Just trying to get a taste of what Portland has to offer
20585 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Rd
Tualatin, OR
503-454-0821
Ancestry Brewing
Here’s a little shout out to a Brewery in the burbs. Tualatin and Sherwood get to share this one as it’s in between the two towns. We waited a long time for this place to open, and it’s being well received.
The beer selection is really good. You never know with so many breweries around town, but [Read more…]
Portland, OR
I might not rush out every time a new restaurant opens, but you can be sure to know that it’s probably on my list (my list is at 113 right now) and I will eventually make it there. That is the case behind Trifecta. I knew it was going to be fabulous, I just hadn’t been yet.
We happened on a Sunday night and lucky for us it started out rather quiet so we could ask questions and get the scoop. We knew we wanted the [Read more…]
If you have come off the Fremont bridge and looked to your left as you go onto Kerby street you can’t help but see this huge brewery and it’s sign. Also you will see this beer all over town on taps and at bottle shops. Ecliptic is brewing some great stuff and making their mark in Portland for sure.
We had been to try their beer, but never to eat. We initially didn’t go to eat because the truth is many breweries don’t have amazing food and we wanted amazing food the night we went out. As we were sitting there enjoying our beer flight we kept seeing this food come out that looked pretty spectacular. The burger especially.
Just to be clear I ate way more than 8 great meals this year, but every year a I do a “Best of” list and this is the list. Every year the list will be different, because this is a list of my favorites of all the new places I tried in 2014. So yes places like Cocotte still have my heart as an all time Favorite restaurant, but it won’t be on this list. If you want to see my all time favorites check out My Favorites page. I am always adding to it as I stumble upon new places.
900 Northwest 11th Avenue
Portland, OR
(503) 972-3330
Jamison
If you are looking for a romantic place for dinner I would choose Jamison. This places is just beautiful and the food is spectacular. We have eaten breakfast here as well and really enjoyed it. This time we thought we would take advantage of their Happy Hour. Dinner is on the spendy side, but you can enjoy some of the same offerings for a fraction of the price during Happy Hour, so we did just that.
We have this problem where we see so many things that look fabulous so we just keep ordering. All that to say, we did end up with quite a few options, but we managed to finish most of it. Here is most of what we ordered. [Read more…]
8064 SE 17th St
Portland, OR
(971) 717-5271
PDX Sliders
I’m a sucker for food carts. You get such great food for an affordable price. When I saw this burger cart open up, I knew I needed to try it out. Plus, when the sun is shining in Portland you just want to sit outside.
We tried 4 sliders and an order of fries. The special caught our eye right away and since it was only going to be around for one more day, we took advantage of it. It was Angus beef patty topped with blue cheese crumbles, rosemary balsamic onions, crispy bacon, and arugula on brioche. It was very tasty, I loved the combination of flavors on this. [Read more…]
3003 SE Division St
Portland, OR
(503) 954-2687
The American Local
As you know I don’t run out to the new restaurants right away. No real reason, except I can’t keep up and I’m still trying to get to all the others, but this one was different I guess. I had been watching them on Facebook and checking out the pictures and and menus and I was excited to try them out. Plus they just opened and already they are on the list for Portland Food Adventures. That should tell you something.
We went on a Sunday night during the Oscars and pretty much had the place to ourselves, which was great. We sat at the chefs counter which was great for taking it all in, but not so good for pictures, as I was casting a shadow on every plate. So just imagine each dish looking even more enticing. Our server told us that we needed to kind of pick a thing or 2 from each category and be prepared to share. We love to dine that way, so we [Read more…]
1355 NW Everett St
Portland, OR
(503) 894-9528
Tilt
Having never been to Tilt and only seeing pictures of the burgers I wasn’t exactly sure what we would be in for, except for the big burger part, I knew that was going to happen. First off I was surprised by the industrial look of the place. Nothing fancy going on here, yet pretty cool at the same time.
You walk up to the counter and place your order. Once you have done that they give you a device that flashes when your food is ready for pick up. Grab your utensils and napkins and make your way to a table. It’s mostly set up [Read more…]
I have discovered many new places this year. This is a list of some of my favorites that I ate at this year for the very first time. Having visited over 100 restaurants and food carts combined for the first time, it’s hard narrowing down my favorite, so I broke down my favorites into categories. [Read more…]
4537 SE Division St
Portland, OR
(971) 373-8264
The Woodsman Tavern
It was a last minute decision to head to The Woodsman Tavern, and probably the best decision we made that night. I was impressed just walking in the door and it just kept getting better. [Read more…]
1038 Southwest Stark Street
Portland, OR
(503) 222-3354
Kenny & Zuke’s
Original review from November ’12
I had a hankerin’ for Corned Beef Hash. I began to check through Yelp and saw this place come up a few times. We have not been here before, because I kind of wrote it off as a sandwich shop. Yes, I was mistaken.
