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Our final choice for our one night in Portland dinner was was Laurelhurst Market. As they only seat full parties, we had to wait a little over an hour for our four top. Found our way to the ample and very prideful bar where I was fortunate enough to meet Scott the head bartender. Every drink they make at this bar is with pride, and a great explanation! Scott made me his house special martini with local Oregon made vodka. I don't even like olives and it was amazing. My guest had other martinis that he made and all were wondeful. When we sat down, the host/co owner knew we had waited a long time and sent over some comp appies. Not necessary but a nice touch. The service was casual and very attentive and the food was fine. A great local PDX find, but don't miss Scott's special martini...maybe he should trademark it!! Enjoy
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Laurelhurst Market
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re: akq
JillO
Sep 16, 2009 04:26 PM
I adore Sel Gris, but by PDX standards, it is "fancy" so I didn't mention it. I'd also offer up ten-01 in that same vein...
I thought of Le Pigeon, but I didn't think communal dining at Le Pigeon is the setting one usually wants for taking business clients out for dinner.
The places I mentioned all take reservations and have private tables, things I thought the OP might want in this situation...
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the food at Pok Pok is great, but I would never take a client there as the wait can be terrible, and there's nothing to do in the neighborhood while you wait.
JillO's suggestions are good. But if it were me, I'd make a reservation at Le Pigeon. You could also grab a pre or post meal drink at Doug Fir right nearby. This would be a quintessential PDX experience.
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