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riotously colorful atmosphere. All your regular favorites like
ropa vieja
are available, but
leave room for dessert. Lunch is a good deal, but happy hour is even better (2pm to 6pm
Monday to Friday, 10pm to midnight Friday and Saturday). Be prepared to wait for din-
ner.
Farm Café
AMERICAN, NORTHWEST$$$
( 503-736-3276;
www.thefarmcafe.com
; 10 SE 7th Ave; mains $10-15; 5-10:30pm Sun-Thu, to
11:30pm Fri & Sat; )
From outside it's just an old white house, and you'll wonder
what all the fuss is about. This is it: well-priced, vegetarian-friendly dishes (plus a few
good lamb and fish options) that are lovingly prepared and made using only local and or-
ganic ingredients. Add some good cocktails and a relaxing backyard patio, and you've
got a memorable dining experience.
Country Cat
SOUTHERN$$$
( 503-408-1414;
www.thecountrycat.net
; 7937 SE Stark St; mains $13-18; 9am-2pm & 5pm-
close)
Located in the Montavilla neighborhood (about 4.5 miles east of downtown),
which is starting to establish itself as a foodie destination with a few key eateries. Choose
Southern specialties like skillet-fried chicken, paprika-marinated shrimp and barbequed
duck leg with braised green beans. Early birds will find buttermilk pancakes, brisket
sandwiches and shrimp 'n' grits.
Ken's Artisan Pizza
PIZZA$$$
( 503-517-9951;
www.kensartisan.com
; 304 SE 28th Ave; small pizzas $11-14; 5-10pm Mon-
Sat, 4-9pm Sun)
Glorious wood-fired, thin-crust pizzas that serve one or two, with top-
pings like prosciutto, house-made pancetta and green garlic. Supertrendy atmosphere,
with huge sliding windows that open to the street on warm nights. Expect a long wait -
no reservations taken.
Laurelhurst Market
AMERICAN$$$
$$$
( 503-206-3097;
www.laurelhurstmarket.com
; 3155 E Burnside St; mains $21-29; 5-10pm)
Hugely popular and vegetarian-unfriendly is this hip and meaty spot, where grass-fed
steaks, pork chops and mussels
frites
(french fries) dominate the menu. Just be prepared
to wait, unless you have a reservation. There's also a small butcher counter selling qual-
ity meats and great lunchtime sandwiches.
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