Chef Crush

PAUL @ Pinot (503) 719-5506
1205 SW Washington Street, Portland, Oregon, 97205

Why he’s dreamy:
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again…Steak frites. It’s a deceptively simple dish, yet so few places get it right. This charming chef knows that sometimes a girl needs familiar, comfort foods done impeccably, not trendy, frou-frou entrees. But don’t confuse simplicity and technique with boring or uninspired- a recent panna cotta with candied fennel was the perfect balance between classic preparation and unexpected flavor. Truly swoon-worthy…

KYLE and COLIN @ Tasty’n'Sons (503) 621-1400
3808 N. Williams, Suite C, Portland, OR, 97212

Why they’re dreamy:
You want a bacon cheeseburger at 9am? Or potatoes bravas with an over-easy egg at 1pm? These cuties have you covered. The menu changes just regularly enough that whenever you think you’ve tried everything, there are new morsels to sample. Don’t miss the french toast, which is like dessert for breakfast, or the imminently crushable cobb salad…