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The Largest Selection of Wholesale Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Products in Portland
When it comes to trying new, exciting cuisine, few foods hit the spot like a deliciously fresh Mediterranean meal. However, we know that it can be very difficult to find authentic Mediterranean grocery wholesalers in Portland, OR. Having lived in metro Atlanta for years, we realized that our customers needed an easy way to find quality wholesale Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food in bulk. That is why we created Nazareth Grocery Mediterranean Market - to give everyone a chance to enjoy tasty, healthy food, desserts, and authentic Mediterranean gifts at wholesale prices.
Founded in 2009, Nazareth Grocery has become one of Portland's leading international wholesale grocery stores. We are very proud to serve our customers and do everything in our power to give them the largest selection of high-quality wholesale goods available.
If you're looking for the freshest, most delicious Middle Eastern wholesale products and ingredients, you will find them here at the best prices in the state. We encourage you to swing by our store in Marietta to see our selection for yourself. We think that you will be impressed!
The Nazareth Difference
At Nazareth Grocery Mediterranean Market, our mission is simple: bring you and your family the largest selection of wholesale Mediterranean products in Portland. When coupled with our helpful, friendly staff and authentic Middle Eastern atmosphere, it's easy to see why we are the top Middle Eastern grocery wholesaler in Portland, OR. We're proud to carry just about every kind of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern product that you can think of, from prepared meals and hookahs to fine seasonings and sweets. We're here for our customers and want each one of them to have a unique, one-of-a-kind experience when they shop with us.
Our loyal customers love our selection of the following wholesale foods and gifts:
Fresh Breads
Olives
Hummus
Cheeses
Sauces
Savory Foods
Desserts
Drinks
Hookahs
Tobacco
Gifts
Much More!
- The Largest Selection of Wholesale Mediterranean
- The Nazareth Difference
- Most Popular Wholesale Mediterranean Foods
- Most Popular Wholesale Middle Eastern Foods
- Benefits of Eating a Mediterranean Diet
- Benefits of Eating a Mediterranean Diet Tips
- Why Buy Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Products Wholesale?
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Most Popular Wholesale Mediterranean Foods
There is so much more to Mediterranean food than pizza and pasta. The perfect climate combined with delicious foods and amazing wine makes the Mediterranean incredibly irresistible. That's why our customers absolutely love to buy this kind of cuisine in bulk. Every country in this region has its own set of specialties and delicacies, each with its own flavors and styles of preparation.
Mediterranean countries include:
- France
- Greece
- Italy
- Turkey
- Syria
- Egypt
- Israel
- Libya
- Morocco
- Tunisia
- Spain
So, when it comes to the most popular wholesale Mediterranean products in Portland,
what are we talking about?
Feta Cheese
Feta cheese is a classic Mediterranean dairy product that is often enjoyed on its own, in Greek salads, on bread, or mixed with zucchini. Depending on where the feta is sourced and produced, the cheese can be made from cow, sheep, or goat milk, or even a combination of the three. Regardless of the animal it comes from, this delicious cheese is a crowd favorite.
Baba Ganoush
This Levantine dish is one of the most well-known Mediterranean dishes to eat in the United States. It typically comes in the form of a dip, served with pita or another kind of dipping bread. Commonly served before dinner as an appetizer of sorts, it usually features tahini, eggplant, garlic, spices, and sometimes yogurt. This tasty cuisine works great as a spread on a sandwich, or you can even eat it with a spoon, all on its own.
Baklava
If you have never tried authentic baklava before, get ready to have your mind blown. This dessert is a traditional Mediterranean food that will have your taste buds craving more and more. Once you open a box of baklava from our Mediterranean grocery wholesaler in Portland, OR, you won't want to stop eating! Baklava is made with layers of thin filo dough, which is layered together, filled with chopped nuts (think pistachios), and sealed with honey or syrup. Baklava is so good that its origins are debated, leaving many wondering which country invented the dessert. Everyone from the Turks to the Greeks and even Middle Easterners hold unique takes on baklava. Try each one to discover your favorite!
Most Popular Wholesale Middle Eastern Foods
Fresh, healthy, aromatic, rich: it's no wonder that the popularity of Middle Eastern cuisine and products has skyrocketed in the United States. This genre of cuisine features a large variety of foods, from Halvah to Labneh. If there were one common theme throughout all Middle Eastern food, it would be the bright, vibrant herbs and spices that are used. These flavorings help create rich, complex flavors that foodies fawn over. Typically, Middle Eastern food is piled high for all to eat, with enough food for an entire republic to put down.
