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Lebanese

Review: Karam Lebanese Restaurant

By PDX Food Dude Last Update May 20, 2016

I first took a look at Karam back in early 2005. I think it is time for a much longer review and update.

Lebanon is a small country on the Eastern coast of the Mediterranean. The name is from Lubnan, the word for white, to describe the snow covered peaks of the Mount Lebanon Range. Working from Egyptian hieroglyphs, early settlers in the area made a contribution to history by developing the basis of the alphabet used today throughout the Western world.

Review: Habibi Restaurant

By KM Last Update May 11, 2017

Habibi Until fairly recently, the Long Island Pizzaria (sic) on SW Morrison was a popular if dingy dive for young or otherwise thrifty people hungry for New York style pie heavy on the tomato, cheese and oil. The surprise inside was that the Lebanese couple running the place also offered a short but essential list […]

Review: Aladdin’s Café

By PDX Food Dude Last Update May 20, 2016

Cafe Aladdin outdoors

Updated 10.12 – Note: Based on my past few experiences, this restaurant has gone downhill. Your experience may vary from this review. If not, please comment! There have been a few rumors floating around about Aladdin Café lately. I decided to make some return visits and update my review from last winter, and I’m glad […]

Review: Madena of the Pearl

By PDX Food Dude Last Update May 20, 2016

Now closed You know when you are near Madena because the air becomes redolent with spices. Unfortunately, the promise in the air doesn’t always reflect in the food that comes to your table. Portland has several good Lebanese restaurants, but now Madena brings this cuisine to the Pearl District. How does this Pearl location compare? […]

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