Family Feasts #2

A couple weeks ago we decided it was time to try to use our Ox gift card again (last time we went on an adult date they comped too much for use to use the gift card and feel good about it.)

We got there nice and early so we pretty much had pick of the place. Turns out they have a lovely new atrium space which was perfect for enjoying the amazing May weather we have been having.

Mommy & Daddy needed a couple of drinks...

Amuse Bouche - tiny soup in a tiny cup. I can't remember what the flavor was, but it was divine.

The kitchen sent out a grilled artichoke. YUM!

 

One of Daddy's seafood dishes with octopus. After this we started scarfing down all the food and I missed pictures. There was so much food, too much food. But we managed to kill most of it.

The boys made major strides in tastes at this meal. Oliver found out that he loves crab. Henri loved the octopus and was asking for tastes of everything.

The food is always great here and the staff friendly. You can tell why they get so much recognition in the PDX food world.

Family Feasts #1

Since we tend to eat out 1 or 2 times a week, and peeps always be asking me where to go for food, I thought maybe a good reoccurring topic would be all about food. Here is Family Feasts #1.

Earlier this week we tried a new to us place for dinner. We like to expose the boys to a wide variety of foods (which can often make dinner stressful) but it is one of the fundamental values that we have: take them out and get them to at least try new food. We tend to stick to a few if the same places, most if them ChefsTable since we get a manager discount. $$

This evening we decided to venture to a great little rustic small plates place called Grain & Gristle. They have hit the nail on the head with this place. It's perfectly worn and rustic while also being minimalist. Green bottles on the table for water,  hack saws hanging on the beams for decor. Everything is wood except the upper portion of the walls lines with booths and a live edge bar.

We ordered a variety of dishes. 

- Oliver insisted on ordering a soft pretzel to share with Henri.

- Cauliflower

- A beet salad

- The Meat Board

- Braised pork with house-made baked beans.

Everything was perfect, well seasoned and cooked well. It is pretty rare for us to go somewhere and love every dish

We cleaned our plates so quickly that this was the only food picture that I got.

Def going to be added onto our list of Go To places to eat. :)