BIRTHDAY DINNER

[batskeets]

SO! Because I partied myself out on Saturday, my Actual Birthday (tomorrow night) will be much more relaxed-and-groovy. I'm thinking that I'd like to grab dinner somewhere, after I get done at wushu. I'd like it to potentially be something new-to-me, but it doesn't necessarily have to be... but anyway, yes, I'm seeking recommendations!

I'm looking for a place that:
1) is on the East Side, preferably close-in
2) will be quiet enough on a Tuesday night to have a proper conversation
3) has good food (duh) and relaxed-and-groovy atmosphere
4) doesn't try to rush you out of the place and doesn't mind if you hang out for a while
5) is open relatively late, seeing as I wouldn't be heading over there until around 8pm.
EXTRA CREDIT: gives you something for free on your birthday

Party shenanigans recap to follow soon. In the meantime, my stomach thanks you in advance!

Comments

[katlyn.livejournal.com]

How pricy?

East Burnside, close in - Jade Lounge/Il Piatto, Navarre? Or Hawthorne/Belmont - 3 Doors Down? Chez Machin? (I'd recommend this one a lot, if you haven't been.) Wild Abandon? Blue Monk?

[skeets.livejournal.com]

I have been to none of those, but I know I've already heard good things about at least a few of them!

And I don't mind spending a little more, since it *is* my birthday. :)

[katlyn.livejournal.com]

Well, Chez Machine is good because it's not extremely pricy but it's also very tasty, and not pretentiously upscale.

I like 3 Doors Down, but expect really good food and REALLY good cocktails, with the pricetag to match. Romantic atmosphere.

Blue Monk is more funky. It's a "blues bar" establishment. Often live shows.

I've never been to Wild Abandon, but it looks good and very "Portland Chic". :}

Jade Lounge is decent, but it's not at the top of the list for me. It's nice, food is alright, but I've been in there when it's been a little too loud for me.

[daemonwise.livejournal.com]

All this time, you've been holding out on a decent blues bar in SE?

I may never forgive you.

[katlyn.livejournal.com]

There's also a blues place within spitting distance of the Casa that I've always meant to check out, but haven't.

Sorry. Give me a list of what you want me to tell you about, next time. ;P

[daemonwise.livejournal.com]

I'll have none of your logic.

;P

[xplo-eristotle.livejournal.com]

I just went to Wild Abandon tonight. The food was alright.. but for the price, I expected either better food, more of it, or fancier digs.

[katlyn.livejournal.com]

Ooops. Never mind. Wild Abandon is closed on Tuesdays. :{

[katlyn.livejournal.com]

Oh, there's also that strip of little places on 28th north of the Lauralhurst, but I haven't eaten at any of them. I'm just curious about what they're like.

[bloodred37.livejournal.com]

there is a place in NE near NE Tilamook and 40th called Chameleon and it's awesome.... but entree's are $15-30. Worth it though! I found out about the place from a groupon.

The food is amazing and the place is really relaxing and awesome.

http://www.chameleonpdx.com/menu.htm

[http://users.livejournal.com/_dilate_/]

I think Adam and I are going to go Pambiche, because I've never been. Of course now that I say that someone will chime in to tell me it's disgusting and I should run screaming. I hate picking out new places to eat.

http://www.pambiche.com/

[skeets.livejournal.com]

Heh, yeah, I think in this town, no matter what place you pick, somebody you know will hate it. ;)

I think I'm leaning towards Navarre or Dove Vivi since they sound yummy and are also close to a bar I really like. Let me know how you like Pambiche, though!

[alaindan.livejournal.com]

We went to Bernie's Southern Bistro the other night (NE Alberta) for dinner and much nommage was had.

Sorry I missed the party, I was exhausted that night...boo-urns.

[skeets.livejournal.com]

I was wondering what happened! I hope you got some much-needed rest, at least. (I certainly didn't, heh)