Tabbouleh
This refreshing, healthy dish is chock-full of greens, herbs, tomatoes, and bulgur (or cracked wheat), creating a memorable, bold flavor. This dish may be eaten on its own or paired with a shawarma sandwich or helping of falafel. It's best to buy your ingredients in bulk to make this dish because it tastes best freshly made with family around to enjoy. Just be sure to bring a toothpick to the tabbouleh party - you're almost certain to have some leafy greens stuck in your teeth after eating.
Shawarma
We mentioned shawarma above, and for good reason - this dish is enjoyed by men and women around the world, and of course, right here in the U.S. Except for falafel, this might be the most popular Middle Eastern food item in history. Shawarma is kind of like a Greek gyro, with slow-roasted meat stuffed in laffa with veggies and sauce. The blend of spices and the smoky meat mix together to create a tangy, meaty flavor that you will want to keep eating for hours. For western-style shawarma, try using beef or chicken. For a more traditional meal, try using lamb from our Middle Eastern grocery distributor in Portland, OR.
Hummus
Traditionally used as a dip meant for fresh pita, hummus is a combo of chickpeas, garlic, and tahini, blended together until silky, smooth, and creamy. You can find hummus in just about any appetizer section of a Middle Eastern restaurant menu. That's because it's considered a staple of Middle Eastern food that can be enjoyed by itself, as a spread, or with fresh-baked pita bread. Hummus is also very healthy, making it a no-brainer purchase from our grocery store.
Benefits of Eating a Mediterranean Diet
If there's one diet that is most well-known for its health benefits, it has got to be the Mediterranean diet. In 2019, U.S. News & World Report listed the Mediterranean diet as No. 1 on its best over diet list. This incredible diet has been cited to help with weight loss, brain health, heart health, diabetes prevention, and cancer prevention.
Whether you already love Mediterranean food or you're looking to make some positive changes in your life, this "diet" is for you. Eating cuisine like Greek food, Persian food, Turkish food, and Italian food is healthy and tastes great. Even better than that? At Nazareth Wholesale Grocery, we have many staples of the Mediterranean diet for sale in bulk so that you can stock up on your favorites at the best prices around.
So, what exactly is the Mediterranean diet?
It is a way of eating that incorporates traditional Greek, Italian, and other Mediterranean cultures' foods. These foods are often plant-based and make up the foundation of the diet, along with olive oil. Fish, seafood, dairy, and poultry are also included in moderation. Red meat and sweets are only eaten in moderation, not in abundance. Mediterranean food includes many forms of nuts, fruits, vegetables, fish, seeds, and more. Of course, you can find at them all at our wholesale Mediterranean grocery store!
Here are just a few of the many benefits of eating a healthy Mediterranean diet:
Reduced Risk
of Heart Disease
Many studies have been conducted on this diet, many of which report that Mediterranean food is excellent for your heart. Some of the most promising evidence comes from a randomized clinical trial published in 2013. For about five years, researchers followed 7,000 men and women around the country of Spain. These people had type 2 diabetes or were at a high risk for cardiovascular disease. Participants in the study who ate an unrestricted Mediterranean diet with nuts and extra-virgin olive oil were shown to have a 30% lower risk of heart events.
Reduced Risk
of Stroke for Women
In addition to the heart-healthy benefits of a Mediterranean diet, studies have shown that eating healthy Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foods can reduce the chances of stroke in women. The study was conducted in the U.K., which included women between the ages of 40 and 77. Women who stuck to the Mediterranean diet showed a lower risk of having a stroke - especially women who were at high risk of having one.
Benefits of Eating a Mediterranean Diet
First and foremost, purchase your Mediterranean and Middle Eastern wholesale foods from Nazareth Grocery - we're always updating our inventory! Getting started on this healthy, delicious diet is easy.
Try these tips:
1.
Instead of unhealthy sweets like candy and ice cream, try eating fresh fruit instead. It's refreshing, tasty, and often packed with great vitamins and nutrients.
2.
Try eating fish twice a week, in lieu of red meat. Fish is much healthier and doesn't have the unfortunate side effects of red meat, like inflammation.
3.
Try planning out your meals using beans, whole grains, and veggies. Don't start with meats and sweets.
4.
