Portland’s proverbial mantel has been stacked high with awards for years: “Best Upscale Casual Dining 2005” and Phoenix Magazine’s “Best 50 Dishes” are only a couple of the distinctions it has received. This contemporary American cuisine hot-spot shines with the sophistication and charm of its smar
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Enjoy a fancy dinner in downtown Phoenix at Portland's, a candlelit restaurant with an on-the-ball wait staff. The happy hour's not bad, too - from 5-7 p.m., boutique wines are $2 off the regular price and well drinks are $4. Or ask to try one of their craft beers to go with an item off the tasty m
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The maroon awning beckons locals to this Phoenix restaurant and wine bar. Located in the base of an apartment complex and within steps of the light rail, Portland's is a popular after-work stop. Neighbors gather around the circular bar for no-fuss cocktails and comfort fare. Be sure to try the parm
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