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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (March 21, 2003)
21 . 2003 eatingout eatingout eatingout eatingout eatingout eatingout ......... . UITR CRFE Using local & organic ingredients by All organic produce Mostly vegetarian/vegan menu Local organic beer, wine, & fresh juices or those with tastes that exceed their pock- ethooks, Portland restaurants can he torture. There are so many fantastic places to have first dates or to nurture a broken heart— if only you didn’t work for that nonprofit or just get laid off. But we queers are resourceful and I’m here to tell you, you can have your cake and eat it for less money. This (all new!) column will explore moderately priced eateries where you can indulge expensive tastes without breaking the hank. This issue: great bars. Every issue: a light meal and drinks for $20 or less. Spacious booths for groups and always quick service Aalto Lounge • 3356 S.E. Belmont S t Serving fresh panini sandwiches V Delicious homemade soups & bold salads + Local hormone-free beef burgers G R E A T S T E A K P R IC E D Y O U S O D O N ’T Specialty and breakfast items too! D IN N E R S T H A T H A V E 4 T O EAT A L O N E We're not a national chain o f expensive steak houses. We're a Portland, Oregon favorite. A n d /o r over 55 years, w e’ve been bringing families together with great meals at prices so reasonable you’ll never eat alone. Unless, o f course, you want some peace and quiet. I old codntht kitchen 105th Sc S .E . S ta rk 503-252-4171 Sc B e a v e rto n H illsd ale H w y a t G riffith D r 503-644-1492 <• 3024 NE Alberta + 503-335-8233 Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8-5 Lunch: M-F 10-5 Supper: Sun-Wed 5-10 Thu-Sat 5-11 ft ' - v % '' % • ,v>v', ¡lip t %Wk 1 Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches, and Oregon Microbrews sold here F et in the heart of hipsterville, the Aalto is a retro lounge serving all-around comfort with a few rough edges. Grilled paninis are the specialty, complemented by cheese and antipasto plates, salads and a full bar. The A alto mixes up specialty cocktails, although they aren’t freshly squeezed. Recently the spe cial was the Soviet, a delightfully light drink with vodka, vermouth, Cointreau and a maraschino cherry. It was served in a torpedo- style glass, fitting perfectly with the French lounge music by Serge Gainsbourg playing in the background. I washed down my melted Brie and spinach panini with a good glass of champagne and sat hack to enjoy the local art on the walls, including beautiful paintings of gender-benders. S + Yummy kids menu! SaqU rt* C atherine S ameh I Fre« Delivery (60tlrRivcr, Gliun-Woodstock) Blue Hour • 250 N.W. 13th Ave. li " 5 0 3 2 8 8 -4 1 6 9 2716 N E M LK 7am-2pm Mon-Fri, 8am-3pm Sat-Sun fill llfp f , Diles * months for $ 1 4 9 .00 I Lucy’s Table • 706 N.Mf. 21st Ave. Carrfs, delis, diners, cafes and coffee shops. emember when Lucy’s Table opened? Remember when you read the incredible reviews and dreamed of going there? Well now you can, because every Monday through Friday Lucy’s offers a cheap bar menu from 5 to 6:30 p.m. And I mean cheap. Every plate is $3, as is every well drink and glass of wine. For $ 17 each, including tip, my friends and I enjoyed a mouth-watering ravioli with goat cheese, brown butter sauce and pancetta; steamed mussels with champagne, shallots and cream; baby back ribs glazed with pomegranate; sauteed green beans with truffle oil and pine nuts; roasted beet salad; and two glasses of wine each. J H R Try an advertisement in our Lite Bites section! Call Erin, Markie or Larry at 503.236.I2S3. Affordable advertising for the small-business owner. See Lite Bites on page 45! f you thought Blue Hour, set in the trendy Pearl District, was forever out of your price range, think again. This swanky restaurant features an equally swanky bar that offers amaz ing food at reasonable prices. The hamburger, for instance, is served with gorgonzola (are the French to thank for this trend?), arugula and pancetta on a freshly baked bun. Served with homemade, slightly spicy fries, it’s a superb meal for $9. T he Caesar salad is another favorite on the bar menu, as is the fondue. Try a Northwest wine, a French beer or a fresh- squeezed cocktail to complement your meal. Even those with modest budgets can enjoy this ultra-urban paradise’s outstanding food. Just stay in the bar. 1 t i l l Jll>•I 1 r i c i n i » p' c f M i n . i U e n p.it*c i 0 >>r i i ' i t i n t e r m m i p ,n ;c i 1 \ o i t r e u n t re t Í 0 \ m r J . i J ! u n ii
