Robo Taco

by Kelley // April 16, 2019 // No Comments

Let’s start this conversation with complete honesty — I’ve been to Robo Taco maaany times, and I’ve only gotten one thing: the veggie al pastor/faux pork burrito. It’s a soy curl burrito cooked al pastor style, with pineapple. Though there... Continue reading →

Cheese Bar

by Kelley // April 2, 2019 // No Comments

At Cheese Bar, you can choose your cheeseventure. Want to take some cheese to take home with you? An experienced cheesemonger will be happy to help you decide, with generous samples. Nothing classes up a trip to Mt. Tabor like... Continue reading →

East Side Deli

by Kelley // March 2, 2019 // No Comments

When I was pregnant, I remember telling my sister-in-law, with great regret, that I wasn’t even able to finish a whole sandwich from East Side Deli. “You eat an entire sandwich from East Side Deli?!” Yeah, okay, they’re pretty big... Continue reading →

Dove Vivi

by Kelley // February 19, 2019 // No Comments

After I birthed my first child, a friend came to visit and wanted to bring food. “If there’s anything you could have, what would it be?” she asked.* I asked for a corn pizza from Dove Vivi. It was a... Continue reading →

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Lovely’s Fifty Fifty

by Kelley // April 6, 2016 // No Comments

“We’re going to a restaurant tonight. What kind of restaurant would you like to go to?” “Ice cream restaurant.” Well, I don’t know what I expected when I asked my two-year-old, but as soon as I heard his reply, I... Continue reading →

The Observatory

by Kelley // March 3, 2016 // 21 Comments

The Observatory is a popular place. During happy hour, dinner, or later into the evening, as Montavilla bars and restaurants start to fill up, The Observatory is Most Likely to Fill First. For a long time, it was a place... Continue reading →

Laurelhurst Market

by Kelley // March 2, 2016 // No Comments

Laurelhurst Market is a butcher’s shop and a “steakhouse-inspired brasserie,” which doesn’t exactly make it a vegetarian’s haven. But, hey, it’s my husband’s favorite and I’ve had plenty of good meals and particularly tasty salads here. I just need to... Continue reading →

Ox

by Kelley // March 2, 2016 // No Comments

Ox is one of those restaurants that’s been spoken of as a top-10 Portland restaurant as long as it’s been open. The concept is meat-centric–literally, with the Argentine grill on display in the restaurant. Luckily, the wood-fired grill doesn’t create... Continue reading →

Ya Hala Restaurant

by Kelley // February 25, 2016 // No Comments

To be honest, I haven’t been to Ya Hala for years. The last few times we tried to walk in for dinner, probably at 6:30 on a Friday night or something, the wait has been too long. On this hopping... Continue reading →

Wolf and Bear’s