They're tasty, but try to avoid processed foods completely.
5.
Instead of using butter to flavor your food, use extra virgin olive oil instead. Olive oil contains healthy fats and tastes great too.
6.
Try to get more exercise and get out of the house. The Mediterranean lifestyle is an active one, best enjoyed in the beautiful sunshine when possible.
Why Buy Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Products Wholesale?
Buying wholesale and retail are quite different. When you buy products from a wholesaler, you're essentially buying from the middleman between a retail establishment and the manufacturer. Wholesale purchases are almost always made in bulk. Because of that, buyers pay a discounted price. That's great for normal buyers and great for business owners, who can sell those products to profit. This higher price is called the retail price, and it is what traditional customers pay when they enter a retail store.
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Schools in Portland, Oregon, reach tentative deal with teachers union after nearly month-long strike
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s largest school district said late Sunday it had reached a tentative agreement with its teachers union and roughly 45,000 students would be back in school Monday after more than three weeks without classes.The agreement must still be voted on by teachers who have been on the picket line since Nov. 1 over issues of pay, class sizes and planning time. It must also be approved by the school board, but the union agreed that classes could resume while those votes go forward. Portland Public Schools...
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s largest school district said late Sunday it had reached a tentative agreement with its teachers union and roughly 45,000 students would be back in school Monday after more than three weeks without classes.
The agreement must still be voted on by teachers who have been on the picket line since Nov. 1 over issues of pay, class sizes and planning time. It must also be approved by the school board, but the union agreed that classes could resume while those votes go forward. Portland Public Schools students missed 11 days of school before the district began its weeklong Thanksgiving break.
“We are relieved to have our students returning to school and know that being out of school for the last three weeks — missing classmates, teachers and learning — has been hard for everyone,” Superintendent Guadalupe Guerrero said in a statement.
The teachers’ union said the tentative deal was a big win for teachers and students alike in areas of classroom size, teachers salaries, health and safety and mental health supports for children still struggling from the pandemic. Students will make up missed school days by cutting a week off winter break and adding days in the new year.
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“This contract is a watershed moment for Portland students, families, and educators” said Portland Teachers Association President Angela Bonilla. “Educators have secured improvements on all our key issues. ... Educators walked picket lines alongside families, students, and allies - and because of that, our schools are getting the added investment they need.”
The deal would provide educators with a 13.8% cumulative cost-of-living increase over the next three years and about half of all educators would earn an extra 10.6% from yearly step increases, PPS said. The agreement would also add classroom time for elementary and middle grades starting next year and increase teacher planning time by 90 minutes each week for elementary and middle-aged classrooms.
The district would also triple the number of team members dedicated to supporting students’ mental and emotional health.
Students last attended school on Halloween.
Many parents were supportive of the striking teachers, but as the school closures dragged on, some raised concerns about learning loss among students, especially after the long school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. There was no online instruction during the strike.
Tensions escalated as talks continued during the Thanksgiving break, with teachers marching on Tuesday across a major bridge and stopping rush-hour traffic for about 15 minutes. One school board member’s rental property was vandalized and another had posters taped to his car, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported.
Even celebrities, including several actors who portray beleaguered and underfunded teachers on ABC’s hit comedy show “Abbott Elementary,” posted videos of support on the teachers union’s Facebook.
The Portland Association of Teachers, which represents more than 4,000 educators, said it was the first teachers strike in the school district. The union has been bargaining with the district for months for a new contract after its previous one expired in June.
Teachers were angry about growing class sizes, lack of classroom support and planning time, and salaries that haven’t kept up with inflation. The annual base salary in the district starts at roughly $50,000.
Portland Public Schools repeatedly said it didn’t have the money to meet the union’s demands. Oregon lawmakers approved in June a record $10.2 billion K-12 budget for the next two years, but school district representatives said that wasn’t enough. Earlier this month, some state lawmakers held a news conference on the steps of the state Capitol to urge a resolution.
The district urged voters in its statement to press state lawmakers for better school funding and said it would have to make budget cuts to afford the concessions to the teachers’ union.
Can Portland expect snow? Rod Hill's Winter Outlook 2023-24
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KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill has been doing his Winter Outlook for more than 20 years. Here's what he's forecasting for snow in Portland and on Mount Hood this winter.PORTLAND, Ore. — This winter's outlook is centered on the high-confidence projection from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that ...
KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill has been doing his Winter Outlook for more than 20 years. Here's what he's forecasting for snow in Portland and on Mount Hood this winter.
PORTLAND, Ore. — This winter's outlook is centered on the high-confidence projection from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that El Niño conditions will continue through March of 2024.
The most recent El Niño, back in 2015-2016, brought the wettest month on record for Portland, leading to flooding and one of the strongest tornadoes on record in Washington. Most of the time, however, El Niño winters, especially in the Pacific Northwest, are mild and dry.
What does that mean for this winter's weather? It looks to be a mild winter with higher-than-normal temperatures, very little snow in Portland and on the valley floor (as little as zero to three inches), a decent chance of a freezing rain storm, an elevated chance of high-wind episodes, below-average snow totals at Mount Hood and the chance of a slow start to the ski season through the holidays.
Credit: Rod Hill, KGW
How I did with my winter outlook last year: Before we go any further, here's a recap of my winter outlook from last year. The most significant call was the projection for big snowstorms to take place in mid- to late-February.
Credit: Rod Hill, KGW
El Niño winters in the PNW are usually mild and dry: As mentioned, an El Niño winter is likely this winter. The typical El Niño flow pattern leads to an active, wet southern jet stream flow, bringing heavy rains to California and much of the southeastern United States. The northern jet stream tends to bring dry and mild ridging over the Pacific Northwest, while ushering cold Canadian air across the Great Lakes and Northeast.
Credit: Rod Hill, KGW
A moderate El Niño? A combination or spaghetti chart of weather models show equatorial water temperatures that define the El Niño cycle projected at 1.0 to 1.4 degrees Celsius above normal, defining a moderate event.
Credit: Rod Hill, KGW
It looks like a mild winter: Here are my conclusions for the upcoming winter, leaning heavily on the comparison winters of 2002-2003, 2009-2010 and 2015-2016. Notice the winter or rainy season months of November to March show 13 of 15 months having above-normal mean temperatures. A mild winter is my highest confidence projection for this winter.
Credit: Rod Hill, KGW
Little snow in the valley, but maybe an ice storm? My second forecast conclusion shows little Portland snow or zero to 3 inches of total valley floor snowfall. It is interesting to note that my research shows a better chance of freezing rain this winter than snow. Could we be in for an ice storm?
Credit: Rod Hill, KGW
Precipitation totals are tough to call: Bulletin point three is my conclusion that data from past comparative El Niño years do not support the ability to project precipitation totals. Meaning I cannot make a call for a dry, wet or normal winter.
Credit: Rod Hill, KGW
A bit of gusty wind: Finally, a fourth point shows an elevated chance for several south wind events with gusty winds in the valley reaching 50-60 mph. Nothing unusual here, simply an expected two to three south wind alert days.
Credit: Rod Hill, KGW
A dry winter is more likely than a wet one: Although I mentioned a no-confidence call to project total precipitation, El Niño winters are historically more dry than wet in terms of total statistics. There is always concern of an alarmingly dry season. Notice four of the five driest water years on record since 1950 are El Niño seasons.
Credit: Rod Hill, KGW
Expect a warm December: Here is my Winter Outlook for 2023-2024: A mild winter with December being the warmest month in terms of positive anomaly to climate average. A warm December would likely lead to higher-than-normal snow level in the Cascades and bring a near zero chance of low-level snow.
Credit: Rod Hill, KGW
Little to no snow on the valley floor: As mentioned, no confidence to predict precipitation totals, but little to snow is expected. Data does support a decent chance to see a freezing rain event.
Credit: Rod Hill, KGW
Below-normal snowpack in the mountains: Mount Hood snowpack is typically below normal in El Niño winters. Snow levels can reach 5,000 to 6,000 feet or higher more often than a so-called typical winter, meaning more high-elevation rain than better ski seasons would experience.
Credit: Rod Hill, KGW
A slow start to the ski season? Mount Hood snowpack projection for this coming season is 74% of average. There is concern that ski season could get off to a slow start with less-than-ideal snowfall through the holiday season. Keep in mind the timing and quality of snow are often better indicators of a good recreation year than the amount measured in the snowpack come May 1 when the season ends.
Winter Weather Basics and FAQ
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How to get emergency informationWhat you need to know now in the event of a winter storm.ROAD CLOSURES Current PBOT winter weather road closures and chain advisories. To report road hazards, call PBOT Maintenance emergency dispatch 24/7 at 503-823-1700...
