommend). Everything was amazing and arrived at the table plated gorgeously (I am a sucker for a pretty plate). If anything, I’d say we could maybe have skipped . . . → Read More: Dinner at The American Local
By Michelle Abendschan, on June 23rd, 2014%
Last Thursday evening, I was invited to a California Avocado Dinner hosted by the California Avocado Commission at Mother’s Bistro & Bar (212 SW Stark Street, Portland, Oregon 97204). Relatively-speaking, I am a bit of a new fan of avocados, having really just started liking them about 10 years ago.
Gateway avocado delivery system: guacamole, of course. But jwa is an avid lover of avocados from way back, so I brought him to the dinner with me!
After some avocado daiquiris, socializing, and delicious hors d’oeuvres, Chef Lisa Schroeder gave a demo for an Avocado, Pink Grapefruit, and Dungeness Crab Salad (See recipe below). We also got an amazing swag bag filled with all sorts of goodies to take home, including avocados and a signed copy of the Mother’s Best cookbook at the end of the evening! Such a great time.
Thank you again California Avocado Commission and Mother’s Bistro & Bar!
California Avocado Dinner, June 19, 2014
Lucy Brennan’s Avocado Daiquiri
Avocado, Pink Grapefruit, a Dungeness Crab Cocktail
Guacamole-filled Cherry Tomatoes
Butter Lettuce, Avocado, & Green Onion Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Grilled Chicken Breast with Sauteed Onions, and Peppers, Topped with Avocado, and Salsa, served with Macaroni . . . → Read More: June is California Avocado Month!
By Michelle Abendschan, on May 27th, 2014%
Roost
1403 SE Belmont, Portland, OR 97214
971-544-7136
I’m a little embarrassed that it took me this long to get this post up. Late spring/early summer is usually a weird time for me and cooking — it’s not a total onslaught of summer fruits and vegetables yet and it’s not chilly roasting weather. So, I usually take a mini hiatus. Which is what happened here.
But earlier in the month, we ate out on the designated Restaurant for Raphael House fundraising event night (May 7). There were a number of restaurants participating, including a few we had never tried before. Like Roost!
We’ve driven by this restaurant many times, but just never managed to remember about it when we were trying to think of a neighborhood place. That is going to change. I really enjoyed the meal here, plus I am a sucker for a grilled romaine salad.
I’m pretty sure they rotate their menu frequently, but the fried green tomatoes seem to be a constant. You should get some of those.
Fried green tomatoes, grilled romaine salad, hangar steak, duck legs, coconut-dusted ice cream — the best and most delicious way to raise money for a . . . → Read More: Restaurants for Raphael House: Roost
By Michelle Abendschan, on May 6th, 2014%
Genoa Restaurant
2832 Southeast Belmont St
Portland, OR 97214
OpenTable reservations — although, you may be out of luck at this point.
Well, in going through my archive, I’ve discovered that this is the 2nd time we’ve gone to Genoa for a wedding anniversary! Also, that I really like my new camera.
We were on vacation the week that it was announced that Genoa would be closing (Sunday, May 11th), and although I had just made reservations for an anniversary dinner at Laurelhurst Market, I swapped that out for a table at Genoa.
And although we’ve only gone to dinner there two or so times a year, we’ve loved all of our experiences at Genoa. From right after the re-open, until our last meal on Sunday. I hope it is truly an “extended hiatus” and that Genoa returns at some point. And also, that the staff there winds up doing cool things other places — honestly, one of the best parts of a meal at Genoa is learning about the wines and the fun banter with everyone. Of course, the food is pretty amazing too.
Accanto will be staying open but if you want to get to Genoa, you only . . . → Read More: I still can’t believe Genoa is closing…
By Michelle Abendschan, on April 13th, 2014%
Project Grace
Friday nights at Trinket
2035 SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd.
Portland, OR 97214
503-805-1342 for reservations (or OpenTable)
Apparently, the last pop-up at Trinket is 4/18/2014 and the menu region is Sicily. Menu details are on Project Grace’s facebook page.
Late last month we went to Project Grace for dinner. This is a pop-up that happens every Friday night at Trinket — they also do an additional Italian-American-inspired meal Tuesday evenings at Hokusei (SE 42nd and Belmont). Obviously, one of the huge appeals for Trinket (or Project Grace) for us is that it is walkable and we are lazy diners. That said, I would totally drive across town for more of the Cacciatore-esque roasted game hen.
Every Friday is a five course meal (for about $40) that focuses on a different region of Italy. On our night, it was Campania. This meant seafood, chilies, rich tomato sauces, and saffron. The meal is served family style and if you are lucky, you will get to enjoy an 80′s soundtrack with your dinner.
We started with cocktails and freshly grilled bread with a honey-lavender butter. The plates came out well-paced and each time something got laid down on . . . → Read More: Project Grace Pop-up: Campania Dinner
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