Press
Some like it smoked
"Though for a while it seemed that summer had been ambushed, tied up and locked in a closet, it looks like (and I'm crossing my fingers here) it has finally arrived. Which means that all those friends you promised to have over when the weather improved are waiting for their computers to chime, "You've got dinner..." more
Lauro tries out a new special on its menu: reservations
"Everyone's appearance needs some maintenance now and then. People go in for..." more
Braised Lamb Shanks with Carmelized Shallots and Pears
"This month, we have another delicious dinner/dessert combo, perfect for the spring season. Our dinner recipe hails from Chef Jennifer Buehler at Lauro Mediterranean Kitchen in Portland..." more
Southeast - Lauro Mediterranean Kitchen
"This Mediterranean restaurant was an instant hit when it opened in 2003. Loads of people were willing to wait in long lines..." more
First the restaurant, then the neighborhood
"Open a small, personal place to eat, and the whole area heats up..." more
Kitchen connections
"Six degrees of David Machado..." more
Pinot-less in Portland
"The wine list at Lauro restaurant says a lot about owner David Machado's approach to business..." more
NY Times Restaurant Review
"Lauro's bustle and its warm orange glow are a antidote to the season's gray skies..." more
20 Fresh Places to Eat
"Food-obsessed Portland is a tough town to win over. But David Machado, a longtime board member of the city's farmers' market, knew what he was doing two years ago..." more
Winning Laurels
WILLAMETTE WEEK'S 2004 RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
"Lauro Kitchen's creative play with Mediterranean flavors revitalizes the casual neighborhood bistro."
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Dining on a First-Name Basis
"Whether it's Tuesday or Saturday, cuisine founded on fresh, organic ingredients from area farmers, priced just under the local market with David at the stove or expediting a plated goat cheese stuffed chicken breast with quince salad, attracts full houses from well beyond the neighborhood." more
Hub Med
When David Machado leaped the river to the east side after notable stints at Pazzo and Southpark, he dropped a lot of downtown trimmings but kept things smart: solid, reliable food; consistent quality coming off the line; a well-crafted and modestly priced wine list; efficient and knowledgeable servers; a loud, congenial atmosphere in a peeled-to-the-bones setting... more
Inspired Laurels
When Simon and Garfunkel composed their ode to herbs, bay leaves were shut out by rosemary, thyme, parsley and sage. David Machado, who earned his laurels at several top Portland restaurants, has at last opened his own, and in the process he instantly becomes chef laureate of the east side... more
Crazy Haute Cuisine
What do you want for dinner tonight? Italian, Greek Middle Eastern? Or how about something totally different? How about culinary fusion? Hybrid dishes that combine flavors and recipes from places like Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, Morocco, and the Middle East?... more
Review: Lauro Kitchen
"Spanish, Moroccan, Italian, Greek and Middle Eastern flavors are captured in this neighborhood restaurant's seasonally changing menu..." more
