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A ssa gg io • 7742 S.E. 13th Ave.
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ssaggio fairly screams “romantic.” Only
you’d never hear anyone raising their voice
in unseemly ways here. Think red velvet,
savory and lush— Assaggio was made for lovers.
Share a bottle from the excellent wine list and
indulge in the chef’s selection of three pastas—
perhaps the penne with zucchini and prosciut
to or spicy spaghetti with tomato, eggplant and
green olive. Entrees change daily. Desserts in
clude homemade gelato and a tiramisu that’s to
die for.
Fat Albert’s • 6668 S.E. Milwaukee Ave.
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he only reason not to eat at Fat Albert’s is
if you can’t get in. This hole-in-the-wall
breakfast joint only seats about 18 people,
so get there early to partake in the homiest,
yummiest, eggiest wonders this side of Uncle
Vic’s farm. Friendly servers keep your coffee
hot, pat you on the hack and call you “hon.”
My favorite omelet is Kim’s Fave— bacon,
cheddar and avocado, with sour cream and
salsa optional. It’s also my buddy Elizabeth’s
fave. And Stacy’s fave, C at’s fave....
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ere are my friend Rebecca’s instructions for
a fabulous date at G ino’s: Split a large C ae
sar salad, a plate of steamed mussels and a
bottle of wine. Simple as that. I like this as a
late-meal stop (late for me is 9 p.m.) to share
the cheese plate with friends. Large portions of
tasty pasta dishes round out the Old World,
come-as-you-are charm of this Sellwtx>d staple.
1 1 0 1 S E D iv is io n
C H IC K S
t’s a land of quaintly restored homes, antique
shop« and baby strollers. It’s so damn cute it
could be a parody of itself. It’s SoHo: South
of Holgate (also known as Sellwood). This
floral, toddler-ridden and “family’’-fTiendly
neighborhood is home to some of the city’s best
culinary experiences. From Caprial’s on one end
to Papa Haydn on the other, this pseudo ’burb is
bursting with eateries. Here are some highlights,
traversing north to south, to get you started.
Gino’s Restaurant & Bar •
8051 S.E. 13th Ave.
NE 28th & Davis
503-238-3777
Kids eat for $1 b5e w™
New seasonal menu
Mostly vegetarian
options
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open 7 nights a week
friday, Saturday late
reservations for 6 or more
private dining room available
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Breakfast with Cocktails!
El Palenque • 8324 S.E. 17th Ave.
ve been dining at this Salvadoran-Mexican
gem since I was a college-age pup. And it has
only gotten better with age. Back then we
came for the mounds of cheap rice, beans and
cheesy goodness. Now I go for the more
nuanced flavors of the mole sauce and the
pupusas— deep-fried homemade meat or bean
roll-ups. Run by a Salvadoran family, El
Palenque has held true to its origins and holds
steady amid the revolving door of culinary
crazes. Plus, like its sunny decorations, it’s
always been a haven for those of all stripes.