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Warm, Rustic & Romantic
Neighborhood Dining
7742 SE 13th Avenue
Reservations 503 • 232 - 6151
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Très, muy romàntica!
’ve discovered rhe perfect cuisine for the hi-,
tri- and omni-sexual among us: the “Mediter
ranean-inspired” menu. It’s one part Sapphic,
one part Roman-warrior-esque, with a flourish
of French zest, all in one bite! Adherents to
the, ahem, singular note should enjoy it, too.
You don’t have to feel guilty for crossing over to
the other side when all the categories are
swirled into one unbridled and exquisite meal.
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11:30-2:00
Tues. - Sat.
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DINNER
5:00-9:00
Tues. - Sat.
CLOSED
Sun. & Mon
Morning Coffee 7am
Lunch 11am - 1:30pm
Monday - Friday
FULL BAR
Open 7 days 5pm
213 SE 12th
503-230-2381
E xperience T h e Flavors o f N ew M exico
1634 S.E. Bybee Blvd. • (503) 235-91 14
For savory Latin fare with a French twist, try:
Zinc Bistrot • 500 N.W. 21st Awe.
recommend Zinc’s nightly “Soirée (Cocktail
Hour," from 5:30 to 7, when all bar selec
tions are half-price. The décor is swanky
theater hall: blue walls, red lighting, black
tables and chairs. Unlike other “light bite”
options in town, Zinc’s bar plates are hearty
and created with the same care as the dinner
menu. Try the “Asparagus and Fresh Taragon
Risotto," the “Butter Lettuce and Citrus Salad”
with Oregon hazelnuts, the “Q m e of Pommes
Frites” and the mouthwatering gnjyere cheese
.fondue.
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Breakfast D a ily Starting Soon!
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Using local & organic ingredients
All organic produce
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Food like mother -¿seri to make »hen she had time
Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches,
and Oregon Microbrews
sold here
Free Delivery (6 0 th -R iv e r, Glisan-Woodstock)
Local hormone-free beef burgers
In thr heart of do»nto*n Portland
Specialty and breakfast items too!
"Restaurant of Year" 2000 - PTa-nt::- W, i
Local organic beer, wine,
& fresh juices
Spacious booths for groups
and always quick service
\m frica'» Top Restaurant B a tta m i' -
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3701 SE Hawthorne
503 - 231-0901
his may well he the hottest hot spot in
Southeast Portland. Just opened in July,
Lauro takes its cue mainly from Portugal,
with hints of Spain, Morixrco, Greece and Italy.
The stnip special 1 sampled was operatic— white
bean and pasta with fresh herbs and shaved
pecorino on top. Your appetizer list should
include the crispy calamari with Portuguese piri
piri sauce. Though not cheap, entrees like a
Moroccan chicken tangine or pork wirh clams,
roasted potatoes and red peppers or linguine
with mussels are all worth the indulgence.
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"Best Comfort Food" St “Best Lunch Spot" - Chi-eavS
A nd for dessert:
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+ Yummy kids menu!
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
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Laura Kitchen • 3377 S.E. Division S t
Some lender sol ro.st
Delicious homemade soups
& bold salads
uess what? All the hype about this Laurel-
hurst-area sensation is based in delicious
reality. Tire wine list is terrific, and the
ftxxl is even better. But get ready for tiny, tiny
plates and to pay $2 for bread. I’d suggest Tabla
for a gounnet snack rather than a full-on meal.
We fawned over the pan-roasted salmon with
sunchoke purée and grape molasses as well as
the mushrixim risotto. If you’re feeling especial
ly daring, try the eel with lemon and “mojo
riojo.” O h, oh, oh!
A nd don’t miss the new kid on the block:
Mostly vegetarian/vegan menu
Serving fresh panini sandwiches
Tabla • 200 N.E. 28th Awe.
M o t h e r ’ s
Pix Patisserie, 3402 S.E. Division St.
hough I’m sure Lauro’s desserts are divine,
you might want to indulge your Mediter
ranean spirit by traipsing across the street
to Pix, and try a piece of “Ambrosia,” a beauti
ful truffle filled with rosemary ganache and a
port reduction. O r perhaps you’d prefer the
“Tart Ménage à Trois,” with almond cream,
chocolate ganache and orange vanilla bean
crème brûlée.
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