Veteran chef Pascal Chureau is no stranger to managing restaurants, having helmed two upscale ventures in Portland earlier. With Allium in West Linn, he brings his expertise to a more local and intimate concept. Amply assisted by chef Ian Ragsdale and Pastry Chef Kim Wilson, the restaurant aims to create a delightfully local dining experience that takes inspiration from the bistros in France. Locally sourced ingredients take varied cooking and flavor inspirations to comprise the seasonally changing menu at Allium. The wine list is one of the best in the region with ample choices in local as well as global spirits. In keeping with the restaurant's neighborhood focus, food related events involving the community are a regular affair. Private events are a possibility and the restaurant also offers catering.
Promising a flavorful journey with the name itself, Five Spice is the place to be if you're craving for seafood in Lake Oswego. Standing close to the Lakewood Bay, the restaurant's picturesque location affords excellent views of the waterside. Chef Paul Mitchell brings his expertise to the fore with a delightful menu of seafood specialties ranging from small plate favorites like crab cakes to main course delights like pan seared scallops. Apart from seafood, there's also a selection in chicken, beef and lamb. The restaurant's wine list has garnered acclaim with sommelier Tim Mattera doing a splendid job with the huge selection of close to 200 bottles with up to 35 available by glass. Sit out at the restaurant's outdoor deck to enjoy brilliant views of the periphery.
Salem, known for its long line of occult related history, also has some of the finest restaurants to offer, one of them being DaVinci Ristorante & Wine Bar. Serving authentic Italian food, the restaurant takes pride in their extensive wine list that has something for everyone. Try out the delicious Lobster Ravioli, which is a hot favorite, or if you like walnuts in your food, then the Grimaud Farm Duck will be a treat! Food and drinks aside, the ambiance is well, magical to say the least. Its interiors reflect what Salem is famous for, high ceilings, old hardwood flooring, brick exposed walls, chandeliers and other intriguing knick knacks and paintings adorning the walls. Overall, DaVinci's is a delight for all your senses.
Milwaukie's Arrivederci serves as a lively jazz venue and wine bar in the heart of the city. A laid-back, inviting atmosphere greets jazz and wine lovers at this neighborhood bar, where some of the region's most popular jazz musicians entertain audiences. With an exciting line-up Wednesdays to Saturdays and an elaborate menu featuring bar favorites and specialty drinks, Arrivederci attracts bar hoppers from far-off corners of the city. In the past, it has played address to Portland's native jazz ensemble The Bylines.