How to get emergency information
What you need to know now in the event of a winter storm.
ROAD CLOSURES Current PBOT winter weather road closures and chain advisories. To report road hazards, call PBOT Maintenance emergency dispatch 24/7 at 503-823-1700
WINTER WEATHER CENTER Interactive map showing PBOT’s snow and ice routes, where we deploy salt, as well as real-time traffic, weather, road closure, and plow information.
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GET HOME SAFE: Snow and Ice Travel Tips How to plan ahead for winter weather, plus essential tips for taking transit, walking, biking, and driving in winter weather.
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FAQ for Residents and Businesses
Residents, property owners and our business community are an essential part of helping the city rebound quickly after a storm. Clearing sidewalks and other pathways of snow and ice is vital for everyone who relies on public transit in winter weather, as well as for seniors and people with disabilities. Make sure your family and your fellow employees have a plan to get home safe and that you check on vulnerable neighbors who may need assistance, supplies, or medication.
How PBOT prepares and responds to winter weather
PBOT is ready to respond to weather emergencies 24/7. A single storm can produce wildly different road conditions throughout the city based on timing, weather patterns, and geography. Moisture and cold temperature combine in myriad ways to create hazardous conditions on our roads. Here’s how we prepare and respond in all conditions.
During and after a storm: parking, towing, and road hazards
Other city resources for winter weather
Find out about winter weather services including:
..by visiting the city's Winter weather and City of Portland services page
Where to Find Christmas Dinner or Brunch in Portland
Janey Wonghttps://pdx.eater.com/maps/open-restaurants-christmas-day-portland-oregon
Every year on December 25, countless Portland restaurants and bars close so food service workers can celebrate at home. Thus, for those who don’t celebrate Christmas — or simply loathe cooking a large-scale holiday meal — options for a nice dine-out dinner are limited. Over the last four years, the landscape of the city has dramatically changed, as dozens of downtown hotel bars and restaurants open for holiday specials have fallen away. Still, many of our favorite restaurants around town are open for regular business or spe...
Every year on December 25, countless Portland restaurants and bars close so food service workers can celebrate at home. Thus, for those who don’t celebrate Christmas — or simply loathe cooking a large-scale holiday meal — options for a nice dine-out dinner are limited. Over the last four years, the landscape of the city has dramatically changed, as dozens of downtown hotel bars and restaurants open for holiday specials have fallen away. Still, many of our favorite restaurants around town are open for regular business or special dinners this year, for those interested in spending Christmas dinner at a restaurant. Find General Tso’s, prime rib, and everything in between using the map below.
Note: Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission.
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This Hillsboro Sichuan restaurant will be open on Christmas Day, with its menu of tangy and saucy mapo tofu, tingly cumin lamb, and tender braised brisket hotpot. For something a little more celebratory, opt for one of the restaurant’s crab dishes, whether it’s served simply with its roe or paired with plenty of chiles.
This French country-style farm-to-table restaurant from the team behind Sea Breeze Farm and its Magic Meat Truck will be open this Christmas. Entrees like cassoulet and duck confit with potato-celeriac puree will be on the menu that night, as well as the restaurant’s namesake dish is served with chanterelles, black truffles, and lardons. Reservations are available via Tock.
This stately restaurant within the Hotel Deluxe will be putting out a spread of holiday classics for its Christmas Day grand buffet. The menu will accommodate all dietary needs and reservations are available through OpenTable. Pricing starts at $80 per adult, $30 per child under 12, and infants under two eat free.
Likely Portland’s best spot for mapo tofu, this Portland State University-area Chinese restaurant will be open for dine-in and takeout Christmas Day, with plenty of options worthy of a holiday dinner. Noodles here are hand-shaven, and entrees range from smoked duck to crawfish in a hot and spicy sauce. Plus, Tasty Corner has a nice range of Chinese American and Sichuan dishes, to please a wide variety of dinners.
On Christmas Day, you can tuck into holiday brunch at Jake’s, which is featuring herb-crusted prime rib served with a choice of side, seasonal vegetables, horseradish cream, and au jus. The regular menu will also be available — reservations are encouraged.
The tavern’s prix fixe menu lists dishes like baked brie with roasted pear and hazelnuts; salad with butternut squash panise, dried cherries, and wild rice; lamb meatballs; prime rib with horseradish jus; lemon sole with caper butter sauce; truffle risotto; au gratin potatoes; and roasted broccoli, plus add-ons including lobster thermidor, eggnog creme brulee, and a holiday beverage pairing. Book a reservation on OpenTable.
