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Answered: Which Portland restaurant reminds you of home?

A table filled with German dishes like pretzels, schnitzel and sausage.

It’s even better when you can share the food with loved ones. | Photo by @zurbangerman

We asked our readers “what Portland restaurant best reminds you of where you’re from?” Like the most delectable signature dishes, their responses deserve to be shared. Bon appétit.

“The Screen Door on Burnside. I was raised in the deep Ozarks of southern Missouri.” - Louise J.

“Screen Door. The fried okra is the best in town and actually might be the ONLY fried okra in town. Everything there reminds me of sweet home Alabama (except the attitude).” - Allen T.

“G-Love really reminds me of the cool, healthy, fresh food of Southern California. The playlist echoing throughout the restaurant, the fun cocktails, and colorful plates all remind me of home!” - Sarah A.

“Hopscotch” - Darcy G.

“La Moule” - Bram R.

“I am from New York. I think the dim sum spots on 82nd. I am vegan now, so can’t eat a lot there, but we always bring my parents.” - J.P.

“Dirty Lettuce” - Amber P.

“Off the Leash Chicago Food Truck” - John K.

A po' boy sandwich from Matt and Memere's. — “The Ken” po’ boy comes with Patton’s hot beef patties and fried shrimp. | Photo by @matt_and_memeres

"Matt and Memere’s cooks some of the best New Orleans food. They have shrimp, crawfish, catfish, gumbo, red beans and rice and many other traditional New Orleans dishes. Their food is delicious and spot on for hometown specialties. I love that they use local NOLA ingredients.” - Alison B.

“The Frying Scotsman fish & chip cart reminds me of my Scottish home.” - John D.

“Otto Pizzeria, cause I’m from Italy” - Paola F.

“Urban German in North Portland. I’m from Pennsylvania and my heritage is German. Love those soft pretzels!” Katharine B.

“Michael’s Italian Beef & Sausage” - Eric K.

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Tuesday, March 7

ConCocktail, Hosted by Dr. Xander Gerrymander | Tuesday, Mar. 7 | 9 p.m. | Star Theater, 13 NW Sixth Ave., Portland | $12-$75 | Enjoy a live-judged contest showcasing the skills of local bartenders as they shake and mix their best concoctions in three timed rounds.

Wednesday, March 8

What the Cat Dragged In | Wednesday, Mar. 8 | 7 p.m. | Show Bar, 1300 SE Stark St. #101, Portland | Free | Trivia and open-mic performances come together for a darn fine time.
Special Event: Sinisterhood Podcast | Wednesday, Mar. 8 | 7:15 p.m. | Helium Comedy Club, 1510 SE Ninth Ave., Portland | $27-$67 | Join the Full Moon Energy Tour for this live recording of the podcast that covers everything creepy and comedic.

Thursday, March 9

Traditional Irish Music | Thursday, March 9 | 6 p.m. | Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar, 112 SW Second Ave., Portland | Free | Grab your Galway pals, your Dublin buds, and companions from Cork for this night of toe tappin’ and fiddle playin’ in preparation for the main green event.

Friday, March 10

Taylor Rave | Friday, Mar. 10 | 8 p.m. | Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell St., Portland | $25 | Throw on your best cardigan and glow sticks for a night of Taylor Swift remixes, lasers, neon lights, balloons, and more.

Saturday, March 11

Rose City Sneaker Fest | Saturday, Mar. 11 | 12-6 p.m. | The Leftbank Annex, 101 N. Weidler St., Portland | $15 | Get your kicks and buy/sell/trade the finest footwear that Portland has to offer.
Pokey LaFarge with Cicada Rhythm | Saturday, Mar. 11 | 8 p.m. | Alberta Abbey, 126 NE Alberta St., Portland | $30 | Catch “that wholesome Midwestern boy” as he brings blues and western swing to town.

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Weather

48º | Cloudy with morning showers | 40% chance of rain

Sunrise + Sunset

Rise: 6:37 a.m.
Set: 6:05 p.m.

Plan Ahead

Like brunch a bunch? Well, StormBreaker Brewing is now offering it from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays at its North Mississippi Avenue location. And you won’t want to miss the 7th annual Brewstillery Festival (Saturday, March 11) for a selection of local spirits and beer pairings. 🍳 (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

Outdoors

Skiers and snowboarders may want to check the settings on their iPhones or Apple Watches before they set out to shred the slopes of Mount Hood. Crash Detection, a newer feature that automatically calls 911 in the event of a car accident, has led to several false alarms on the snow. ⛷️ (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

Eat

Radicchio — pronounced ruh-dee-kee-oh — is a purple leafy vegetable that’s taking the PNW by storm, showing up in everything from salads to food festivals. Local farms like Wild Roots Farm see it as a way to span the “hunger gap” during the season when there’s not much else growing. 🥬 (OPB)

Sports

Portland Thorns: They’re in the game. Video game developer EA Sports is adding all 12 NWSL teams to FIFA 23, along with their authentic kits, trophies, player likenesses, and even their signature celebrations. The expansion will be available to gamers Saturday, March 25. 🎮 (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Thanks to the Trail Blazers front office’s investment in arena technology, fans are experiencing games unlike ever before. The benefits reach people at home too, with statistics (like shot distance or expected make percentage) shared in real time on ROOT Sports’ broadcasts. 🏀 (Portland Tribune)

Biz

Say it ain’t so, Ex Novo. Following the news that Ex Novo Brewing would be backing out of Hillsboro’s downtown development, the company has decided to put the North Portland and Beaverton locations up for sale to refocus on operations in the owner’s native New Mexico. 🍺 (The New School + The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

Announced

Sadly for classical music lovers, the Oregon Symphony’s annual waterfront concert will not return this summer. Last September, over 7,500 people attended Tom McCall Waterfront Park for the state’s “largest free community concert,” but the organization says rising costs have made continuing it impossible. (Portland Business Journal)

Cause

Good food for a good cause? Count us in. Not only does PDXPOP! gourmet popcorn taste great — it also does great work. Each and every sale supports Meals On Wheels People’s mission of providing nutritious meals to homebound older adults. Grab a bag (or three). 🍿 *

Wellness

Our go-to product to relieve tension and decrease under eye puffiness: an ice roller. Not to mention, it’s the perfect way to cool off your face after an intense workout or morning run. These ice globes are also a great skincare addition to help soothe and depuff. *

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What’s your favorite Portland brewery?

PDXtoday breweries bracket

What’s your favorite brewery in Portland? | Graphic by 6AM City

Friendly competition, anyone?

With the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments just around the corner, we’re joining the fun of bracket competitions with a face-off of our own. Last year, you all helped us name the best coffee shop: Happy Cup Coffee Company. Now, we need your help to determine Portland’s best brewery.

Not a sports fan? No worries. Our bracket will focus on a hot topic among Portlanders: beer.

In order to get our initial lineup of eight contestants, we want to know your favorite breweries around town. Tell us with this survey and stay tuned to learn how to participate in the tournament.

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Ben.

Editor’s pick: The PDXtoday team is planning a coworking session somewhere in the city for later this week and we’re asking you for places that we should check out. Maybe it’s a can’t-miss coffee shop or a fantastic food hall.

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