Lauro Newsletter :: Fall/Winter 2003 Bienvenue! The holidays have arrived and David Machado has introduced his new fall/winter menu featuring locally grown, seasonal ingredients. Daren Hamilton has updated the wine list, adding exciting new selections from Spain, Portugal and Italy. If you haven't had a chance to dine with us this season, we invite you to join us for dinner soon. Fall / Winter Menu: Our new menu reflects the produce and flavors of this colder and wetter season with items such as Roasted Beet Salad with Pears, Hazelnuts and Goat Cheese, Braised Lamb Shank with Tomatoes and Olives on Creamy Polenta and Short Ribs of Beef "Stifado" with Saffron Runner Beans and Winter Greens. Pastry Chef Lee Posey has introduced Marsala Poached Pears with Zabaione and Rice Pudding with Macerated Black Figs to her modest dessert menu. see our fall / winter menu Updated Wine List: Lauro's wine program now highlights a selection of value red wines from Portugal, Spain and Italy, including Vinho Alentejano, Casa dos Zagalos, Portugal '99, Pucho, Bierzo, Spain '02, and Dolcetto D'Alba, "Bussia Soprana", Aldo Conterno, Italy '01. The price points are moderate, but the flavors are big, with most bottles ranging from $16 to $39. view our wine list Seen and Heard: The January issue of Bon Appetit Magazine has name Lauro Kitchen as the "Best New Casual Restaurant" in Portland, Oregon in their annual Best of the Year Issue. Check out the great photo of Dave on page 80. In a recent review in the Oregonian, David Sarasohn said, "It's tough enough these days for a restaurant to fill its tables. It's a rarely served side dish to fill the sidewalk, too." See what other reviewers have to say about Lauro Kitchen. read our reviews Visit LauroKitchen.com: If you haven't had an opportunity to see our updated site, it is a great way to see current menus, wine lists and reviews. You will also find recipes, news and contact information... we're proud of the site and hope you enjoy it. visit our Web site Can't Get a Table? Try This: Lauro Kitchen will host a fundraiser for the Food Alliance on Monday, January 19th at 6pm. This is the second in a series of "Supper Club" dinners to benefit the Food Alliance. Tickets are $45 for a three course dinner with wine. Seating is limited. For reservations please contact Natasha Bellis at 503-493-1066. Lauro Kitchen is open Tuesday through Thursday from 5pm to 10pm and 5pm to 11pm on Friday and Saturday. Complementary parking is available in our private lot on the west side of the building. Please remember that all of our seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Please try to arrive early to insure a table for you and your party. Lauro Kitchen will be closed from December 21st until December 25th. We will reopen on Friday, December 26th at 5pm. Salud, David Machado Chef and Owner Lauro Kitchen Darin Hamilton General Manager and Partner Lauro Kitchen