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Fall
2008
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Vindalho Newsletter :: Now Open for Dinner on Sundays
For
months now we have heard your requests and answered
your calls to “make a reservation for Sunday night.” Well,
now you can. Beginning this Sunday, October 5th
Vindalho will be open at 5 pm. Portlanders love
their Sunday night dinner out with friends and
family before they dive into the busy work week
ahead. We welcome you to enjoy this complimentary
coupon exclusively for a dinner on Sunday night, and valid for the rest of the year.
Many of your favorite dishes for the fall season are back on the Vindalho menu. Pumpkin Samosas, Roasted Beet Salad, Mulligatawny Soup and Fall Vegetable Poriyal are just a few of our exciting new entrees, as well as Chef Anderson's new Bengali-style Seafood Curry rich with prawns, clams, mussels and calamari.
We invite you to join us on an upcoming Sunday evening to help ease your way into the new week with a relaxing dinner experience. And, as you plan for the holiday season at home and work, keep us in mind for private lunch gatherings, parties, and receptions or sit down dinners on our main floor or mezzanine. We are happy to work with your budget in mind.
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Showing our Pear Panache
Kudos to chef de cuisine David Anderson who was selected as one of seven chefs nationwide to be celebrated for their exceptional creativity with fresh pears. David submitted his Pear-Ginger Chutney to the Pear Panache competition and was honored for his flare with the pear. The web site dedicated to the winning chefs and their recipes is www.pearpanache.com . David’s recipe kicked-off Pear Panache which runs September thru March 2009, the height of the fresh pear season. Riffing on the more traditional mango chutney, David utilizes fresh Northwest pears typically using Bartletts or Comice. He notes, “Pears are an ideal medium for a chutney. They can be infused with a multitude of vibrant spices, like cardamom, tumeric and cayenne, yet retain their own distinct flavor.” Congratulations David.
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The Passion of The Suds
Chef de cuisine David Anderson is a self-described “beer buff.” An additional benefit of his job is developing and selecting Vindalho’s program of four seasonal taps and an impressive collection of bottled beer. David has many updates for the fall season, and each Oregon tap handle is great on its own or paired with our spicy Indian dishes.
On tap for October: Friend and SE neighbor Hopworks Urban Brewing HUB Lager is a standout. This eco-brew pub on Powell Boulevard was rightly named the Silver Medal Winner in the World Cup of Beers. Their Czech-style lager is light, hoppy and refreshing. Enjoy it with just about everything on our menu. Hop Lava IPA is from Double Mountain Brewing, Hood River. This one goes down easy and is a tasty American IPA style pour. Pair it with Goan Style Mussels or our Saag Paneer Curry. This beer is full-bodied, light and ends with a sweet finish. Up from Eugene is Ninkaski’s Believer Red Ale a beautiful red head swimming in hops, malt and caramel. Our dark, rich Porter comes from Southern Oregon Brewing. The strong malt flavor and coffee, chocolate overtones are perfect complements for the Tandoor Flat Iron Steak or Lamb Boti Kababs.
Bottled
options at 22 oz. reign. Kingfisher Premium
Lager is what you’ll find throughout India.
Toasting football season? Try the Pigskin
Pale Ale from Beer Valley Brewing, Ontario,
Oregon. Dick’s IPA from Centralia,
Washington is refreshingly bitter, styled after
the traditional British bitter. For easy drinking,
enjoy Hales El Jefe Weizen Ale and
its yeasty, light flavor.
But David feels his standout offering by the bottle is Krait Prestige Champagne Lager at 750 ml. This unique beer, not often seen in restaurants, is easily shared by two. It is absolutely a knock out with our food.
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Cuerda Jazz Series Continues This Fall
Young jazz guitar lion Michael Pardew continues his Cuerda Jazz Series this month and next. Join us on these specially scheduled Thursday evenings at Vindalho, featuring Mike Pardew and many of the best players around. We are especially proud to feature local guitar legend Dan Balmer and the exceptionally talented and nationally known guest from New York City, Ben Monder.
October 9 - with Dan Balmer
October 16 - with Ben Monder and Tom Wakeling
November 6 - with Damian Erskine
Music begins at 9 pm and ends at 11 pm. Fans of all ages are welcome and there is no cover charge.
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SE Clinton St., Portland, Oregon 97202 || 503-467-4550
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