What is the best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Portland? For years I said that Middle Eastern food had tons of potential, but chefs weren’t exploring it. But since we ran the 2015 survey we've seen lots of changes, when Levant and Mediterranean Exploration company burst onto the scene. That forced other restaurants to up their game and we've never looked back.Previous to … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Portland
Ya Hala Restaurant
Reader Survey 2015: Best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Portland
What is the best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Portland? For years I've been saying that Middle Eastern food has tons of potential, but chefs weren't exploring it. There are lots of options, but what is the best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Portland? Most menus in town were basically the same, and the quality wasn't all that different between restaurants; it was basic tourist … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Portland
Reader Survey 2012: Best Lebanese Restaurant in Portland
In 2011, the ranking for Best Lebanese in Portland went Nicholas, Ya Hala, Karam. Generally a bargain in this tight economy, these restaurants seem to be prospering. This year there have been few changes, though the separation between restaurants has changed. Nicholas has lost a little ground, Ya Hala gained, Karam has dropped by a huge percentage - perhaps the high prices are … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Lebanese Restaurant in Portland
Survey 2011: Best Lebanese
Survey Results 2011: Best Lebanese Restaurant The results of this question in the survey don't surprise me at all. I think the order should be switched, with the third place coming in first, but I understand that most people are going to go for the least expensive choice.This question had the smallest number of different restaurants receiving votes - only … [Read more...] about Survey 2011: Best Lebanese