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“Our Way Forward” Menu Reflects West’s Commitment to Economic Stimulation.

As a means of honoring and contributing to the White House’s efforts to jump-start our flagging economy, Portland’s West Café has “re-charged” and “re-branded” our popular “Bail-Out Menu” with a brand new “Our Way Forward” Menu featuring four delectable dinner entrées for just $10 each.

Items on the “Our Way Forward” Menu effectively combine the grounding comforts of tradition with edgier steps into the future.  After all, imagination is a key component in successfully making “our way forward”!

“Our Way Forward” Dinner Menu:

Steamed ½ Artichoke with Curry Tofu and Brown Rice Stuffing and Creamy Lemon Peppercorn Dip

Grilled Turkey Reuben with Mashed Potatoes

Wild Mushroom Lasagna with Roasted Red Peppers, Wilted Greens & Basil Tomato Cream Sauce

Grilled Dijon Marinated Chicken Breast over au Gratin Potatoes

$10 each
accompanied by a whisper of our house salad

This represents a significant discount over West Café’s regular dinner menu, which emphasizes fresh Northwest fare with entrée prices ranging from $16 to $25.

BAR SNACKS – Spring 2009

Downtown HAPPY HOUR: Everyday 4:30-7pm & 9pm-closing

Take $1 off any of the below and beer & wine by the glass

Wasabi peas 2
Pecorino romano garlic toast 4
Sweet & spicy roasted hazelnuts 5
Oven roasted curry sweet potato wedges with cilantro yogurt dipping sauce 5
Meatloaf minis on silver dollar rolls with Tillamook cheddar 5
Black bean, cheddar & scallion quesadilla with pineapple salsa 6
Roasted eggplant dip with tomato & cilantro served with crostinis,
sugar snaps, celery & carrots 6
Jeanne Moreau’s spicy sesame noodles, soba noodles tossed with sesame sauce,
served with pickled ginger and seaweed salad 7
Grilled Chicken Tikka Skewers, 3 coriander, yogurt & spice marinated chicken skewers
served with red onion bell pepper & cabbage slaw 7
2 mini bourbon BBQ pulled pork sandwiches on silver dollar rolls 7
Wild mushroom, spinach & caramelized onion tart 8
Corn & Dungeness crab fritters with mango mustard drizzle 9
Homemade pizza of the day (please allow 15 minutes) 10
Balsamic roasted “portobello burger” on foccocia with avocado spread, caramelized onions & goat cheese 10
Napoleon of Dungeness crab, bay shrimp & remoulade with avocado & mango salsa 12

SOUPS & SALADS
Today’s freshly prepared soups 3, 5
Our house salad of mixed greens with sesame ginger vinaigrette 6
Iceberg wedge with creamy Oregon blue cheese dressing and chopped tomatoes 7
Caesar,* traditional style with shaved pecorino cheese 9
Roasted beet salad of spinach with green apples, chevre and creamy peppercorn drizzle 9
Quesadilla Salad, our quesadilla on the house salad 11
Add to the above 5 salads:
Sesame maple seared tofu 4
Sliced grilled chicken breast 5
Chili lime seared halibut fillet 6
2 Jumbo basil grilled prawns 6
Sliced grilled culotte steak 9

Fresh roasted turkey cobb salad, romaine, bacon, hard boiled egg, avocado,
diced tomato, Oregon blue cheese & garlic buttermilk dressing 12
Granny Smith apple & grilled chicken salad* over a bed of romaine
with a balsamic vinaigrette and spiced candied hazelnuts 12

Grilled romaine & jumbo prawn salad with basil, garlic,
sliced tomatoes and pecorino romano cheese 15

West Cafe Specialty Cocktails

Lychee hazelnut martini 7
Pinnacle vodka, lychee juice and hazelnut liqueur served up with lychee garnish

Fireside Chopin Martini 8
Chopin vodka and a splash of ruby port served up in a cinnamon rimmed glass
with marinated fig garnish

Blood Orange Old Fashion 8
New take on an old classic with Bulleit bourbon and a splash of blood orange juice.

Mister Fisher’s Sazurac 8
Rye whiskey and a splash of simple syrup served up n a Pernod rimmed glass with a twist

Pomegranate Black Pepper Margarita 8
Good gold tequila, triple sec, pomegranate, lime & orange juices.
Muddled with lime and cracked black pepper. Served on the rocks with a
cayenne-sugared rim.

Washington Red Apple 8
Crown Royal and a splash of Apple Pucker served up with a cinnamon rim

Basil Pear Martini 8
Pinnacle vodka, fresh basil, pear puree and confectioner’s sugar.
Muddled and served up.

French 57 8
A classic drink of Tanqueray Rangpur gin, fresh lime, a dash of sugar syrup. Topped with champagne. Served up or on the rocks

Mango Mojito 8
10 Cane rum, muddled with mango puree, mint, lime and confectioner’s
sugar. Served on the rocks.

West Side Pear-adise 8
Clear Creek pear brandy, a splash of coconut rum, pear nectar and lime.
Served up with a lime and cherry.

Espresso Martini 8
Pinnacle Vanilla vodka, Kahlua, and espresso. Served up with fresh cream
drizzled on top.

Coffee Cocktails 8
Spanish, Irish, Mexican, Jamaican or Parisian

Madagascar Cafe 9
Navan vanilla cognac, Tuaca, & Portland Roasting’s Viennese coffee topped with whipped cream & a pinch of nutmeg

Chocolate Martini 9
Pinnacle vodka, Godiva chocolate liqueur and a splash of Crème de Cacao. Served up in an elegantly decorated glass.

Northwest hot butter rum 9
Dark rum, Tillamook vanilla bean ice cream, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg & brown sugar

Ask about our daily featured cocktail.

HAPPY HOUR: Everyday 4:30-7pm & 9pm-closing
Take $1 off any of the above and beer & wine by the glass

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Portland Restaurant “Bailout” Dinner Deals at the West Cafe

Items on the Bailout Menu lean towards the comfort-food category to provide needed serotonin for investors panicked about their portfolios. Menu includes:

White Bean & Root Vegetable Stew w/ Curry Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

Grilled Turkey Reuben with
Mashed Potatoes

Baked Spaghetti with Home Made Marinara & Three Cheeses

Grilled Dijon Marinated Chicken Breast over au Gratin Potatoes

$10 each
accompanied by a whisper of our house salad

This represents a significant discount over West Café’s regular dinner menu, which emphasizes fresh Northwest fare with entrée prices ranging from $16 to $25. The Bailout menu has been extended in honor of Obama’s first 100 days in office. Be sure to drop in soon!