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    Meyer lemon pudding cake
    Benjamin S.

    I dined here a long time ago (pre pandemic) and found it to be quaint with elegant dishes that's very French, meaning well done dishes but very minimal and small portions. I recently decided to check it out again and overall it was a pleasant lunch dining on a nice day eating at a sidewalk table. Felt very French. I had the roast duck with plums and their signature dessert of Meyer lemon pudding cake. The quality of the food was high, but I held back a star because of the high prices, which has always been the case and still is. The duck breast was nicely prepared, but the $28 plate came with just the sliced duck breast and maybe three slices of plum. For the price, I thought it would come with maybe a small side salad of frisee. The pudding cake had great lemon flavor but the cake itself was cold so you know it was in the refrigerator, and then the pudding sauce around it was warm. So it was a mix of feeling of whether it was supposed to be cold dessert or warm dessert. Still, this is a recognized institution in Portland's culinary scene, just expect to pay a pretty penny for your meal.

    This is an excellent little restaurant. I had the duck egg quiche. It was light and very flavorful. I had a cup of tea with some honey. Very cute little restaurant. The owner works very hard. All the staff are wonderful friendly. I asked the owner if she knew Dominique Crenn. She owns a restaurant in San Francisco. https://www.ateliercrenn.com/ She's a three star Michelin chef. I highly recommend Maurice this restaurant it's quaint it's lovely. I think I was the only man there aside from the waiter and the dishwasher. Go check this restaurant out!!

    Cranberry scones
    Ed G.

    Down side place is realy small. Services great friendly staff. Food is fresh style so don't expect big portion but food is tasty

    Interior
    Rima Z.

    My second visit - I have been dreaming of this experience for months and it did not disappoint! The interior exudes casual elegance. The team is professional, very friendly, and knowledgeable about pairings (more on that in a sec). The green salad was simple, yet so flavorful. Perfect dressing/greens ratio. The dark bread with baby shrimp salad topped with a kohlrabi carpaccio was delightful. A little French rose complemented it beautifully. Being a rhubarb fan, I could not resist the dessert. Pain Perdue with rhubarb and celery glacé. The ice cream was an inspired choice by the chef - clean palate cleanser. And the suggestion of the Sauternes by the wait team to accompany it? Utterly fantastic. Seek this place out. Actually, GO to Portland to have lunch here. It's that good. I'll be back.

    Scallops
    Ploy N.

    It's been awhile since I've been blown away by a spot in PDX and Maurice is the most recent one! Contrary to their small door, the inside is open with clean colors and layout. You get transported away from the bustling downtown area to a serene dining space filled with delicious smell of freshly made French dishes and pastries. There are a handful of booth and bar seatings so do come early if you want to snag a prime spot. We got seated and professionally introduced to their complex but inviting menu which is seasonal and changes regularly. After much debate, in the end, we got the Snails, Scallops, and their Duck Special for our meal, as well as a bottle of Cotes Du Jura that they sell for retail but you can have it at the table with a little corkage fee. Let me tell you that that wine was soso worth it. It's bright and light, perfect as a day wine and paired amazingly with all of our dishes. The Snails dish came with many decently sized snails from the East Coast. Each cooked perfectly and covered in delicious buttery herby sauce with a side of fresh herbs around the plate to cut the fattiness. I love individually plugging each of the snails out, such a unique experience. The snails themselves were also very unique. Nothing quite like it, gotta try them out yourself to find out. The Scallops dish was also simple but full of novel flavors. The scallops were very fresh and cooked to the right doneness. The broth and vegetables on the plate created very unique flavors and complemented the scallops amazingly. Their Duck Special was our favorite dish of the meal, by far. Again, simple yet complex with distinctive flavor profile at the same time. The duck was succulent but not overly heavy. The kumquat added the perfect amount of sweetness while the persimmons and greens reinforce the savoriness of the dish. It's just so darn tasty! I would go back for this again and again. Of course, we got desserts. There were a few to choose from but we went with the Chocolate Cone Cake and the Pepper Cheesecake. Both were delicious. The chocolate cake was soft and very moist while the cheesecake was light but uber creamy with a buttery base. Delightful. Needless to say, we fell in love with the food here. The menu was intimidating at first because of its unfamiliarity but that also made it so fun to just jump in and try stuffs. The chefs striked the perfectly balance of simple, showcasing the fresh ingredients, and complex combinations of flavors in all of their dishes. Service and ambience were also 10/10. Definitely a spendier meal but we will certainly be back to try more!

