So, we’ve been trying to get back into the habit of going out to eat every couple of weeks. So far this Summer, we’ve had really nice dinners at Bar Avignon (pictures here), Accanto and Lardo.
Accanto
2838 SE Belmont St,
Portland, OR 97214
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Lardo
1212 SE Hawthorne Blvd,
Portland, OR 97214
Here are pictures from those last two meals. First up is Accanto.
Belmont Street through the window.
Artisanal salumi and cheese with house made condiments and bread.
Fried Almonds tossed with sea salt and spices.
Bruschetta with spring vegetables.
The special of the evening — grilled wild sockeye salmon over a salad of beans and squash, with a lemon aioli.
Burnt sugar gelatto.
Lardo used to be a food cart on SE Belmont, but they recently relocated and opened a restaurant on Hawthorne. I thought the food was great (but I really liked the cart too). My only issue was the drinks — I tried two and wasn’t super crazy about either. I guess I will have to go back and try again, huh? yes indeed-y.
Lardo Fries with fried herbs and parmesan.
See? Lots of herbs and parmesan down in there.
Grilled Mortadella with provolone, marinated peppers, mustard aioli.
Smoked Coppa Cubano with ham, dijon, pickles (and space invaders!)
Oh, why not one more picture of the mortadella…
Hot and Cold Rapini (cold marinated brocolli rabe) — to make it healthy!
The logo is like a little pig. oink.
I’d like to go to both places again (hint hint 🙂
For Lardo, I recommend an Old Tom & tonic!
–space invader