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The 130-year-old Ladd Carriage House has a new life as a refurbished, multimillion-dollar project in downtown’s food scene. The kitchen mixes Portland’s familiar house-made pork terrines and wood-oven heat with Yorkshire puddings and crumpets befitting of an English carriage house. Chef David Padberg goes his own way with rabbit, putting it atop biscuits and in a garlicky Caesar—you don’t want Read more...
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Head upstairs for a few games of pool on one of six full-sized billiard tables or settle in downstairs for a late-night dinner. Touché serves up Mediterranean-influenced Italian cuisine with pasta dishes like lamb papadelle, entrees such as grilled lamb served with walnut hot sauce, and an assortment of pizzas. Try the pan-fried calamari appetizer, flavored with capers, chili flakes, Read more...
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A spendy upscale establishment that distinguishes itself from the others by also providing a lounge-style bar. Read more...
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A neighborhood watering hole since 1947. Sweet breakfast and Happy Hour deals all week long and live blues music every night. Poker two nights a week—don’t blow your chips! Read more...
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Tucked away in the basement of the Rialto Pool Room, this remodeled old betting parlor has made its presence known as the swankiest ’80s lounge. With a mid-size dance floor, on-site DJ, and comfy couches — the atmosphere demands relaxation. Lit only with a string of Christmas lights and colored light bulbs, slip away in this downstairs drinking hole. Jack Read more...