Offering a range of delightful dishes from Italy, Ava Gene's menu focuses on using the finest locally grown ingredients for its meals. It offers a special list of amari and grappa at its bar, in addition to a slew of Italian wines. Diners love the freshly made pastas, charcuterie and steaks served here, among several other authentic Northern Italian dishes that are part of its menu. The ambiance is casual and laid-back, and the beautiful lighting is a stand out feature of this eatery. With the help of local farmers and suppliers, Ava Gene's creates a menu with tasty Italian dishes and an equally impressive menu of wines and liquor.
Taking the concept of vegan food and dining to the next level, the award-winning Blossoming Lotus has made such an impact on Portland's dining scene, that making this lifestyle shift for Portlanders has become a much easier and even an enticing affair. The nationally acclaimed restaurant firmly believes in the virtues of healthy cooking and offers an all-organic menu of world fusion specialties. The menu spans global specialties and has influences from every region from Europe to Asia. There's also a selection of raw food preparations. Dietary requirements are exceptionally well catered to. The restaurant offers a well-stocked bar with organic beers, wines as well as a selection of cocktails. Food has received critical acclaim and has changed many perceptions about vegan cuisine. The restaurant has also released a series of books on vegan cooking and lifestyle that have become an instant hit. Food is available to go and the catering service is perennially popular.
Seafood restaurants in general have been criticized for disturbing the delicate balance of marine life, but Bamboo Sushi aims to change that. The restaurant adopts sustainable practices in everything it does right from ethical sourcing of seafood and meats to its energy utilization and recycling. The menu has a fine selection of sushi, ranging from nigiri and sashimi to their signature sushi rolls. Apart from sushi, there's an excellent choice of seafood specialties with delights like seafood charcuterie and geoduck saute. The limited meat selection is also a good bet if you're not a fan of fish. The bar has a great selection wines, beers and cocktails for all tastes. The specialty however, is the selection of sake and shochu; one of the most diverse in the city. Interiors are warmly decorated and the atmosphere inside is suited to casual lunches and formal dinners alike.
Painted in vibrant blue and red, the wooden clapboard structure on Southeast 12th Avenue, is where the flavors of Latin American cuisine come alive. The menu, designed by chef proprietor, Michael Kennett, features typical street food one would find in Venezuela. The highlight of the menu is the arepas - Venezuelan-style flat breads made with corn. Of the vast variety of arepas on offer, the Smokey Pollo and El Diablo are popular favorites. The mojito or a cocktail with Agua Fresca, will perfectly augment the food.
Inspired by the vibrant and varied street food of Thailand, Khao San offers diners an authentic taste of culinary traditions often overlooked by other Thai restaurants. A commitment to authenticity permeates every aspect of the eatery, right from the use of seasonal Asian vegetables in the preparation of various dishes, to the custom-made tuk tuk booth that forms the centerpiece of the dining room. The restaurant is as vibrant and lively, although not nearly as chaotic, as Bankok's street markets, and the food is simply divine. Fresh, fragrant and packed with the authentic flavors of Thailand, a meal at Khao San will transport you across the miles to Thailand and back. All of the food is served family-style, as small plates to allow diners to sample multiple dishes from the menu instead of being limited to just one. With specialty cocktails and delightful desserts to boot, Khao San offers an unparalleled dining experience that will have you coming back for more.
The Oregon Public House has brought a change to the drinking scene in Portland. Founded by a team of benevolent people, this family-friendly pub does not aim at earning profits; whatever income they make, is donated to charitable organizations. Even the employees here, are just volunteers, who are not paid for serving you. A rotating selection of delicious beers on tap, perfectly accompany the menu of sandwiches, burgers and more, and are moderately priced. While professional bartenders may not mix your drinks, be assured that the community is benefiting by your purchase here.
After much research and travel to Israel and other Middle Eastern countries, Chefs John Gorham and Kasey Mills have come up with a Mediterranean menu with an innovative twist at Mediterranean Exploration Company. Try out delicious and authentic dishes like char-grilled kebabs, whole-grilled fish in lemon sauce, fresh baked pita bread and braised lamb. Zippy cocktails and an extensive variety of wines are available to go along with the meal.
Ur Mediterranean Restaurant is a fine restaurant that serves delectable Mediterranean and Middle Eastern delights. The serving portions are of good size and the dishes are reasonably priced. The diner is a cozy space with small space for dining but what they lack for in space, they make up in terms of flavor and quantity. You could opt for take-outs if the place gets full which normally happens in the evenings. The staff here are very friendly and accommodating. You shall find variants of meat and vegetables here, which also come in gluten-free and vegan options.
Mr. Bento is an fast food restaurant that creates Asian versions of the classical American burger. They have a long list of burgers that are all infused with the Asian twist to enhance the flavors. The restaurant is not large in size, hence the patio serves more people to dine in. Though the prices may seem a little more as compared to other restaurants of the same order, the quantity is much more than their competition, making it worthwhile to share as well. They have vegetarian variants of burgers as well.
Welcoming guests with plates of piping hot delicacies, their aromas wafting in the breeze, Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine in Portland has been regaling guests with its nod to traditional and classic variations of authentic Thai food. Yet another gem under the belt of the talented Kasem Saengsawang, who owns two other similar establishments at different locations, the restaurant has been garnering rave reviews for its scrumptious Thai delights cooked to perfection. The interior is colorful, quirky and elegantly furnished, presenting walls adorned in funky and creative art which instantly snags attention. Offering a menu decked with an assortment of culinary treats, Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine aims to make guests feel comfortable as they are served by friendly and efficient staff. Sample delicious treats like chicken wings, crispy calamari, crab fried rice, BBQ Kai Yang, slow cooked beef curry, Tom Yum noodle soup, Thai fried rice, Pad Thai, spicy shrimp curry, and other equally delightful dishes. You can also pick from an assortment of ingeniously crafted cocktails or choose from a selection of wine to go with your meals.
Popular for its sushi bar, Bamboo Sushi at Lake Oswego is one of the franchise of chain restaurants, by the same name. In the trendy neighborhi bar has chic interiors and eclectic blend of traditional décor against the modern furnishing. Here they serve, an array of dishes from the Japanese cuisines, from yakumis, tempuras and their famous sushi dishes, they have it all. Traditional Japanese beverages like Japanese whiskey and sake (rice fermented drink) are also available and team perfectly well with the food, giving you an authentic taste of Japanese cuisine. Apart from their delicacies, the restaurant has been creating buzz high standards of environmental preservation and supporting sustainable fishing solutions. This is one restaurant paving way to preserve marine life and making a mark in good environmental practices.
Taking the concept of vegan food and dining to the next level, the award-winning Blossoming Lotus has made such an impact on Portland's dining scene, that making this lifestyle shift for Portlanders has become a much easier and even an enticing affair. The nationally acclaimed restaurant firmly believes in the virtues of healthy cooking and offers an all-organic menu of world fusion specialties. The menu spans global specialties and has influences from every region from Europe to Asia. There's also a selection of raw food preparations. Dietary requirements are exceptionally well catered to. The restaurant offers a well-stocked bar with organic beers, wines as well as a selection of cocktails. Food has received critical acclaim and has changed many perceptions about vegan cuisine. The restaurant has also released a series of books on vegan cooking and lifestyle that have become an instant hit. Food is available to go and the catering service is perennially popular.