The Fields Bar & Grill

After an afternoon of eating, we grabbed a light dinner. The Fields Bar & Grill, located at 1139 NW 11th Avenue, was right across the street from where we were staying.

Salmon Cakes--$11.25. It came with baby greens, slaw and tartar sauce. This was pretty good.

I opted for the Fields House Salad--the Entree portion was $9.75. It was a huge salad and included baby greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, sunflower seeds, house made croutons and choice of dressing. I chose sherry vinaigrette.

Tavern Burger--$14.75. Two 1/4 lb patties, American cheese, grilled red onion, thousand island, lettuce, tomato on brioche.

IPA Mac & Cheese--$11.75. Cavatappi pasta, 4 cheese blend, bacon and green onions. Next time, we'll ask for it spicy.

The Fields has a Happy Hour M-F 3-6pm and daily from 9pm to close. Not sure if the portion sizes are the same during Happy Hour.



2018 09 14

FEAST Portland

The reason we came to Portland was to go to FEAST Portland. There were many venues set up all over town. Tickets go on sale 3 months prior to the event. By the time I got on the website in July, most of the events were already sold out. We ended up getting tickets to the Grand Tasting, sponsored by New Seasons.

The Grand Tasting was located at Pioneer Courthouse Square from 1-5 pm.

Tickets were $75. It's a food & drink festival with a charitable mission to end hunger. 

Walk around to different tables to sample food & drinks--all included in the admission price. You get a wine glass to use for the event but not to keep. We got a bag from New Seasons, which was convenient to carry the swag given out. If you have a wine glass holder, bring it. It makes balancing food & drink much easier.

Bon Appetit was one of the sponsors and they had chef interviews. This was Alvin Cailan from The Usual, New York. He started his career in Oregon.

Ginger Smash--ginger ale with a kick.

Pears with Sea 'n Red Smoked Cheddar and Prosciutto Fondue.

Rogue Creamery was there with a big cheese display.

Spicy Gazpacho

This was the best dish--Poached Egg Yolk, Onion Puree and Furikake by Mas.

Sweet Potato Dumpling, Charred Corn Slaw, Crisp Pork in Saffron Broth. This was my least favorite--the texture was weird and the onion was overpowering.

Caprese Bruschetta.

Yukon Gold Potato with Creme Fraiche Blini with Smoked Steelhead Roe by Stoller. They paired this with their Dundee Hills Chardonnay.

Double Smoked Bacon Rillette, Marionberry Gastrique, Corn Cake prepared by The Waiting Room.

Chicken Meatballs.

Black Rabbit Paella with Calamari, Wild Prawns, Squid Ink and Saffron Aioli by Crown Paella. My 2nd favorite.

Nicky Farms Wild Hawaiian Venison, Toasted Chile, Cacao Gel, Mt. Hood Apples.

Red Mill Popcorn with Cinnamon Sugar Topping.

Woodblock Chocolate

Cruffins from Twisted--croissant muffins.

White Chocolate Cremeux, Raspberry Cream, Oatmeal Streusel by The Waiting Room

Apple Butter Ice Cream with Molasses Cookies by Ruby Jewel.

Petunia's gluten free cupcakes

Petunia's gluten free cookies

Williams Sonoma hosted a demonstration kitchen. There were 3 demonstrations. Get in line early to get a sample.

Another of the demonstrations. This was a Mexican spicy beef sandwich with Bahn Mi slaw.

There were a lot of wineries and cider houses.

Frozen Pinot Slushee--so good.

2018 09 14

Ava Gene's

We had dinner at Ava Gene's, an upscale Italian restaurant.

It's located at 3377 SE Division Street. Make reservations 1 month in advance.

Buckwheat Cavatelli, Wild Mushrooms, Summer Savory--$24. I didn't like the texture.

Bucatini, Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic, Chile--$21. The portion is small but the pasta is well prepared, perfectly al dente and the sauce is good.

Tagliatelle, Beef Shank Ragu in Bianco--$24

Chicken Milanese, Little Gems Caesar, Anchovy, Lemon and Parmigiano--$28. The Milanese was the Thursday special (although it is on their regular menu as well). It was a huge portion, well breaded and not greasy.

Every night, there's a different special--I like the sugo on Sunday nights.

2018 09 13

Bang Saen

After lunch, we headed to the food carts on Alder Street to get dessert.

The Bang Saen Food Cart serves Thai food.

They also make a great Mango Smoothie with fresh mangoes--$4. Add Boba for $0.50.

We also ordered Crab Fried Rice--$10. It was full of crab but a little on the sweet side.

2018 09 13

Zaatar

Walking around the Pearl District in downtown Portland, we found Zaatar, a Lebanese restaurant, located at 1037 NW Flander Street. They have Happy Hour from 2-5pm, just in time for a late lunch.

Ultimate Cosmos--$5. Stoli Citros vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice and fresh lime juice. This was very good and despite Happy Hour wasn't watered down.

Pita bread--light and fluffy and delicious.

Hummus--fresh cooked chickpeas mashed with fresh garlic, lemon juice and tahini, drizzled with EVOO. This was very creamy but at $5, a little pricey.

Tabouli--Lebanese salad of fresh parsley, bulgur, tomatoes, onion, fresh squeezed lemon juice and EVOO. Refreshing but a small portion for $5.

Pumpkin Kibbe--Pumpkin mixed with bulgur, stuffed with onions and spinach. Served with hummus and all for $5.

Arnabeet--Cauliflower florets, flash fried and served with tahini--$5. This was delicious. Not greasy at all.

2018 09 13

STS-PDX

Flying out of STS, the Sonoma County Airport, is so easy. Only 1 plane departs at a time. If you don't need to check in luggage, arrive 40 minutes before your flight and you'll be at your gate 30 minutes before departure. Most of the planes are small so if you have a roll-on, you'll need to gate check it.

Charlie Brown & Linus greet you. 

The Portland airport is larger but still manageable.

You don't have to go far to get a rental car. It's located in the parking structure across from arrival.

2018 09 13

Huxley's British Classics, LHR

We had a layover in London. We found Huxley's British Classics at Heathrow (LHR), in Terminal 5.

Beer Battered Fish & Chips--£14. 

Butterflied Chicken Breast in a Smoked Bacon, Mushroom & White Wine Cream Sauce served with Garlicky Green Beans and Crushed New Potatoes--£12.95.

Sticky Toffee Pudding--£6.50

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