Top 5 Restaurants in Portland

<h1>Top 5 Restaurants in Portland</h1>Author: <a title="Portlandculinary" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/portlandculinary/226912.htm">Portlandculinary</a> <h2>Top 5 Restaurants in Portland</h2> Young, passionate chefs are coming to Portland, Oregon. Fertile soil, coastal waters, and a temperate climate make for an exciting combination for Oregon Chefs. Portland has one of the most vibrant and fresh restaurant scenes that you’ll find anywhere. Oregon chefs go out of their way to wow the organic-minded crowds with local-grown produce that is so bountiful in this region. You can sample dishes from all over the globe and pay just a few dollars, or you can have the meal of a lifetime and spend accordingly. It is Portland Cooking at its best. <h3>Oregon Chefs Create Memories in Portland</h3> Here is our list of some of the best dining available in Portland. It includes everything from intimate cash-only establishments to chateaubriand for two carved tableside. El Gaucho While not for those on a budget, the comfy upholstery and low-lighted dining rooms are enticing. El Gaucho is known for its dry-aged/certified Angus beef. Try a chateaubriand for two – carved at your table. Also known for exemplary service, located in the wonderful Benson Hotel, El Gaucho will not disappoint. Come each night for live guitar music. Gracie’s Do you like 1940s Supper Clubs? Then Gracie’s is for you.”Swank” doesn’t quite describe this experience with grilled swordfish and stuffed pork loin served with local, seasonal vegetables, Gracie’s doesn’t disappoint. Try the weekend brunch that includes breakfast favorites and more. Higgins As a former executive chef at the Heathman Hotel, Chef Greg Higgins knows how to use local ingredients. Traditional French cooking styles are abundant on the menu. Warm beet salad, asparagus, and artichokes are a great start. Main courses change seasonally and vegetarian items are available. In the next-door bar, you will find a more limited bistro menu. Lemongrass Pad Thai may not be what you would expect at Lemongrass with its white linen tablecloths, fresh flowers and This Old House setting. They cook to order here, so no need to come if you are in a rush. Try the chicken chili paste and peanut curry on any dish. Please note: they only accept cash or check. Paley’s Place French Pacific Northwest-style cuisine may sound like a contradiction, but they do it right and well here at Paley’s Place. Try one of several duck dishes, chicken, halibut or New York strip steak. A vegetarian selection is also available. <h3>Oregon Cooking at Its Best</h3> Start with these recommendations and then branch out to find the truly unusual and the truly delicious restaurants that make Portland, OR Chefs what you think of for the best food destination in the world. Be sure to bring both your appetite and your camera. This article is presented by The Western Culinary Institute. The Western Culinary Institute offers Le Cordon Bleu culinary education classes and culinary training programs in Portland, Oregon. To learn more about the class offerings, please visit <a href="http://www.chefs.edu/portland"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Chefs.edu/">http://www.Chefs.edu/</a> Portland</a> for more information. The jobs mentioned are examples of certain potential jobs, not a representation that these outcomes are more probable than others. The Western Culinary Institute does not guarantee employment or salary.About the Author: Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/restaurant-reviews-articles/top-5-restaurants-in-portland-1196965.html" title="Top 5 Restaurants in Portland">Top 5 Restaurants in Portland</a>

Top 5 Restaurants in Portland

Young, passionate chefs are coming to Portland, Oregon. Fertile soil, coastal waters, and a temperate climate make for an exciting combination for Oregon Chefs. Portland has one of the most vibrant and fresh restaurant scenes that you’ll find anywhere. Oregon chefs go out of their way to wow the organic-minded crowds with local-grown produce that is so bountiful in this region. You can sample dishes from all over the globe and pay just a few dollars, or you can have the meal of a lifetime and spend accordingly. It is Portland Cooking at its best.

Oregon Chefs Create Memories in Portland

Here is our list of some of the best dining available in Portland. It includes everything from intimate cash-only establishments to chateaubriand for two carved tableside.

El Gaucho
While not for those on a budget, the comfy upholstery and low-lighted dining rooms are enticing. El Gaucho is known for its dry-aged/certified Angus beef. Try a chateaubriand for two – carved at your table. Also known for exemplary service, located in the wonderful Benson Hotel, El Gaucho will not disappoint. Come each night for live guitar music.

Gracie’s
Do you like 1940s Supper Clubs? Then Gracie’s is for you.”Swank” doesn’t quite describe this experience with grilled swordfish and stuffed pork loin served with local, seasonal vegetables, Gracie’s doesn’t disappoint. Try the weekend brunch that includes breakfast favorites and more.

Higgins
As a former executive chef at the Heathman Hotel, Chef Greg Higgins knows how to use local ingredients. Traditional French cooking styles are abundant on the menu. Warm beet salad, asparagus, and artichokes are a great start. Main courses change seasonally and vegetarian items are available. In the next-door bar, you will find a more limited bistro menu.

Lemongrass
Pad Thai may not be what you would expect at Lemongrass with its white linen tablecloths, fresh flowers and This Old House setting. They cook to order here, so no need to come if you are in a rush. Try the chicken chili paste and peanut curry on any dish. Please note: they only accept cash or check.

Paley’s Place
French Pacific Northwest-style cuisine may sound like a contradiction, but they do it right and well here at Paley’s Place. Try one of several duck dishes, chicken, halibut or New York strip steak. A vegetarian selection is also available.

Oregon Cooking at Its Best

Start with these recommendations and then branch out to find the truly unusual and the truly delicious restaurants that make Portland, OR Chefs what you think of for the best food destination in the world. Be sure to bring both your appetite and your camera.

This article is presented by The Western Culinary Institute. The Western Culinary Institute offers Le Cordon Bleu culinary education classes and culinary training programs in Portland, Oregon. To learn more about the class offerings, please visit http://www.Chefs.edu/ Portland for more information.

The jobs mentioned are examples of certain potential jobs, not a representation that these outcomes are more probable than others. The Western Culinary Institute does not guarantee employment or salary.

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