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Balaboosta a Welcome Downtown Addition

The word “balaboosta” is a Yiddish term meaning the “perfect housewife,” which doesn’t seem like the most progressive thing to call a new Portland restaurant. But since the name was thought up by tough downtown restaurateur Lisa Schroeder (also owner of Mother’s and Mama Mia Trattoria) I guess I see no reason to complain outside […]

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