festivore CHOICELovely Hula Hands
Courtesy of restaurant web site
...smart expression of great ingredients in a space that's just right
Neighborhood: North Portland
Cuisine: Pacific Northwest
(Italian)
Cost: $$$
Chef: Troy MacLarty
4057 N Mississippi Ave
Portland, Oregon, United States
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LovelyHulaHands.com
+1 (503) 445-9910
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Festivore ChoiceOur Comments
The best from local farms, deftly prepared without pretention and cracking with flavor. Head Chef Troy MacLarty brings strong Chez Panisse experience and values to this delightful space in the Mississippi neighborhood of North Portland.
Outdoor tables: the large back patio is a relaxing retreat in fine weather; most of the tables are shaded or covered.
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| Food | artisanal food, awesome salads, gourmet cooking, great wine list, nutrient balance, organic / real food, pairing food & beverages, pastured animals, raw food options, seasonal menu, smaller portions / sharing, vegan friendly, vegetarian friendly | |
| Place | antiques/handmade items, comfortably worn, natural materials, nice design, outdoor tables, peaceful setting | |
| Service | farm connection, friendly service, full bar, good menu coaching, great teamwork, superior service, wi-fi / internet | no reservations |
| Scene | hang out for a while, romantic / intimate, special occasion | very busy (possible wait) |
| Values | design sustainability, good value for money, great place to work, local sourcing, natural ingredients, neighborhood icon, pollution prevention program, recycling / composting, respect for the land / oceans, reused materials / furnishings, seafood sustainbly sourced, sustainable supplies / services | |
From the Restaurant Site...
from Willamette Week (October 17th, 2007) “Last fall Lovely Hula Hands moved a few blocks north from its pink house on North Cook Street to a larger space on Mississippi’s main drag and recruited a new head chef—Troy MacLarty, formerly of Simpatica. Both of these bold changes have worked out tremendously well for the restaurant. LHH’s old-fashioned, fetching style, thanks to sister-owners Sarah and Jane Minnick, is the same—mismatched china, antique chandeliers and gilded artwork. But the food is better than ever. Local, seasonal and fresh is always spot-on with mid-summer dishes like corn soup with opal basil, a chanterelle-and-leek tart and wild salmon served with squash and nasturtium butter. (LC)”