Old Mallory Hotel Menus offer a peek into another time. Every so often I'll come across an old menu in a junk bin, or someone will send me one. I love these little windows in time. These two menu pages from L'Abb'es French Wine Restaurant at The Mallory Hotel (now Hotel Deluxe,) were sent to me by a reader. They are from 1945, at or near the end of World War II. I'll have a … [Read more...] about L’Abb’e at the Mallory Hotel Menu from 1945
Driftwood Room Restaurant
Reader Survey 2017: Most Romantic Restaurant in Portland
Your Choice for the most romantic restaurant in Portland Romance. Candlelight, quiet conversation, memorable communal experience, flirting. That is my definition, but, judging from the list, many people have other criteria. I went all the way back to our 2006 results, which contained many blasts from the past: Alba Osteria, Alberta Oyster, Andina, Fenouil, Carlyle, Paley’s, … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Most Romantic Restaurant in Portland
Reader Survey 2017: Best Cocktail Bar in Portland
The Results for the 2017 Best Cocktail Bar in Portland are surprising. Teardrop Lounge, which has topped this list every year other than 2011 suddenly dropped to number four. In its place, the next top choices all bumped up one. New this year: Mint/820, Laurelhurst Market, The Driftwood Room, and Bible Club. If you are into cocktails or planning the ultimate bar crawl, these … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Cocktail Bar in Portland
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Mallory Motor Hotel Menu – 1965
This might get a smile out of you. It is a very worn copy of the Mallory Hotel menu from 1965. Tastes were different back then, as where the prices, of course. T-Bone steak (3/4 pound) with baked potato with sour cream and chives and tossed green salad set you back a grand $2.75. Other specials include Fried Genuine Calf's Liver, Rasher of Bacon or sautéed Onions with creamy … [Read more...] about Mallory Motor Hotel Menu – 1965