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Saturday Night Dinner: Tapalaya

By mlb, on November 9th, 2010%

Tapalaya pdx

Tapalaya
28 NE 28th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232

Not too long ago, we caught another showing of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World at Laurelhurst Theater. The original plan was to hit Tabla afterward for dinner but, sadly they had no table for us. That’s how we ended up at Tapalaya and had a very nice meal! Please enjoy the following pictures as much as we enjoyed the dinner. I don’t normally crave Louisiana/Southern food but I was delighted by the Fried Chicken, Fritters and Po’ Boy small plates. Oh and the flaming crème brûlée was pretty awesome too!

The idea being small plates, we a few things to share and then each had a po’ boy (well, jwa had two). That was a good strategy and the bill was very reasonable for all the food and drinks we ordered.

While we were one of the few tables when we got there around . . . → Read More: Saturday Night Dinner: Tapalaya

5 comments   Comfort Food, NE Portland, Restaurants

Bring on the Meat: Laurelhurst Market

By mlb, on September 24th, 2010%

Laurelhurst Market
Thundering Hooves Grass-Fed Flat Iron — Madre Terra Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fleur de Sel, Sauteed Chard.

Laurelhurst Market
3155 E. Burnside
Portland OR 97214

So, finally, FINALLY! We went to Laurelhurst Market a couple of weeks ago. Oh, it was so good! I loved everything I ate except for two things: the fries (not crisp enough for me) and the shortbread on the dessert was nothing special. But every other single thing was delicious. I am in love with the polenta. And my steak was wonderful and the olive oil ice cream was mmmm!!!

I can’t contain myself any longer…let’s go straight to the pictures!


Laurelhurst Market
Obligatory menu shot

Laurelhurst Market
The start to a great meal: the Gin & Tonic

Laurelhurst Market
House Charcuterie Plate — Daily Selection with Crostini, Mustard, Pickles. I remember mortadella, and venison pate but there were other things too.

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5 comments   Portland, Red Meat...Grrrr!, Restaurants

Tuesday Night Dinners

By mlb, on August 31st, 2010%

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Caesar Salad at Cafe Castagna.

We have started a tradition of going out to dinner on Tuesday nights. Originally, we were thinking maybe every other Tuesday, but this month went to three places — of course, I am certainly not complaining. We tried two new places: Bar Avignon and Nostrana and revisited an old-standby: Cafe Castagna. This post is mostly pictures, enjoy!

Bar Avignon
2138 SE Division Street
Portland, OR 97202

I liked the food a lot. Also, it was a very cozy space. But, jwa and I were both a little surprised with the vibe. Not really uninviting but not that inviting either. It was weird, the whole time we were there I don’t think I saw any of the staff smile at all. I’m perfectly willing to assume it was just a strange night or something and go back again, though. I really want to love this place. . . . → Read More: Tuesday Night Dinners

10 comments   Portland, Restaurants, SE Portland

Genoa Restaurant, Portland

By mlb, on May 7th, 2010%

Genoa Restaurant Portland

Genoa Restaurant
2832 Southeast Belmont St
Portland, OR 97214-4024

Okay, enough about California, let’s talk about a Portland restaurant! Recently, jwa & I went to Genoa to celebrate our 2nd wedding anniversary. We hadn’t been to the new one yet and were both very excited to give it a try. Wow, what a great meal. There’s still a few days left with this menu, I’d recommend trying to check it out. We’ve decided to not wait for another big celebratory event. Maybe Flag Day?

“The Ancient Island of Sardegna” April 28th through May 15th

For the sake of simplicity, I’ll just highlight the choices we had but the full menu is here.

Also, as the evening progresses, the images get a bit darker.

Genoa Restaurant Portland

Genoa Restaurant Portland
It’s a nice, airy dining room with maybe a dozen tables.

Genoa Restaurant Portland
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Leave a comment   Italian, Restaurants, SE Portland

Dinner in Yountville (Napa Valley)

By mlb, on May 3rd, 2010%

Ad Hoc

Hey! We were on vacation last week in California. And, no, no, we didn’t go to The French Laundry (although, I am starting a campaign to do so on our 5th wedding anniversary) but we did go to Ad Hoc, one of Thomas Keller‘s other restaurants. Mmm!

Menu from April 29, 2010:

* TFL Garden Carrot & Butter Lettuce Salad – sugar snap peas, blonde frisee, crisp chickpeas, white cabbage, chive oil, diced jicama, ginger dressing

* Angus Beef New York Strip Steak – grilled scallions, fingerling potatoes, cilantro, fried hen egg, fresno chilies, sauteed baby rainbow chard

* Fresh Leaf-Wrapped Goat Cheese with assorted pickles and olives, maldon flatbread

* Banana Spring Rolls – valhrona chocolate sauce, coconut ice cream

Yeah, it was quite good. See the pictures below. Plus a few assorted images from wandering around Yountville, CA.

Ad Hoc
The menu and wine list comes in a folder. . . . → Read More: Dinner in Yountville (Napa Valley)

3 comments   California, Restaurants
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