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
Lucca Restaurant
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
Reader Survey 2013: Most Family Friendly Restaurant in Portland
Before I get started, yes, I know some of you avoid "family friendly" restaurants like the plague. I understand that. Many people don't feel the same way, so just keep the nasty comments to yourself.I like my summary from 2012, so I'm just going to quote it - '"The place where friends and family meet", "Bring the kids!", "Tot Tuesday", "Free Soft Serve Ice Cream". These … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Most Family Friendly Restaurant in Portland
Reader Survey 2012: Most Family Friendly Restaurant
"The place where friends and family meet", "Bring the kids!", "Tot Tuesday", "Free Soft Serve Ice Cream". These are all quotes from the websites at Hopworks and Laurelwood Public House, and they show how much things have changed. Add Sunshine Tavern and Pause and these sort of restaurants are reaching out to a bigger audience. It's Phillip Morris all over again!Obviously … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Most Family Friendly Restaurant
Review: Lucca – Two Views
If there is one thing I have learned since I started this site, it is that there is more than one way of looking at a restaurant experience. Different things are more important to different people. While some put the food before anything else, others may care more about the atmosphere or the prices.Last week I was at Lucca. It occurred to me that depending on your … [Read more...] about Review: Lucca – Two Views