Ken's Place

Frommer's Review

It's just a tiny retro diner with framed crocheted potholders on the walls, but chef/owner Ken Gordon turns out dishes here that would do justice to the best restaurants in town. On any given night, there may only be half a dozen entrees, but these economically priced dishes might include chianti-braised pork leg with raisins and olives or an Asian-style pork chop with ginger applesauce. There are always plenty of side dishes with which to fill out a meal. Desserts such as chewy caramel pecan tart should not be missed. This casual neighborhood place is the absolute antithesis of Portland's chic restaurants, but the food is every bit as good. Desserts are stacked on a desk just inside the front door, so you'll know what you're saving room for.

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