Two waterfalls, a sea of orchids and wood carvings accessorize the open dining room. The private tatami rooms, with secrecy screens and low-set tables, draw groups of chic Pearl scenesters and weekend casuals. The menu covers traditional Japanese fare: airy tempura arranged in a gravity-defying pyramid, bento boxes with mackerel, tonkatsu and teriyaki and steaming [...]

St. Honoré Boulangerie is a neighborhood bakery and café located in Northwest Portland, and, our newest location, in Lake Oswego.
At each of our bakeries, we feature handcrafted French breads and pastries, as well as sandwiches, salads, soups and quiche. The bakery’s décor and menu reflects owner Dominique Geulin’s French roots and his passion for using [...]

Nestled in a historic building along the peaceful green swath of the North Park Blocks, Park Kitchen brings people together in a setting that melds the core of the kitchen with a sophisticated urban dining experience.

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Paley’s Place offers Pacific Northwest regional cuisine, served in the warm and inviting setting of a Victorian home. Chef and owner, Vitaly Paley, creates seasonal menus from the bounty of the Northwest - fresh organic ingredients supplied by local farmers, growers and purveyors - with Southern French and Northern Italian influences. While the wine list [...]

Noble Rot, the wine bar, opened in May 2002. It has gained local and national attention including the NYTimes, the Wine Spectator & Gourmet. The Willamette Week named Noble Rot “Restaurant of the Year” in 2003.

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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 unpolished 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 product. Expect the exceptional.

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Carafe, opened in August 2003, is an inspired new restaurant from the husband and wife team of Pascal Sauton and Julie Hunter.  Pascal, a Parisian native, comments:  “Portland is such a warm and inviting community, that we felt compelled to settle here and launch our dream.”  Pascal was most recently the Executive Chef of Lucere [...]

Kitschy and cute, Pix Patisserie’s original establishment is known for its bright yellow walls, comfy shoulder-to-shoulder seating, and oh-so smart waiting staff. Enjoy one of over 30 beers, a tasty dessert wine or Batdorf & Bronson coffee. This shop also plays host to many of Pix’s special events such as Dessert Dim Sum, Three Ring [...]

Peruvian cuisine and culture
Andina
1314 NW Glisan Street
503-228-9535
Lunch Monday - Saturday, dinner daily, happy hour 4-6 p.m. daily

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Fine New Orleans dining in Portland, Oregon.
Folks from as far away as San Francisco fly up to Portland to experience the tastes cooked up in this intimate bistro in the near North East Portland’s Sabin/Irvington Community.

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