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somerset Feb 1, 2009 03:17 PM

PDX - what's good and open all afternoon?

Planning to drive down to Portland from Seattle in a few weeks - sometimes it takes us too long to get going and I arrive in the midafternoon, too late to catch lunch at any of the spots on my list. Usually end up at a McMenamin's. Any superior options for a bite to eat in the deadzone between lunch and dinner? Also interested in late night suggestions.

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    nkeane Feb 2, 2009 09:36 AM

    Tanuki(opens at 4), Clyde Common, K&Z......come to think of it, I cant think of more then one or two places that open for lunch, close, then open back up for dinner!? The only thing that comes to mind, are sushi places!?

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    1. re: nkeane
      SauceSupreme Feb 2, 2009 06:03 PM

      Some places do go from a lunch menu to a limited afternoon menu while the prep for dinner. They'll be open, but choices will be limited.

      Evoe has been slammed in recent days to a write-up, but is quite nice in mid-afternoon after the rush.
      Here are some pics I took at Evoe:
      http://www.saucesupreme.com/rest/evoe

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      MyNextMeal Feb 2, 2009 07:55 AM

      Bunk Sandwiches (open until 3)

      Little T Baker http://www.littletbaker.com/

      Fleur De Lis (may stop serving lunch a little early for you, though

      )

      Random Order Coffee House

      Porque No Tacos. http://www.porquenotacos.com/

      Pok Pok

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        Nettie Feb 2, 2009 05:03 PM

        We often have trouble getting to Bunk before it closes, but then we go to Meat Cheese Bread: http://www.meatcheesebread.com
        I haven't been, but I've heard good things about Evoe, next to Pastaworks on SE Hawthorne. The are open until 7 PM.

      2. JillO Feb 2, 2009 07:27 AM

        Kenny & Zuke's deli
        Pambiche

        btw, what day is this? Sunday and Monday the options are fewer...

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          somerset Feb 2, 2009 12:47 PM

          Probably mid week, Wednesday or Thursday.... Thanks everyone for the great tips, I'll put them in my file!

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          Leonardo Feb 1, 2009 04:26 PM

          Navarre is open late lunch.
          Or for something more basic yet still excellent, try Grand Central Bakery for soup & sandwich. I think it's better than the ones in Seattle.
          Several excellent carts on SW Alder/9th are open late afternoon.

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