    Jonathan S.

    Oh, mon dieu! I've found my soulmate restaurant. With a perfect blend of Scandinavian and French cuisine, the team at Maurice have something special for Portlanders to enjoy. Their limited hours, seating, and menu enhance this enticing environment, too. Overall, I am very impressed. From the moment you approach the space from the streetscape, you'll be curious of what hides behind the glazed windows that blur the experience. The quaint entry door is so cute, and anyone stepping into the interior immediately feels calm. Entering the restaurant reminded me of cold, foggy days along the northern European coastlines. Reservations are highly recommended since minimal or no seating will be available for walk-ins. Thankfully, we were lucky and seated at the bar where a great experience occurred. The team is very friendly, and will always be chatting with you. Our server was iconic, and I truly enjoyed our laughs, jokes, and conversations. I enjoyed learning about the history and intentions behind the concept, especially after learning Maurice has been established for ten years! We ordered several menu selections, and, I enjoyed the pâté the most. Desserts were lovely, and I almost ordered one of the special champagne glasses of the day. I wish I could have stayed longer, but, I wanted to ensure other people were able to dine here. I will be back! Maurice, you are AWESOME.

    Linda Y.

    Cute aesthetic French spot! Lots of options for tea! Everything is nice enough to share but I thought the food was just okay for the price point. I definitely feel this place is an instagramable spot! The service was a bit slow however once we let our waitress know our friend had to be out a certain time they brought out the food faster but we didn't plan on being there for over 2 hours. Also 20% gratuity is already added

    Joshua H.

    The food is great. Not many choices but each one is very good. I like the ipa to start with. It is from the local small brewery. The oyster is great with interesting sauce. The main entree is interesting combining both French and Thai cuisine. The service and atmospheres are great! Nice bistro! The price is very reasonable. Worth to come back

    Chicken pate
    Angelique H.

    As someone who is not traditionally drawn to French cuisine, I was delighted by this little hole in the wall. It's easy to pass by this location with its fogged glass exterior but you are brought into a beautiful, bright little spot once you enter the door. My friend and I shared the rosemary biscuit (so ridiculously good!) then separately enjoyed their quiche (so light and fluffy!!!) in addition to their fish and dumpling soup. My friend also enjoyed their chicken pate greatly. Our server was quiet and unobtrusive, similar to wait staff you might find in a small cafe in France. Her coworker was less delicate in the small space and tended to run into my chair almost every time he passed by, which was a bummer as I was tucked in as close as I could be. Overall, if you are looking for a light, bright experience with French cuisine, this is your spot.

    Mark O.

    2022 Portland. Lunch tasting menu. Breakfast Radish / Butter. Oyster Hy Carly Butas Gandon Flowers Nowy Lefse w/ Canot, Horseradish Crème, Charvil That Brodo by Radisk Bon Baris, Spaing Allan Die Allium Garden Bits + Boby Parship + Lion Mane Tarte, Coroa Nib Red Tably Spinach Stuped Bass My Ayers Creek Barlay, Mango Saffron Velouté + Norwegian Meatballs, Brassical Shoots Swedish Apple + Rhubaub + Celery Leaf Vachem Highlight: Rhubarb dessert was amazing! Overall, "as good as it gets."

    Ready for this !
    Mary G.

    Such a lovely menu and quaint environment ! Let's start with the environment. There were only a few tables which created a more intimate setting. Perfect for a date or going out with girlfriends. All the small decorative touches gave delicate hints of a French cottage, even down to the gorgeous silverware. Having Megan share the story of select silverware and decor pieces added to the overall experience too! Now the food! Oh my gosh - it's been so long since I've had such exquisite flavors! Everything was paired so perfectly and the flavours were all so distinct and bright! Each being brought out differently when paired with the wine or tea list too. The attention to detail for all the pairings was lovely ! I do think it's worth noting that the portions were "small" by today's standards BUT they were perfect for the environment and experience. Definitely take time to note the delicate flavours in each bite. In the end we were very full so it was definitely plenty of food despite the smaller portion sizes. I hope my photos upload because I really don't think my words can do the overall food/environment/full experience the justice it deserves. We'll definitely be returning next time we're in the area.

    Trout, quiche, rosé
    Christina S.