The Duniway’s restaurant Mayrose is offering a three-course Christmas prix fixe menu for the holiday. Meals start with garlic scallops to start, followed by roast beef with purple potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts or seafood paella. For dessert, diners have a choice of eggnog ice cream with cinnamon biscotti or fruitcake bread pudding. Seats are priced at $60 per person.
Share a Christmas dinner for two at the Portland location of this steakhouse chain, which is carving cuts of chateaubriand steak and serving it with roasted shallots, bearnaise sauce, and a choice of two sides. The three-course meal also includes a winter greens salad and a choice of dessert, such as sticky toffee bread pudding or bananas foster cheesecake. The regular menu will also be available — reservations can be made on the restaurant’s website.
This eastside hotel bar and restaurant will keep its barside lamps on through the holidays, serving its regular menu plus a holiday plate with prime rib, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, and a house-made roll. Festive tipples include bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler’s famed spiked eggnog and the Flannel Shirt, a blend of Westward Whiskey, scotch, Ryan’s Apple Cider, allspice dram, and Averna.
Stop by Cereus on Christmas Day for cocktails and Colombian cuisine. The bar’s holiday menu, available from 3 to 9 p.m., features mushroom and pesto arepas, Peruvian-style ceviche, sancocho de pollo, picada, and arroz con leche.
One of the city’s favorite Chinese restaurants, Master Kong will, in fact, be open on Christmas Day, with its full menu of congee, wonton noodle soup, and hand-filled dumplings and buns. The restaurant is sure to be busy that day, but luckily, Master Kong has a second location on Hawthorne, which will hopefully reduce the crowds at any given location. Large parties are encouraged to call ahead and make a reservation.
This Southeast Division dim sum spot is a destination for juicy shu mai and plump har gow, and the restaurant will be open on Christmas Day. Christmas brunches of handmade dumplings and buns are a lovely option, but the restaurant also serves fun larger dishes that might be nice for Christmas dinner, like fried crispy squab and salt-and-pepper squid. It’s likely that Excellent Cuisine will be popping on December 25, so visiting during the off hours would probably be a smart idea.
This Hillsboro Sichuan restaurant will be open on Christmas Day, with its menu of tangy and saucy mapo tofu, tingly cumin lamb, and tender braised brisket hotpot. For something a little more celebratory, opt for one of the restaurant’s crab dishes, whether it’s served simply with its roe or paired with plenty of chiles.
This French country-style farm-to-table restaurant from the team behind Sea Breeze Farm and its Magic Meat Truck will be open this Christmas. Entrees like cassoulet and duck confit with potato-celeriac puree will be on the menu that night, as well as the restaurant’s namesake dish is served with chanterelles, black truffles, and lardons. Reservations are available via Tock.
This stately restaurant within the Hotel Deluxe will be putting out a spread of holiday classics for its Christmas Day grand buffet. The menu will accommodate all dietary needs and reservations are available through OpenTable. Pricing starts at $80 per adult, $30 per child under 12, and infants under two eat free.
Likely Portland’s best spot for mapo tofu, this Portland State University-area Chinese restaurant will be open for dine-in and takeout Christmas Day, with plenty of options worthy of a holiday dinner. Noodles here are hand-shaven, and entrees range from smoked duck to crawfish in a hot and spicy sauce. Plus, Tasty Corner has a nice range of Chinese American and Sichuan dishes, to please a wide variety of dinners.
On Christmas Day, you can tuck into holiday brunch at Jake’s, which is featuring herb-crusted prime rib served with a choice of side, seasonal vegetables, horseradish cream, and au jus. The regular menu will also be available — reservations are encouraged.
The tavern’s prix fixe menu lists dishes like baked brie with roasted pear and hazelnuts; salad with butternut squash panise, dried cherries, and wild rice; lamb meatballs; prime rib with horseradish jus; lemon sole with caper butter sauce; truffle risotto; au gratin potatoes; and roasted broccoli, plus add-ons including lobster thermidor, eggnog creme brulee, and a holiday beverage pairing. Book a reservation on OpenTable.
