Monday, June 24, 2013

Andina - 10 years and counting...

I am long overdue for this post but I wanted to quickly mention that this month (I know, I know...it is almost over) is Andina's 10 year anniversary! This is quite an accomplishment and owner, Mama Doris, has a lot to be proud of! She was kind enough to treat some PDX bloggers to a wonderful evening where we learned about the history of her restaurant, her love for Peru and the inspiration behind the delicious food and drink.

Fortunately for me, this wasn't my first time dining at Andina, but it was one of my more memorable dining experiences. I wish I could sit with a restaurant owner at every meal. It is unbelievable to hear the inspiration behind the cuisine and the story behind the family and the employees.

I was amazed by the thought behind every creation - even their cocktails. We met Head Bartender, Greg Hoitsma, and learned about his travels through Peru and his history at Andina. All of his cocktails have a story. I recommend you visit Greg so he can tell you all about one of their signature cocktails, Sacsayhuamán, better known as the "sexy woman." It has nothing to do with the translation but everything to do with the pronunciation.

Below are a couple some iPhone snaps from the evening. You can find more photos from the PDX bloggers here!




Andina Restaurant
1314 NW Glisan
Portland, Oregon 97209
503.228.9535

disclaimer: this was a hosted event, but all opinions are my own. 

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Don't forget! June is Portland's Dining Month

June is the best time of the year. Why, you ask?

Well...it is the kick-off to summer in Portland. The sun starts to show itself, beer festivals begin, outdoor patios open, running season is in full swing and it is DINING MONTH! Yes...three course meals for $29 at your favorite restaurants in PDX.

This is a great time to check out some of those special restaurants that have been on you list for months.   Take advantage of the great deal and see what the 80+ restaurants have to offer.

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Some places that I plan to visit: 
Riffle NW
Wildwood Restaurant
Imperial
Genoa

Check out more of the restaurants and details here. Where do you plan to go?