I hadn’t been to Morton’s in at least eight years when I pulled up to the valet a few weeks ago. The last time my experience had been pretty good. On this warm Thursday evening, I was expecting a meal that would be close to the quality of El Gaucho.Morton’s was founded in 1978 by Arnie Morton and Klaus Fritsch. According to Wikipedia, Morton’s is the world’s largest owner … [Read more...] about Review: Morton’s The Steakhouse
Seafood
Review: El Gaucho Steakhouse
To many, El Gaucho epitomizes what a steakhouse should be. It feels sophisticated. The atmosphere is formal, the lighting dim and romantic, and lots of dark wood provides a backdrop to tinkling stemware and white linens. Live jazz wafts from the background as tuxedo-clad waiters scurry by with carts for tableside Caesar salads, the darkness punctuated by an occasional burst of … [Read more...] about Review: El Gaucho Steakhouse
Review: Country Cat
Updated 7/23/19 - The Country Cat is now closed.It's been just over a year since Country Cat opened, and I thought it was time to go back and take a second look.Ever since it opened, Country Cat has been a subject of heated debate. Should the fried chicken be boneless? Should it be drizzled with maple syrup? If you look at the comments below from my original look, … [Read more...] about Review: Country Cat
Review: Acadia Restaurant
Note: 1/2016 - This restaurant has been sold, and I am hearing much better things about it. Take this review with a grain of salt.When I was growing up, my mother used to make jambalaya on a regular basis. It was one of my favorite dishes, and I still make it now and then using her old recipe from the 40's. With fond memories of that dish and New Orleans cuisine in general, … [Read more...] about Review: Acadia Restaurant
Review: Wong’s King Seafood
Note: Wong's King Seafood closed in 2020.Food isn't quite as good as it used to be, but it still attracts crowds, especially for dim sum.I used to be embarrassed when out-of-town guests wanted to get Chinese in Portland. I have a lot of Asian friends and when it comes to food they know I’m always up for Thai or Japanese, but when they’d suggest Chinese, I was always … [Read more...] about Review: Wong’s King Seafood