The Duniway’s restaurant Mayrose is offering a three-course Christmas prix fixe menu for the holiday. Meals start with garlic scallops to start, followed by roast beef with purple potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts or seafood paella. For dessert, diners have a choice of eggnog ice cream with cinnamon biscotti or fruitcake bread pudding. Seats are priced at $60 per person.
Share a Christmas dinner for two at the Portland location of this steakhouse chain, which is carving cuts of chateaubriand steak and serving it with roasted shallots, bearnaise sauce, and a choice of two sides. The three-course meal also includes a winter greens salad and a choice of dessert, such as sticky toffee bread pudding or bananas foster cheesecake. The regular menu will also be available — reservations can be made on the restaurant’s website.
This eastside hotel bar and restaurant will keep its barside lamps on through the holidays, serving its regular menu plus a holiday plate with prime rib, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, and a house-made roll. Festive tipples include bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler’s famed spiked eggnog and the Flannel Shirt, a blend of Westward Whiskey, scotch, Ryan’s Apple Cider, allspice dram, and Averna.
Stop by Cereus on Christmas Day for cocktails and Colombian cuisine. The bar’s holiday menu, available from 3 to 9 p.m., features mushroom and pesto arepas, Peruvian-style ceviche, sancocho de pollo, picada, and arroz con leche.
One of the city’s favorite Chinese restaurants, Master Kong will, in fact, be open on Christmas Day, with its full menu of congee, wonton noodle soup, and hand-filled dumplings and buns. The restaurant is sure to be busy that day, but luckily, Master Kong has a second location on Hawthorne, which will hopefully reduce the crowds at any given location. Large parties are encouraged to call ahead and make a reservation.
This Southeast Division dim sum spot is a destination for juicy shu mai and plump har gow, and the restaurant will be open on Christmas Day. Christmas brunches of handmade dumplings and buns are a lovely option, but the restaurant also serves fun larger dishes that might be nice for Christmas dinner, like fried crispy squab and salt-and-pepper squid. It’s likely that Excellent Cuisine will be popping on December 25, so visiting during the off hours would probably be a smart idea.
Lazy Days Brewing Takes Over the Former Ex Novo Locations in Portland and Beaverton
Brooke Jackson-Gliddenhttps://pdx.eater.com/2024/2/2/24059375/lazy-days-brewing-opening-portland-beaverton
Lazy Days Brewing, founded by a group of Pacific Foods alumni, has taken over both the North Portland and Beaverto...
Lazy Days Brewing, founded by a group of Pacific Foods alumni, has taken over both the North Portland and Beaverton Ex Novo locations, though longtime fans of the previous brewery shouldn’t be too concerned. Lazy Days is brewing several beers using Ex Novo recipes, including favorites like Sons of Scotland Scotch ale, the Most Interesting Lager in the World, and Perle Haggard Pilsner, which won a gold medal at the 2020 Great American Beer Festival. Both locations still sling Detroit-style pizza, and the Portland brewpub serves dishes like beer cheese soup, burgers, and salads, as well.
Ex Novo Brewing originally opened in North Portland in 2014, expanding to Beaverton and New Mexico in 2019. Founder Joel Gregory grew up in New Mexico, and moved back to his home state to be closer to family. However, in 2023, Gregory decided to sell both Oregon locations, focusing exclusively on the New Mexico branch. When the Lazy Days team purchased the Oregon brewpubs, they agreed to continue contract brewing Ex Novo beers; both of Ex Novo’s previous brewers, Zane Singleton and Joe Smith, stayed on with Lazy Days, and have been developing that label’s beers with new co-owner Jake Elder. Both locations are now open.
Pasture Gets Into the Breakfast Game
Alberta Street’s Pasture, an essential Portland deli and butcher shop, is now serving breakfast in addition to its lunchtime pastrami and beef mortadella sandwiches. Menu items include things like lard and tallow biscuits with sausage gravy, fried eggs, and chicken. In the near future, Pasture will expand its hours into the morning and open seven days each week; however, the space will also begin to phase out its retail butcher shop to make room for a more extensive food program.
Bing Mi Will Move Downtown Next Month
Longstanding jianbing cart Bing Mi closed its Nob Hill cart at the end of 2023, adding jianbing to the menu of its dumpling and noodle restaurant around the corner. However, the cart will find a new life downtown starting in March. The exact location is under wraps as of now, but until then, a full menu of jianbing is available at Bing Mi Dumpling & Noodle Bar, 2572 NW Vaughn Street.
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