I always read completely through menus to make sure both of us would enjoy a place, so I knew going in I was getting the Corned Beef Hash. My husband quickly saw the Pastrami Hash. And to be honest having not been here I wasn’t completely sure what the specialty was. But it’s pretty easy to figure out when you look up at the sandwich board [Read more…]
527 SW 12th Ave
Portland, Oregon
503-241-7163
Gruner
Finally we made it to Gruner to try the burger. We were so excited, they seated us, handed us the menu and we quickly realized it wasn’t on the menu. [Read more…]
801 NW 23RD Ave
Portland, OR
503-477-9505
The Fireside
I love camping. One of the things I love the most is the food, because I will cook everything over the open flame. The flavor you get from camping is unique and can’t be replicated on a grill. Then along comes Fireside, [Read more…]
120 NE Russell St
Portland, OR
503-281-4464
Toro Bravo
Do you really need to me write a review about a place that gets so much attention? Probably not, so I will keep it short and sweet. Let me just say if you haven’t been, you need to go.
Toro Bravo is a Tapas bar, so you get tons of tastes. I think I really like that. I like trying things, and even their larger plates had half serving options. We tried a lot.
I had read a tip that Wednesdays are great days to go because [Read more…]
1300 NW Lovejoy
Portland, OR
503-482-2165
Pink Rose
*Make sure you read all the way to the bottom as there is a coupon attached*
I always love finding a hidden gem, and had I not been tipped off by one of my readers, I would have never known about this place. When I say hidden, I mean hidden. This restaurant is underneath the Office Max in the Pearl. Who knew?
As you walk in you feel like you have literally entered a different world, with it’s very own [Read more…]
2005 SE 11th Ave.
Portland, OR
(503) 741-9693
2nd Story
I discovered this place with my Chinook Book. I tell you, I am loving that thing this year. Anyways, with an evening concert at the Aladdin I knew I wanted some place fairly close, but also something different. 2nd Story offers small plates with plenty of options.
Let me back this up for all the men out there. I did have to prep my husband ahead of time and tell him it was small plates and we would be ordering quite a few things. I also told him even though the menu might look small [Read more…]
Let me just start this post by saying if I could have that good of service every time I went out to eat and had food that was just as spectacular I would find it hard not to eat out every single day. Bamboo Sushi really has the best service I have had anywhere to date!
Let’s get to the good stuff now. We went to Bamboo Sushi because we had heard they had an incredible burger. [Read more…]
3312 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR
503-235-0146
Dick’s Kitchen
This place has a huge following. How do I know, I’ve seen the reviews and when I was there I saw the huge crowd and long lines. This place has to be good. My husband wasn’t super convinced once he started looking at the menu, but I told him to just wait. It’s got great reviews. [Read more…]
306 Northwest Broadway
Portland
503-222-4458
The Gilt Club
The Gilt Club has been on my list for quite some time. I had read that they were supposed to have a good burger, that’s what made me put them on my list. [Read more…]
4644 NE Sandy Blv.
Portland, OR
971-544-7521
Killer Burger
If you are looking for the best burger in Portland or a burger with creative toppings, then Killer Burger is your place! [Read more…]
100 SW 7th St # A
Dundee, OR 97115
Dundee Bistro
We have dined at Dundee Bistro many times. With our kids having sporting events in other small towns nearby, we pass through often and choose to stop occasionally. [Read more…]
1309 NW Hoyt St
Portland, OR 97209
Paragon Restaurant
We love Paragon. We have been going for years for dinner, lunch even happy hour. On occasion we will go just for dessert and get the chipwich sandwiches.
Today we made our way down for lunch. My husband knew before we even left the house what he was getting, the Jamaican Jerk Sandwich. Me on the other hand, I like the dinner menu better, so I had to think long and hard [Read more…]
122 Northwest 10th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 274-9008
Little Big Burger
It’s the new rage in Portland. The In-n-Out of Portland, Little Big Burger. Check out their super simple web page if you don’t believe me.
It’s that good. Iit is all it’s cracked up to be. They are doing it right. [Read more…]
525 SW Morrison Street
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 222-4900
Urban Farmer
Urban Farmer is located in downtown Portland by Pioneer Courthouse Square in the Nines. Great location if you are visiting from out of town [Read more…]
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