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Almost Home Restaurant
3310 Market St NE, Salem, OR, 503.378.0100
IT HAPPENED HERE - We have had many famous guests over theyears including Michael Keaton, Kid Rock, Beck and most recently Weird Al Yankovich who let us take his picture with our life size John Waynecardboard cut out. SIGNATURE DISH - Prime Rib, slow roastedin our own special blend of savory herbs and spices, hand carved to order. APPEARING ON CAMERA - Kristen Whittmayer, an energetic server- she knows how to make all our patrons feel special.
Dragonfish Asian Café
808 SW Taylor St., Portland, OR, 503.243.5991
COMMENTS FROM THE KITCHEN: Our "specialty" sushi roll experience: Instead of the standard wasabi, pickled ginger and soy sauce, we have developed 8 rolls each with their own special sauce; my favorite is the Thai Devil Roll- Spicy albacore tuna, shrimp, Thai basil and red onion. Rolled and served with orange and green tobiko and a spicy Thai chili cilantro lime sauce. GREAT!!!
APPEARING ON CAMERA: Chef James Angerman
Kells Irish Pub
112 Sw 2nd, Portland, OR, 503.227.4057
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR EXPERIENCE: Kells Portland, serving the NW for nearly 25 years, is the #1 rated Irish restaurant and pub in the nation; this is a place for people from all walks of life. Enjoy great food, excellent service, outstanding atmosphere and live Irish music seven nights a week. If you can’t go to Ireland come to Kells! SIGNATURE DISH: The best of the best at Kells is Shepherd's Pie! FUN KELLS’ MOMENT: When a customer thought one of our guests (Rod Stewart) was the server! APPEARING ON CAMERA: Lucille McAleese
The Reedville Café
7575 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy, Hillsboro, OR, 503.649.4643
SIGNATURE DISH: Oregon Coast Omelet, Sammy Scramble TRUE STORY: We have an annual Crabfest in January; we put a giant inflatable Crab named Louie on our building to 'remind' our customers of the promotion. One year during a severe storm Louie blew off our building. I received a call at 3AM from the Hillsboro Police telling me there was a giant crab crossing the street and asking if it belonged to us. It was a bit embarrassing, but pretty funny too. APPEARING ON CAMERA: Rick Van Beveren
The Stepping Stone Café
2390 NW Quimby Street, Portland, OR, 503.222.1132
THE SIGNATURE: A couple of our best dishes are the smothered BA Omelet or our Home made Banana Bread French Toast. IN HISTORY: Thanksgiving time last year the crew from the show Man-V-Food came to film at out restaurant; you can still catch a rerun of the episode from time to time on the Travel Channel. That was great fun! APPEARING ON CAMERA: Deanna Schreiner, the Chef @ the Stepping Stone Cafe
The Tollgate Inn
38100 Hwy. 26, Sandy, OR, 503.668.8456
SIGNATURE DISH: “Great casual family dining.” - Chicken Fried Steak or Yankee Pot Roast QUICK STORY: After thirty years of being here we still have people arriving with their suitcases looking for a room believing that we are an INN and not a restaurant. PLACE IN HISTORY: Being able to represent the significance of the Oregon Trail to all our patrons on a daily basis, as “the Tollagte Inn” is a reminder to everyone of the actual “toll gate” that the Pioneers went thru on the way over Mt. Hood on the Oregon Trail. APPEARING ON CAMERA: Ron Lesowski / Owner
Washington Street Steakhouse
141 SW Washington St., Dallas, OR, 503.831.0688
HISTORY: Established in 1999, the Washington Street Steakhouse & Pub has a home-town relaxed environment offering something for everyone’s enjoyment; we feature slow smoked prime rib, steaks, seafood, pasta, burgers and home made soups. In addition to our breakfast, lunch and dinner menu we feature delicious daily specials. We are proud to have recently celebrated our 10th year in business. THANK YOU: We are so thankful to our regular and loyal customers. APPEARING ON CAMERA: Glen Conaway, owner/chef