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    John Gorham of Toro Bravo, Tasty n Sons Opening Next Restaurant

    By PDX Food Dude Last Update March 13, 2014 8 Comments

    Toro Bravo Portland Basque Piperade
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    Finally some news this week that is worth reporting! John Gorham is planning to open a restaurant at Northwest Flanders and 13th in the Pearl District space last occupied by Riffle NW. According to the Oregonian, the new restaurant will be called the Mediterranean Exploration Company, and will feature dishes from Israel, Greece, North Africa and Turkey. For those who are regulars at Tasty n Sons/Tasty n Alder or even Toro Bravo, the news that he is further exploring these cuisines will come as no surprise. One of the things that make John’s restaurants so interesting, is his foray into unexpected directions. The menus constantly surprise with Korean, Spanish, Italian, Israeli, Mexican foods and more. Some of the best dishes at the aforementioned restaurants are  North Africa Sausage with over easy egg, couscous and cauliflower, Shakshuka red pepper and tomato stew, and Sicilian Hash with braised pancetta.

    You know the name will be shortened, so I will do it here first. Mediterranean Exploration Company, I dub thee MEC. Expect the restaurant to open in August.

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    1. Bruce Bauer says

      March 12, 2014 at 12:28 pm

      Nothing against MEC, but I personally think Mexco rolls off the tongue!

      Reply
      • PDX Food Dude says

        March 12, 2014 at 12:30 pm

        Hmm… maybe we should have a contest.

        Reply
        • SudsSister says

          March 12, 2014 at 7:23 pm

          MedEx!

    2. PDX2FLR says

      March 12, 2014 at 3:41 pm

      Mecca…..in the Pearl. That’s great to hear since Tasty and Alder/Sons is always so jammed, Spreading the love sounds good to me.

      Reply
    3. Jill-O says

      March 13, 2014 at 11:02 am

      Over at PFG.org it seems to have been dubbed MedExCo.

      Not a fan of the name either, but at least it isn’t an ampersandaurant.

      Reply
      • Charles says

        May 10, 2014 at 7:11 am

        Simply MedEx sounds best.

        Reply
    4. bg says

      May 11, 2014 at 8:34 am

      I’m calling it: “Can’t wait to finally have a good restaurant in the Pearl”

      Reply
      • eva says

        May 15, 2014 at 8:11 am

        right on bg!

        Reply

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