Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:39:00 +0000 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:06:42 +0000 TravelPortland Davis Street Tavern

500 NW Davis St

Portland Oregon 97209 503 505 5050 http://www.davisstreettavern.com/ -122.6754721 45.5245118 I have to agree with Rhiannon - the Tomato Basil Bisque was truly exquisite. If soups aren't your thing, try their amazing burgers! The Lamb Burger is especially to die for with feta, dried apricots, pine nuts, roasted red onion...all lightly sprinkled with spicy mint yogurt. The tavern is located in a converted old warehouse building in Old Town and the turn-of-the-century architecture featuring sixteen foot ceilings, 100 year old Douglas fir wood beams, and brick walls make for a cozy place to sip a microbrew or a martini. Wildwood Restaurant & Bar

1221 NW 21st Ave

Portland Oregon 97209 (503) 248-9663 http://wildwoodrestaurant.com -122.694999694824 45.5313987731934 I've wanted to eat at Wildwood for quite some time now, and was thrilled to finally be able to last night. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful, I could not stop looking at the ceiling, which is constructed with curved wood. We began with a Salami, Kalamata Olive and Feta pizza. The pizza was cooked perfectly, and it was hard to stop eating it - but I needed to save room for my entree. I ordered the Carlton Farms Pork Chop which was served over sunchoke puree and mustard spaetzle. The meat was cooked perfectly, and I remarked to the waiter that if I could cook pork that perfectly, that I'd eat it every day. My boyfriend ordered the braised short ribs, which were excellent. For dessert, we had a flourless chocolate hazelnut cake, which was delicious, but for some reason served cold. We would have preferred it to be warm, but still enjoyed it. Overall, our dinner was excellent. The waiter was attentive and suggested a wine that went perfectly with our meals. I look forward to dining at Wildwood again! Bluehour Restaurant

250 NW 13th Ave

Portland Oregon 97209 (503) 226-3394 http://www.bluehouronline.com -122.68399810791 45.5247001647949 Gourmet Magazine calls Bluehour "the most exciting restaurant in Portland, (serving). . . the most sophisticated food in town." Modern Mediterranean describes the menu that changes every day. Morton's of Chicago

213 SW Clay St

Portland Oregon 97201 503 248 2100 http://www.mortons.com -122.678001403809 45.5127983093262 Ruth's Chris Steak House

309 SW 3rd Ave

Portland Oregon 97204 (503) 221-4518 http://www.ruthschrisnw.com -122.674003601074 45.5209007263184 Food is absolutely delightful. One of the finest steak houses in Portland. My husband and I went here for an anniversary and still talk about the meal to this day! I enjoyed the personal attention our waitress gave us and they made us feel very comfortable. El Gaucho

319 SW Broadway Ave

Portland Oregon (503) 227-8794 http://www.elgaucho.com -122.678001403809 45.521900177002 Three beautiful private dining rooms available. Classic supper club atmosphere with tableside service and spacious bar. Serving 28 day dry-aged Certified Prime Angus beef. For Reservations: https://www.savvydiner.com/reserve.php?r=1017 The Melting Pot

600 SW Main St

Portland Oregon (503) 517-8960 http://www.meltingpot.com -122.680000305176 45.5163993835449 Full service fondue restaurant. Great for business parties and special occasions. We feature a full-bar, world-class wine list and a family friendly atmosphere. Andina

1314 NW Glisan St

Portland Oregon 97209 (503) 228-9535 -122.68399810791 45.5265007019043 The interior of Andina is warm and inviting, with wonderful earth-tone colors and wooden floor. The menu features Peruvian dishes. Try the pork tenderloin with butternut squash. I ate dinner there with a a group of 4 and everyone enjoyed his or her meal. We all had dessert as well; the creme brulee selection received rave reviews from the 2 people who ordered it. Park Kitchen

422 NW 8th Ave

Portland Oregon 97209 (503) 223-7275 http://www.parkkitchen.com -122.679000854492 45.5260009765625 Nestled in a historic building along the peaceful green swath of the North Park Blocks, Park Kitchen offers a menu that invites connoisseurs to explore local flavors. Chef Scott Dolich draws inspiration from the nearby orchards, forests, rivers and farmers’ markets. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the <a href="http://greenmeetings.travelportland.com">Green Meetings Toolkit</a>.