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When New York high-end kitchen vet Gregory Gourdet took over the Nines hotel’s astro-sleek 15th-floor restaurant in 2010, it was better known for its bridge-and-tunnel singles scene than for its eats. Since then, the gregarious, telegenic chef has turned the dining room into a lively hub for creative, ambitious pan-Asian cuisine, a spot where Oregon’s produce, meats, and seafood are Read more...
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NW neighborhood eatery and pub, Nob Hill Bar & Grill is not only a fabulous burger joint, it’s also a safe-haven away from all the yuppies who regularly frequent this area. This joint is a down-home, unpretentious and relaxed place to scarf down some hearty filling goodness that will warm your soul. Nob Hill serves up the kind of food Read more...
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In my experience, the key to common-sense morning tippling (the kind that allows you to successfully negotiate your exit without knocking that platter of waffles off the table nearest the door) lies in pairing your potable with sufficient carbohydrates, such as those plated at the Cricket Café. True, a mimosa or bloody mary is standard breakfast-joint fare, but the ever-bustling Read more...
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The successor to Sweetwater Jam House, Salvador Molly’s, and Calypso at its SE 34th and Morrison location, the Hobnob Grille has abandoned the tropical themes of before in favor of American comfort food and roomy booths. Happy hour here is great, with $2 seasoned fries and $4 flatbread pizza and calamari. The only possible problem is that happy hour is Read more...
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Named for the famed explorer, and housed on the site of the 1905 World’s Fair, Meriwether’s brings a distinctly Pacific Northwest farm-to-table experience with seasonal produce procured from their own Skyline Farm. Even the bar is stocked locally with regional craft beers and artisan spirits. Stone paths and fireplaces, a sunken patio, gazebo with firepit, and a garden ever in Read more...
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For 22 years, he was the Pasta Guy at the legendary Genoa (read: the course everyone waited for during seder-length dinners). Now Jerry Huisinga is handmaking noodles and performing quiet, old-school Italian magic at this casually modern satellite of Caffe Mingo next door. This is a good spot for wine drinking and power snacking. Get a spread of starters for Read more...
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Understated is clearly a virtue at this neighborhood favorite, where comfort, flavor, and a great feel for wine are the cornerstones. Dimly lit, with dark wood tones and a baby-blue bar, this is a wine bar at heart, offering more than 80 well-priced, well-chosen bottles from around the world, but the food choices (and the cocktails) are not to be 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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The Urban Farmer is an upscale steakhouse found on the eighth floor of the swanky Nines Hotel downtown. It’s situated in an enormous atrium setting off the lobby, with four soaring stories of balconies ending in a glass ceiling. As befits an eatery dedicated to the joys of red meat, the cocktail options are of a similarly robust nature. We Read more...
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This classy stand-alone bar and grill manages to provide a solid argument for Beaverton gals to slap on Manolos instead of those tired Dansko clogs and go a-drinkin’ right in their own backyard (not that they’d feel out of place wearing the latter here). The soft lighting, dark wood accents, sparkling copper-top bar and lively conversations here justify the effort Read more...