Little Bird - is the child restaurant to Le Pigeon, one of the most highly regarded restaurants in Portland. In 2011, Owner Gabriel Rucker won the "James Beard Rising Star Chef Award - Age 30 or Younger" and in 2013 he won the "James Beard Award Best Chef Northwest".Justifiably, the restaurant has a large, passionate following. The cuisine has been called French fusion and … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant in Portland #15 Little Bird Bistro
Best of Portland 2012!
These are our Reader's choices for 2012 from our survey of over 1000 readers! You'll find their top choices by type of cuisine and more. Categories include Best Pizza, Best Italian, Best Mexican, Best Beer Bar, Best Cheesemonger, Best Place to Dine with Children, and many more.
Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant in Portland #14 Grüner
Grüner isn’t a “German” restaurant, nor does it bill itself as such; rather it is Alpine. This is a vast region that includes pieces of France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, Hungary, and even a bit of Balkan and Mediterranean influences. All of this is alongside the distinct regional cuisines of Germany. Like billing a restaurant “Italian”, most of us know the cuisine … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant in Portland #14 Grüner
Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant in Portland #17 Genoa
Genoa, revamped in 2009, has a completely new look and feel from the original location. Anyone familiar with the original layout, will be startled by the change in décor. The front of the restaurant is welcoming and airy, with a lush, modern feel, soft lighting and a fireplace warming both the ambiance and the room. Sound absorbing materials, as well as the wide spacing between … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant in Portland #17 Genoa
Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant in Portland #18 Podnah’s Pit
To some people, the sides that are served with barbecue are almost as important as the meat. Barbecue is heavily regionalized: just look at the differences between cornbread recipes from different areas of the country. Order a plate and you’ll get a choice of two sides; the selection makes me feel like I’m back at a potluck on the ranch. Of course the main event is the … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant in Portland #18 Podnah’s Pit
Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant in Portland #21 Olympic Provisions
21. Olympic Provisions - As unpretentious as the restaurant itself, the menu is quite small: a few simple starters such as raw oysters, olives and fried filberts, a couple of handsome salads, and above all an enormous bowl of soup. The pork and chickpea version is almost a light meal, and the potato-sorrel soup in a black pepper cream is hearty and yet, even in … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant in Portland #21 Olympic Provisions