The aroma strikes the minute you enter this authentic, intimate Italian-style restaurant. The varied menu includes such delights as goat cheese-infused risotto and the pan seared salmon flavored with basil oil. Enjoy a crisp, refreshing bottle of local wine along with your Italian classics. Round out your scrumptious meal with a classic Italian dessert, Tiramisu being a popular choice. Come as you are and you will feel at ease with the elegant Italian decor, reasonable prices and friendly atmosphere.
This trendy cigar and wine shop specializes in reasonably-priced cigars and pipes. A variety of pipe tobacco is also available, many of the blends being mixed at the shop itself. The venue also has one of the biggest cigar lounges in the city where you can simply sit and take in the exquisite aroma of boutique cigars, indulge in a game of cards with your fellow smokers or play a game on the Playstation 3.
Deeply influenced by the Asian cuisine, Departure offers some of the finest Asian fusion delicacies from its kitchen. The ingredients are fresh and locally sourced, while the food, including the vegan dishes, are hand-made right from Sashimi, Dim Sum to Kushiyaki and desserts. If you are spoiled for choice, go for the chef's recommended specialties like Crispy Pork Belly, Sweet Shrimp Spring Rolls or Mahogany Noodles. For a romantic dinner, you can book a table on its balcony, which is set against the backdrop of splendid views of the downtown Portland area.
True to its name, this cocktail bar manages to slip a little bit of rum into pretty much every concoction, and the result is quite fantastic. The Rum Club exudes a warm, cozy vibe, and the dark interior is just perfect for relaxing with an expertly crafted cocktail in hand. The Rum Club Daiquiri, Rum Club Old Fashioned and The Fino Countdown are just three of the many excellent rum cocktails. If you want a cocktail sans rum, you could opt for the many beer, wine and cider varieties available here as well.
La Moule is an upscale brasserie that serves Belgian and French fare in chic, arty settings. Routinely featured on top bars to visit in the city since its opening in 2015, this hotspot is the place to go for a Belgian beer with seafood experience. The highlight here is the mussels, which chef Aaron Barnett prepares with a blend of tradition and contemporary flair. Cocktail aficionados won't be disappointed either; the handcrafted menu highlights such concoctions as Cue the Mule, a peppy drink made with ginger ale and Green Mark vodka, and Black Lodge made with Wild Turkey rye, Roi Rene Rouge, and orange bitters.