You are in Portland for lunch and want a place you can sit down. Where do you dine? Note: I ran off on my trip this fall with a bunch of "best of" posts written and set to publish automatically. It wasn't until yesterday that I realized it had never happened. The best-laid plans... get ready for a slew of these.Where to get lunch is a common office debate, and the reader … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Lunch in Portland
Boke Bowl Restaurant
Reader Survey 2017: Best Place to Dine with Children in Portland
I always get a mix of comments when I ask "Where is the best place to dine with children in Portland?" One group is firmly in the “no one should ever bring kids to a restaurant”, and others say “I can bring my kids anywhere I want!” Restaurants realize that with children come parents, and the adults are going to spend money on alcohol and give their kids memories that make … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Place to Dine with Children in Portland
Boke Bowl – NW
"You know what they say: the sun's out, steamed buns out! If you're in the Pearl District, be sure to stop on by Boke Bowl's NW location and enjoy a delicious, family-friendly dim sum brunch. Enjoy an assortment of soup dumplings, hum bao and lotus wraps outside on one of four patio tables."Some areas are partially shaded, others are in full sun. Generally a quiet location. … [Read more...] about Boke Bowl – NW
Reader Survey 2015: Best Restaurant for Lunch in Portland
I asked, "What is the best restaurant for lunch in Portland", deliberately excluding food carts - nothing against them, this just isn't a food cart site. 70 different restaurants received votes. Two ties made up the bottom group, so I extended the list a few extra places.1,323 votes:1. Lardo - 12.1% of the vote. $ The menu features sandwiches such as a Pork … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Restaurant for Lunch in Portland
Reader Survey 2015: Most Kid Friendly Restaurant in Portland
The question, what is the Most Kid Friendly Restaurant in Portland always brings lots of passionate comments. One group is firmly in the "no one should bring kids to a restaurant", and others say "I can bring my kids anywhere I want!"The Laurelwood Public House has a little blurb that shows why they always make this list - A lot of places say they are family friendly, but … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Most Kid Friendly Restaurant in Portland