Power couple Peter Cho and Sun Young Park-you know them from Han Oak and Toki-are back with Jeju, focusing on whole animal Korean barbecue roasted over a wood fire. Our critic Karen Brooks was won over by its playful vibe, nightly steak cuts and housemade hot dogs served ssam-style with lettuce, herbs, and sauces for wrapping and dipping, the evening often ending with karaoke and a fog machine.
While drinks and savory small plates are nothing new in Portland, Libre leans a little sweeter; here pastry chef Gabriella Martinez pairs her fantastical desserts with cocktails from "Nan" Chaison, who is also responsible for the beverage programs of Norah and Mestizo. Come for mezcal-based mole milk punch and desserts with components ranging from corn husk meringue to bone marrow caramel. The moodily lit, flower-adorned space with purple velvet banquettes is conveniently located across from the Clinton Street Theater and near restaurants including Magna Kusina and Jacqueline.
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