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24 hours in Portland...my plans so far
novare res is fantastic. if you want cocktails in a very chic spot try grace
One Day, Two Meals, in Portland?
if you eat sushi you must not miss miyaki. a tiny jewel box of a place in the west end. a very short walk from your hotel. i'll go out on a limb and say you will never have better sushi
One Day, Two Meals, in Portland?
don't miss cranberry island kitchen for your whoopie fix. just outside of the old port.
east bay to gualala
looking for good eating experiences along this route. suggestions?
Ubuntu Napa--Mixed Feelings
you should have had the carrot-orange juice with the glass rimmed with a spicy cumin-salt mix. completely delicious.
overall, i put my lunch at ubuntu as one of the top 10 meals in my life. maybe top 5. everything (with the exception of the dessert: cheesecake in a jar) was pleasing to the eye and astonishing on the palate. i loved the chickpea dish. for me everything was in balance...just the right amount of cheese. my husband had the radish dish and the smoked grits. i have never seen or eaten anything so beautiful...deep complexity of flavors and textures.
my only negative comment would be to train the waitstaff how to pronounce chevre. a small bone...
