5 in 5: Victoria Bar, Eb & Bean, The Green Room, Pollo Norte, and Broth Bar

I really, really want to devote a full post to each of these spots, but its been summer and work is busy and we just moved into our new house and blah blah, you understand.

Here's the drill: 5 spots, described in 5 words. (Plus a bit of info about the occasion because obvs you want more details.)


Victoria Bar (Not to be confused with Victory Bar)

The Occasion: Laid back dinner and drinks with the Bowlsby's.
The Five: Decent Southern dishes and cocktails.


Eb & Bean

The Occasion: I finally decided to give this place a try after rolling my eyes at the menu and the high prices.
The Five: Move over, Salt & Straw.


The Green Room

 
The Occasion: The second stop on a recent downtown pub crawl (Shift Drinks coverage coming soon).
The Five: Don't expect MWL's outstanding service.


Pollo Norte

The Occasion: Double date with some old college friends.
The Five: Cheap, tasty family-style dinner.


Broth Bar 

The Occasion: Blogger preview.
The Five: I just don't get it.*

*Neither did Portland Monthly or Portland Mercury. Check out Pomo's Q&A with Broth Bar's owner here and The Merc's snarky review here. 

Want to read more half-assed posts? Here's some other 5 in 5's:

• Trifecta Tavern, Lincoln, Paley's Place, Tilt, and Bibi2go 
• Uno Mas, Two Tarts, Cafe Castagna, Dove Vivi, and Basa Basa
• Pix/Bar Vivant, Luce, Horse Brass, Casa Naranja, Clarklewis