Chef Crush

LUKE @ Clyde Common (503) 228-3333
1014 SW Stark Street, Portland, Oregon, 97205

Why he’s dreamy:
Tagliatelle with spring onions, morel and king oyster mushrooms, chard, and grana padano is a down-to-earth delight, and we love the combination of seared scallop with grilled beef tongue, fennel, and green goddess. The marinated octopus, blood sausage, potato, orange, and oregano appetizer is sassy and surprising, just the way we love a cool chef.

P.S. We really hope we didn’t get his name wrong. Our notes are a little difficult to read due to the *ahem* effectiveness and efficiency of the crushable-in-their-own-right bartenders and their dee-lish alcoholic concoctions. *sheepish grin* Feel free to correct us if we’re tipsy, errrr, mistaken…

ERIN and MICKEY @ Clyde Common (503) 228-3333
1014 SW Stark Street, Portland, Oregon, 97205

Why they’re dreamy:
One of the best happy hour burgers in town, and that strangely addictive popcorn with pimenton. The grilled whole fish with salt-roasted potatoes, olives, shallot, and tarragon relish makes us feel like kicking up our designer heels, and the “5 hour egg” is four bites of crushworthy deliciousness. And the bonus is that every seat in the house has a view of these cooking cuties! *swoon*