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May 31,2008
Portland Makes NYT List of 31 Summer Stops
by pearlgirl
The New York Times has named 31 interesting places to visit this summer. Portland made the list as a foodie haven: "As far as foodie havens go, Portland has been better known for its vegan cafes and eco-hippie cooperatives than for restaurants with gastronomic ambitions. But an emerging locavore movement has changed that. Drawn by the city’s low rents and artsy vibe, young chefs are breaking the culinary mold and tapping into the Northwestern bounty of local fisheries, small meat purveyors and artisanal farms. Sample the heat at places like Clyde Common (Southwest 10th and Stark; 503-228-3333; www.clydecommon.com ), which serves novel dishes like crispy pork belly with blood orange marmalade." How do you sell a trip to Portland to your family and friends? Read the full article
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May 18,2008
A Night on Alberta
by pearlgirl
Our friends Lisa Watson and Peter Shanky own a business in the Pearl , but live in the Alberta Arts District. Because they spend more time at work than home, we usually meet for happy hour or dinner in the Pearl, but last week on a rare day off, Lisa and Peter invited us “to their hood” for a night out on Alberta.We met them at Bink’s , one of their favorite neighborhood spots for a brew. They just finished a round and suggested that we move down the street to the Siam Society patio for cocktails and appetizers. Good choice!
‘Warm weather’ is usually synonymous with ‘long wait’ with regard to patio seating, so we were surprised to find the spacious back patio nearly empty. Maybe it’s a case of out of sound, out of mind (most of the other restaurants and bars with street-facing patios were full), but it’s definitely not due to the food or drink. The Soi Cowboy (Tamarind pulp, whiskey bourbon, triple sec
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May 13,2008
Seasonal Desserts at Alberta Oyster Bar & Grill
by pearlgirl
Black truffles, smoked salt and crunchy pretzels may seem like typical ingredients on a restaurant menu, but at Alberta Street Oyster Bar and Grill, savory flavors dominate the seasonal dessert menu. Created by executive chef Eric Bechard and sous chef Laurel Gunderson, the dessert menu plays tribute to seasonal ingredients with a creative twist. “We want guests to reach the dessert course and be surprised by something out of the ordinary,” said Bechard. “If they see black truffles used in a gelato, they may be curious to taste it.” Desserts are $9 each, seasonal gelato and sorbet flavors are $3 per scoop and artisan cheese is $3 per selection. SEASONAL DESSERTS Chilled Strawberry-Rhubarb Soup with goat cheese semifreddo and pistachio tuile Warm Chocolate bread pudding with bourbon cherry-black truffle gelato Burnt caramel custard with smoked salt pretzel and candied orange Seasonal sorbet and gelato flavors: Mole
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