In Portland, it has become second nature for diners to line up for brunch or duck out of work early to make it to happy hour; all the while, the traditional midday meal can tend to get overlooked. But lunch can provide a more approachable opening for diners who are curious about a new-to-them restaurant, and it can also serve as a playground for chefs to offer fun, experimental dishes that they feel do not fit elsewhere on the menu. Three pandemic-born Portland restaurants have just started their lunch programs; below, get a taste of all three before you sneak out of the office.
Takibi
The Japanese-Northwestern cuisine
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