    This luncheonette took the words "cute" and "Francophile" and decided to run with it, and I think that they really managed to create a brand that works. I am absolutely in love with Maurice, so much so that I sometimes hesitate to tell others about it for fear that it will become TOO busy. And yet, I still recommend it to everyone because it deserves recognition, and because I am a giver. The highlights: Their constantly changing menu reflects the seasonality of ingredients, and also demonstrates their focus on sustainable cooking. If you are lucky enough to dine in on a day they are serving poulet au pain (chicken pot pie), you are tasked by me to order it. It's like what a warm hug would taste like. Their chicken liver mousse, perched upon brioche, has also brought me comfort in times of stress. That's better than I can say about most people. Furthermore, they occasionally offer oysters, despite not being an "oyster bar" by any means, and they have consistently been shucked well and fresh. You would be remiss to not round out your meal with one (or several) of their desserts, personal favorites including the black pepper cheesecake, birdseed tea cake, and butter cookies. They also have rotating natural wines, most of which I haven't heard of before. The improveables: I feel that most of the negative reviews of this place complain about two main things: cost and portion size. As I've said before, these seem to be very typical complaints of the average customer. Still, I believe there is some truth with regards to cost...if you are talking about their tasting menus. I do think that the price on these events may be a bit more of an ask than what is served. Otherwise, I do not think that prices on their regular a la carte menu are egregious. With regard to portion size, that depends on the person. At Maurice, there seems to be an emphasis on "lightness", and this is reflected in the way they create meals and decorate their space. Do not come expecting Spaghetti Factory portions or to feel ten pounds heavier after eating. Why would you want those anyway? Many places claim to "cook with love", but Maurice actually does this. The owner is lovely and you can see how much she cares about curating a beautiful little experience. I wish I could spend every afternoon here, reading an old book in the corner, sipping on wine, belly full of poulet au pain.

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    Have heard about Ikea's meatballs for a long time, and finally got to try them!…read more Was pleasantly surprised by their cafeteria. The layout made me nostalgic for elementary cafeterias. Everything seemed clean and service was fast. There was a large seating area next to big windows for natural sunlight. We ordered the standard meatball plates with mashed potatoes, gravy, jam, and peas. The meatballs are definitely the star of the dish and have a good flavor. I had never tried jam with food like this, but the tart sweet berry taste balanced surpisingly well with the rest of the food. The mashed potatoes were creamy, and the peas weren't overcooked. It was nice to see many vegetarian friendly items on the menu. There is vegetable gravy option to go with your veggie meatballs. It appears they have dairy free desserts and sausages as well. The meatballs live up to the hype!

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    It's no secret that the quality of furniture making is in decline. It's just easier to mold it out…read moreof sawdust and glue, or mold it out of plastic. The sad thing is that the molded sawdust is sheathed with veneer, thin sheets of wood peeled from often old growth trees or endangered tropical hardwoods. Often that tree that took a hundred years or more to grow, is being used to make a piece of furniture with a life of 3-5 years. Don't let us get started into veneer poaching http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/california/Redwood-Park-Closes-Road-to-Deter-Burl-Poachers-248659171.html. Or hardwoods fueling war lords. http://bigstory.ap.org/article/liberia-ex-forestry-boss-arrested-corruption. That's just sick. The Good Mod is going against that grain. Their specialty is mid-century modern from the Scandinavian invasion. Those Vikings and their furniture! They refinish or reupholster the pieces as necessary and the price reflects that. If you have ever priced having a piece of furniture shot with a couple coats of lacquer by a professional, who also, by the way, is being paid to properly handle lacquer, which is very toxic, you know. But those prices are comparable to the new price in its time. And you are getting a piece of furniture you can pass down generations. In fact, some of it may become design auction material in the future. They were good on my visit with cadenzas, occasional chairs, classic Knoll chairs, a few sofas, lighting. They also gather up some industrial artifacts and repurpose them, if that fits your aesthetics. One of their newest spec pieces is a walnut ping pong table, which could also be used as a dining table. This item would fit well into the tech startup world. If you are an art director or set decorator they would be a good resource. The Good Mod has moved around and as of this writing are up a creaky elevator or quite a few stairs on the fourth floor. But that gives them a new big cheap space. And note to new arrivers decorating your Pearl condos - if you can rock this style, you can patronize a great Portland reuse business. You can even fib a little and claim your hip grandparents/parents/you bought it new! The Good Mod cleans up and restores furniture from the mid-century modernist age. Reduce, reuse, recycle! Be cool, stay cool, keep cool! (Thanks to Mr Oscar Brown Jr)

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