Portland’s Dining Month Serves Foodies on a Budget

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Briauna Skye McKizzie, GoLocalPDX Contributor

Food

Ranging from casual to formal, over a hundred restaurants will open its doors serving their most creative and delicious meals.

This March, Portland plans to keep up its tradition of hosting Dining Month, the perfect event for foodies on a budget.

The tradition began in 2009 and allows individuals with a curious palate to try out participating restaurants serving three-course meals for just $29.

Ranging from casual to formal, over a hundred restaurants will open their doors and offer their most creative and delicious meals.

Higgins, Huber’s Café, Papa Haydn and 3 Doors Down are just some of the well known and established participating restaurants.

There’s also some newbies in the mix that are quickly garnering the approval of Portland’s food connoisseurs.

Some of the new restaurants participating are Levant, Fireside, and Xico.

Donations will be made to The Oregon Food Bank for every reservation that is made through OpenTable.

Portland Dining Month lasts from March 1-31st.

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Portland restaurants are doing every thing they can to woo you and your loved one to their establoishment. Here is a short list of some that are doing something special.

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Bluehour

Executive chef, Kyo Koo has gained knowledge from around the globe and is planning an international prix fixe menu for $75 per person this Valentine's Day.

Bluehour is located at 250 NW 13th Ave. 503-226-3394

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The Fireside

Fireside offers a cozy fireplace to wam up next to as well as creative, craft cocktails and a rustic, regionnnally inspired menu.

The Fireside is located at 801 NW 23rd Ave. 503-477-9505

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Fogo de Chão

The full menu will be available with 15 cuts of meat and Brazilial inspired cocktails. Guests who dine at Fogo de Chão from Friday, the 13th through the following Sunday will also be given complimentary certificates for their next visit.

Fogo de Chão is located at 930 SW 6th Ave. 503-241-0900

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Marché

If you're looking to get out of the city for a romantic evening, Marché Restaurant in Eugene is a perfect place to dine. Marché will offer their regular menu as well as a prix fixe menu on Saturday and Sunday.

Marché is located at 296 East Fifth Ave. Eugene, OR. 541-342-3612

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Mediterranean Exploration

Offering from a regular family style menu, Mediterranean Exploration is a great place to fill up and drink up on Valentine's day.

Mediterranean Exploration is located at 333 NW 13th Ave. 503-222-0906

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Levant

Levant's regular a la carte menu will be available along with a chef's tasting menu for $55 per person, specializing in Middle Eastern and Northeastern African cuisine.

Levant is Located at 2448 E Burnside. 503-954-2322

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Olympic Provisions

Both locations of Olympic Provisions will be featuring a prix fixe menu at $55 per person as well as sommelier wine tasting at $30 per person. The prix fixe menus will vary by location.

SE Location: 107 SE Washington St. 503-954-3663

NW Location: 1632 NW Thurman St. 503-894-8136