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In 1858, the French seized Vietnam, beginning a colonial occupation that lasted nearly a century. As a result, a distinctly European taste for baguettes, café au lait, and gateaux emerged that exists to this day. One particularly delicious tradition preserved from this cultural intersection is Banh Mi (pronounced “bun mee”), French-Vietnamese sandwiches with a remarkably […]

It is a commonly held belief that oysters are an aphrodisiac. True or not, when breaded, fried, laid to rest between two halves of a crusty baguette and slathered with mayonnaise, the result is somewhat less than erotic. It’s more like deep-fried sex, or as it’s more commonly known, the oyster po’boy. Invented in the […]

La Iguana Feliz 10834 NE Sandy Blvd. 503-257-2993 They say that if you see Chinese people eating in a Chinese restaurant you know it’s good. The same goes for Jews in a Jewish deli, Indians in an Indian restaurant, and of course Mexicans in a taqueria. Such is the case for La Iguana Feliz, a […]

Tibet Kitchen 103 NW 21st 971-244-0805 Tibetan fare developed from a necessity for warmth and survival in the high mountains, and its contemporary forms continue to highlight the natural taste of each food. Though a departure from other Asian cuisine, the earthy simplicity of Tibet Kitchen brought me back to my senses and left them […]

Wine Down 126 NE 28th 236-9463 While dining at Wine Down, you’ll notice a distinct difference in the patrons here, vs. the patrons at most other hotspots in Portland; this is more of the highbrow older crowd. On warm evenings its front patio is filled with people who have money, and who like to spend […]

Much like the Holy Grail, the best Ethiopian restaurants can be hard to find. But drink from these cups of life and find yourself renewed. Abol Café, 923 NE Broadway, 281-7961 Two things you should remember about Abol Café: they have a six-dollar veggie combination lunch, and they’re open until 10 pm. The lunch, while […]

Jellyfish – 2924 NE Alberta Until recently, the diverse restaurants of Alberta Street had almost every style of food imaginable, save one glaring exception–SUSHI. However, since Jellyfish jumped into the fray both diners and indierock layabouts now have the opportunity to satiate their raw fish jones and wasabi highs. That is, if Jellyfish can overcome […]