#13 phở
$, Happy Hour, Vietnamese, Powellhurst Gilbert
"My family and I eat Vietnamese soup at least once a week. The #13 has beef tendon and flank in it. Swirl in a little hot chili sauce and oh man!"
ChefAdam Sappington
Portland
My Venues
- Country Cat Dinnerhouse & Bar
- 7937 SE Stark St
- Portland, OR
Accolades
- Nominee for Best Chef: NorthwestJames Beard Foundation
- WinnerIron Chef America
- Best RestaurantsPortland Monthly
- 100 Favorite RestaurantsWillamette Week
- AuthorHeartlandia: Heritage Recipes from The Country Cat
- ChefsFeed WinnerOne of the Best Things to Eat in Portland
Where I Go Out
Vegan Deluxe sandwich
$, American, Hosford Abernethy
"This is a great, light, hot sandwich that is so satisfying but doesn’t leave you weighed down. It's filled with grilled onions, wilted spinach, tomatoes and hummus and served on toasted pumpernickel bread that's served in a dark lounge with kitschy, retro decor."
Bryan's Bowl
$$, Tacos, Mexican, Hawthorne
"They use really great, fresh ingredients at this little Mexican spot. You can have it vegetarian or not, and the fresh tortillas are so comforting. Be prepared to wait in line if you go during prime dining hours, but it's so worth it."
Biwa hamburger
"The bacon, the bun, and the Asian spice on this burger are amazing! It's only served on their late-night menu after 10 p.m. on weekdays and after 11:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays."
Baguette
$$, Bakery, Hosford Abernethy
"Tim Healea sets the standard for amazing artisan bread in Portland."
Insalata Nostrana
$$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Italian, Southeast Portland
"I love Nostrana's spin on this classic salad. They soak the radicchio so it isn’t bitter, and the accompaniment of the garlicky dressing is a great combination."
At My Venues
Chicken fried steak
$$, Outdoor Seating, Modern, Full Bar, American, Breakfast, Montavilla
"I rarely desire breakfast for brunch, and this dish is a nice alternative. The chicken fried steak is served up with mashed potatoes and braised greens, and although it's typically served with gravy, I prefer it with some lemon wedges and hot sauce. If I'm in the mood to spank my arteries, I'll go with a side of Hollandaise instead."
Cast-iron skillet fried chicken
$$, Outdoor Seating, Modern, Full Bar, American, Breakfast, Montavilla
"This fried chicken isn't actually crispy; it comes in a bowl of greens and broth. However, it is really moist and delicious, and the accompaniments are great."
The Slow Burn
$$, Outdoor Seating, Modern, Full Bar, American, Breakfast, Montavilla
"The Country Cat serves brunch seven days a week, making it one of the few places in Portland where you can get brunch on a Tuesday. My favorite dish is the pork chili, which has shredded pork shoulder rather than ground meat; it's perfectly spiced and never dry. When combined with two fried eggs and grits, this makes for a great breakfast."
Salt baked salmon
$$, Outdoor Seating, Modern, Full Bar, American, Breakfast, Montavilla
"Salt baked salmon is without a doubt my favorite way to eat this fish. #jbf"
