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April 28th, 2009
We just had a discussion with some gal pals about what we like better—breakfast, dinner or lunch. (Okay so we’re not solving the climate crisis, but sometimes you gotta ponder the easy stuff.) Anyhoo, we all agreed that lunch—if done right—can be the best meal of the day. So we started thinking… why not give our readers a crib sheet on some of our favorite lunch spots? You know—the inside info on what’s new and tasty—and even some discounts! So here it is: Portland Picks’ Let’s Do Lunch edition. You’ll find everything you need to make an informed decision about where to go, what to eat, some out-of-the-box lunch ideas, and of course, the magic words you need to save a few bucks.
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Seriously, let’s do lunch. |
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Just because it’s your lunch hour doesn’t mean you can’t dine well. Fenouil—the Parisian brasserie in the Pearl—offers sophisticated lunch fare like Salade Nicoise, Croque Monsieur, Croissant au Crabe and other delights that transport your tastebuds from Portland to Paris. And patio seating? Oh, la la! Fenouil |
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| 2 | Save 20% On Lauro’s Seasonal Lunch Menu! Enjoy Lauro's new seasonal lunch menu—innovative salads, sandwiches, pizzas, pastas, a daily risotto special, a fish entrée and the much-loved Lauro burger. Mention Portland Picks to your server or bring in this ad for 20% off, 11:30 am–2 pm, Tuesdays–Saturdays, through June 30! (Restrictions apply.) Lauro Kitchen3377 SE Division St. Portland, OR 97202 503.239.7000 www.laurokitchen.com |
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| 3 | CHOW—Fast & Fresh in the Pearl Looking for a great lunch spot in the Pearl? CHOW it is, seven days a week! Enjoy fabulous salads and stacked sandwiches (fresh-baked bread + natural meats and cheeses = delish). Knock 20% off your check when you mention Portland Picks through May 22! (Catering excluded.) Bonus? Breakfast is served all day! CHOW |
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| 4 | Enjoy the Blue Plate Special at 50 Plates Pinching pennies at lunchtime? 50 Plates’ Blue Plate Lunch Special serves up American classics at their best—delish and wallet-friendly, at around $8 each! It changes daily, and favorites include Roast Turkey with Brown Gravy, Sautéed Cod on Mushroom Scrapple, and Country Ham with Biscuits and Apricot Jam. Order up! 50 Plates |
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| 5 | New Digs for Vita Café = Great Food for You! Vita Café |
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| 6 | It’s Always Happy Hour Somewhere The Happy Hour Guidebook will be your new BFF—it’s a great resource for a late lunch! Nibbles and cocktails await with more than 225 objectively-rated listings, maps, and even space to make your own ratings. It’s now 50% off, just for you! Click the link below to order. |
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We’re always looking for old-school Italian. And now one of downtown Portland’s finest, Mama Mia Trattoria, is open for lunch. With soup, salad, pizza, sandwiches (like Chicken Parmigiana) and pasta favorites (Penne alla Vodka!) for under $10, quick service and the freshest ingredients, it’s Viva Italia for us! Mama Mia Trattoria |
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| 8 | Now This is What We Call Multi-Tasking We are smitten with Transformations Spa MD’s Monday lunch special: make an appointment for Botox or Juvederm from 11 am–2 pm on Mondays, and they’ll order you a wonderful boxed lunch from Villagio bakery! (Plan a little longer for Juvederm, but you’ll be looking great and well-fed in a jif!) Transformations Spa MD |
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| 9 | Healthy and Delicious Food, Made with Love When you're too busy to think about lunch, and a tuna sandwich isn't tempting, LoveJoy Food can help. Every week they post new online menus emphasizing local, organic and seasonal ingredients—delivered to your door! Enter the code “ppicks” at the bottom of the order page to save $10 on your first order! |
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Whether you have 45 minutes to scarf a Painted Hills burger with applewood bacon or all afternoon to enjoy patio seating by the garden at Union Station, Wilf’s is the place. Will it be the famous Dungeness crab/Oregon bay shrimp Wilf’s salad? A box lunch to go? We love it all! Wilfs Restaurant |
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We hope you found Let’s Do Lunch to be inspirational—and hopefully, |
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