Portland has several authentic French Restaurants but I keep going back to my two favorites. Tuesday, I went to Le Bouchon for their Lyonnaise Liver and Onions. It's always delicious and whenever it's available, I order it. Of course, it must be accompanied with a glass of Cote du Rhone. Their menu is full of all the well known classical French dishes and the owner/Chef was born and trained in France. For those from Portland who are reading this, you must give them a try. I always go for lunch when the servings are a bit smaller and the prices are about half of those at dinner. They are on 14th Ave. between Glisan and Hoyt.
At the opposite of the French spectrum is Brasserie Montmartre where they serve more modern French "cafe style" food. Their decor and ambiance is elegant and comfortable and when they play French music, you can almost feel like you're in France. Lunch or brunch is my favorite time to visit there because they are located near the streetcar and MAX lines and they are close to Pioneer Square and Macys. It was a fun way to spend this lovely sunny Portland day, which will likely be the last for the summer/fall season. Starting in a few days we're being told that back-to-back rain storms are on the way so we're ready to officially usher fall into Portland.
I just brought my suitcase up from storage so little Bella is giving me her "stinky-eye" look, afraid that I'm leaving her. What a surprise she'll get when I start to pack and her blanket is the first into the suitcase. She and I are going to run away to Lincoln City for the weekend. Roger can't go because of a massive dose of homework and Allison wanted to join me but had other plans. (If all else fails................. take Bella). Why am I going? To audition for Wheel of Fortune.......................
Yes, I know it's a longshot, particularly because of my age (Maybe I'll lie and knock off about ten years) but it will still be fun just for the experience. The drive will be leisurely and it's only about two hours through some beautiful countryside so I'll take my camera with the hope of finding some interesting photos along the way.
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