An old friend of mine has opened a restaurant in the NW section of Portland, on 23rd, and I want to help spread the word about the place. We got savory pies to go last Friday, and went there for dinner Sunday, and all the food was terrific. The place is kid-friendly, too. THE COMMON TART 2310 NW Everett Portland 220-8027 Hours: Tu-Thu 11:00-11:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-12:00; Sun 11:00-9:00 My friend, Linda Meretsky, the owner (with her husband Robert and his son Jason) has been cooking GREAT food since the early 70's when we worked together in a natural foods restaurant in Boston. Now, at the Common Tart, they're offering fresh, simple, interesting, mid-priced food, plus beer, wine, espresso drinks and great desserts....see below! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- MENU (All of the tap water entering human bodies from this establishment is filtered. This includes ice, brewed beverages and cooking water. We use certified organically grown produce whenever reasonably possible. All other produce is harvested no less than six weeks after the last spray. The table mills contain Tellicherry pepper. It has a remarkably nutty flavor that we find to be most enjoyable.) SOUPS FROM SCRATCH cup $2 bowl $3.25 SALADS Mixed greens big $3.50 very big $5.00 add blue cheese or feta $1.00 bay shrimps $1.25 Roasted walnuts $ .75 Dressings Asian Vinaigrette Creamy Cajun Lemon Blue Cheese Mountain Chevre Pooh's Poppy Seed Merlin's Miso Composed Salads (changing daily) $4.50 per large serving or selection of two SAVORY PIES $5.50 (served with mixed greens and choice of dressings) Curried Vegetable...Mild and exotic A medley of East Indian veggies in the British tradition. American Chicken Pot Pie... nostalgic favorite. Poached chicken and veggies in a true gravy. Spinach Feta...Mediterranean flair. the name says it all. Aztec pie...original cuisine of the Americas. A corn meal shell with black beans, veggies and cheese. Desert Hearts...Nouveau southwestern delight. Artichoke hearts, olives and seasonings. Western African Chicken...flavors of Cameroon. Chicken chunks in a spicy peanut sauce. Truly Curried Chicken...north Indian spices. Chicken in an Authentic curry sauce. Kundalini Kali...a vegan white pie. Cauliflower and bechamel in a basmati rice shell. Quiche of the day...suitable for real men. Variable on a frequent basis. Whole 10" pies available for take out with advance notice...good for 6 hungry folks. $19.00. (refundable pan deposit of $2.00.) SANDWICHES (served with mixed greens and choice of dressings) Cajun Chicken... $6.95 Skinless breast sauteed in a spicy Cajun blend. Blackened Salmon... $7.95 Filet of Salmon seared in blended spices. Roasted Eggplant and Peppers... $5.95 Open faced with pepper jack. Tofu Pate... $4.50 Finely herbed and spiced. Polenta with Forest Mushrooms...$6.95 A creamy saute of white wine and mushrooms served open faced on baked polenta. Savory Salmon...$7.95 Filet of salmon marinated in white wine, lemon juice and herbs. Santa Fe Chicken...$6.95 Skinless breast broiled with mild anaheim chilis and pepper jack cheese. DESSERTS Changing daily, so ask your server or take a look at the display case. We always have our own homemade ice creams...ask for today's flavors. $2.95 KID'S FARE PeeBeeJay Sandwich $2.00 Grilled Cheese $2.50 Noodles and Cheese $2.50 Noodles and Butter $2.50 Turkey Frankfurters $1.75 Healthful baby food in a jar FREE SOFT DRINKS in a bottle Sole sparkling mineral water $2.00 Stewart's Cream Ale $1.35 Stewart's Ginger Beer $1.35 Thomas Kemper Root beer $1.65 BREWED BEVERAGES House Blend coffee $1.25 Loose Leaf teas $1.25 English Breakfast Earl Grey Assam Crimson Glory Herbal Peppermint herbal Lady Gere herbal Espresso (available in regular or decaf; iced or hot) espresso $1.10 short $1.50 tall macchiato $1.15 $1.60 con panna $1.20 $1.75 capucinno $1.50 $2.15 latte $1.60 $2.25 mocha $1.95 $2.70 Mexican mocha $1.95 $2.70 flavorings for any of the above...add $ .40 All of our beers and wines are from Pacific Northwest brewers and vintners. Why go anywhere else? BEER We feature two tap beers which change monthly. $2.75 by the mug $6.95 by the pitcher and Black Butte Porter $2.50 Buzzard Breath Ale $2.25 Jamaica Red Ale $2.95 New Frontier Amber Lager $2.75 Pyramid Sphinx Stout $2.75 Red Nectar Ale $2.95 Seven Sisters Raspberry Cider $2.95 T.K. Hefeweizen $2.75 T.K. Weizen Berry (22 oz.) $5.00 WINE Artisian Chardonnay '92 $3.50 glass $10.00 bottle Ashland Sauvignon Blanc '92 $4.50 $14.00 Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon $4.00 $12.00 Covey Run Merlot '92 $4.50 $14.00 Redhawk Grateful Red '92 $4.25 $13.50 Rex Hill King's Ridge Chardonnay '92 $5.00 $16.00 Silverlake Johann Riesling '92 $3.50 $10.00
Portland, OR