Dining in Portland?
Last weekend we stayed at the Hotel Lucia on Broadway (highly recommended) and had dinner at Higgins Restaurant on Broadway. I ordered the Tuna steak special. It arrived on a bed of garlic mashed potatoes, surrounded by a large sprig of basil and a circle of pesto. It was fresh, cooked perfectly, and one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Simple and elegant but amazingly rich in flavor. Everything Higgins serves is organic and locally grown if it’s possible to source the food locally. The server was classy and reserved without being pompous or overly-affected. Definitely a uniquely Oregonian restaurant.
I also recommend Everett Street Cafe in “The Pearl.” For a mere $8 I received an enormous goat cheese and asparagus omelet, including some incredible rosemary potatoes and large slices of fresh artisan bread. A fantastic deal for Portland travelers.
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