Chef Crush

BELTAINE, JB, and CULLEN @ Cava (503) 206-8615
5339 SE Foster Road, Portland, Oregon, 97206

Why they’re dreamy:
Semolina gnocchi with tomato sauce and red pepper Pecorino gives us the warm fuzzies, like the Italian nonna we never had. And of course we always swoon for the tasty steak frites. A sexy drink menu and the inviting, cozy interior make this a perfect destination for dates. That is, if you can tear your eyes off the cuties in the kitchen…

MARTHA @ Roux (503) 285-1200
1700 N. Killingsworth Street, Portland, Oregon, 97217

Why she’s dreamy:
Tasty, rib-sticking Sunday brunches with a Southern flair that you can actually eat without having to stand in line for an hour. She had us at “beignets” but the $25 four-course breakfast is a feast if your appetite allows. And of course there are the delicous dinners we’ve already crushed on. A talented woman in charge of the kitchen? Yummy.