[minor updates 1/11 - prices and a few dishes, grammar] 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 … [Read more...] about Review: Karam Lebanese Restaurant
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Review: Habibi Restaurant
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 of … [Read more...] about Review: Habibi Restaurant
Review: Aladdin’s Café
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 … [Read more...] about Review: Aladdin’s Café
Review: Madena of the Pearl
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 … [Read more...] about Review: Madena of the Pearl