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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 5, 2005)
38 --------- -—~~~—.-------------- N I GHTTI M E D AYTI M E ASSAGGIO T ues , W eds , T hurs 5:3D-9:3D pm F ri -S at :3d-1 O:3O pm M on -F ri 7 am -2 pm sat - su 0AM-3F by trattoria ? enoteca J enny N guyen Out on the street w hen I have to sleep with the window open, it’s officially summertime. When I have to eat inside on an 80- degree day, it’s officially hell. The mixx.1 is ripe for alfresco. Whether you’re feel ing like a rambunctious restaurant rambler or a timid tea-tipper, there’s a seat saved for you out there. Below are three breathe-easy eateries to fill the gap till you find a sidewalk space to call your own. 7742 se 13th avenue portland, or 97202 reservations 503 • 232 • 6151 assaggiorestaurant.com Porky’s Pub Home of • Cheap Eats under $5 »** regional itajiän dinners Vegan Friendly 7 nights Drink Specials an Italian kitchen 835 K. Lombard va a ;. p o r ky spub.com Open, Accepting Environment for All Sunday-Thursday 5:00-9:00pm Friday-Saturday 5:00- IO:OOpnt 1230 nw hoyt I portland 503-24 I -8800 www.fratellicucina. com HOMEMADE MEXICAN FOOD CHILE VERDE, TAMALES, DESSERTS AND MUCH MORE DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS • HAPPY HOUR DAILY 430 - 630 The Ring JN\N (503) 294-4096 Outdoor Patio Mow Open! Off Street Parking 1900 flW 29th off Vaughn www.builringnw.com OPEN TUE-FRI 11AM * SAT A SUN 4PM • CLOSED MONDAY | The Galleria features rotating exhibits u of original art from local artists. Epicure • 407 N.W. Flanders St. eekend brunch here is fantabulous. Wear some sunscreen, leash up your pup (half the tables sported a K-9) and head to this tiny but popular Pearl gem for the French Farmhouse scramble with iibersavory Brie, spinach and tomatoes. Or for a mighty mouth, give the Epicure Eggs Benedict a whirl—with tomatoes, spinach and avocado, it’s heaven in hollandaise. There’s usually a tempting daily special or two, so good luck deciding—just know that you’re more than likely to love any and every thing, especially those scrumptiously herbaceous potato pancakes. W Ciao Vito • 2203 N.E. Alberta St. 3807 N. Mississippi Avenue • S03-284-6200 • Mon-Sat 11-9 otably swanky inside with its communal seating, dungeon-style luminescence and singular flamboyant chandelier, don’t he fooled into thinking of CV as just a ffxxJie palace for pinky-uppers. Outdoor tables line the sidewalk immersed in all the diversity Alberta has to offer. Alt-cycles and bass thumping hoopties somehow meld perfectly with the warm summer breeze, window shop pers and authentic eats. The menu exudes regional rustic Italian cuisine. The Antipasti Della Casa is a must-have. Various house-pick led, marinated and roasted vegetables tease the palate as spicy soppressata and prosciutto paired with a delicate mix of Mediterranean olives balance the plate. Testament to the warm southern Italian seaside is seared ahi Siciliana served rare, ripe with currants and rapini. Meanwhile, the sugo of pork with porci ni and crispy polenta is a shout-out to northern Italy’s cooler climates. Ciao Vito is the closest to Italy my stomach’s been in years, and for that, grazie! Salvador Molly’s • 1523 S.W. Sunset Blvd. f you haven’t been, go. No one’s foolin’ ya, matey, Salvador Molly’s is like Pirates of the Caribbean for yer gut. CxKonut jasmine rice, cornmeal-encrusted oysters and Cajun pan seared catfish ensure the staff is no one-eyed Willie. Tamales, tacos, mojitos...you’ve heard it all before. But deep-fried jerk chicken tamales, popcorn crawfish tacos and raspberry mojitos...that’s buried treasure! Add to that a patio with garage d<x>rs and live Cuban music on Wednesday nights...now we’re talking. OK, maybe not so much talking, as you’ll be busy pillaging your platter and kxiting your fxx)ze. Arrgh! jFl I J enny N guyen wants to know where you whine and dine. She can be breached at jenny0080@hotmail. com.
