""I always wanted to bring the food of my culture and the food of my family into Portland, [to] showcase and educate people on the Balkan region.""
""You always need snacks when you drink," Jordan says, discussing the importance of pairing rakia with pickled vegetables."
After years of refining his culinary skills in Portland, Chef Vedran Jordan is slated to open Alma, a permanent restaurant in summer 2025. Named after his mother, Alma will offer a diverse menu inspired by family recipes and Ottoman-era dishes, with an emphasis on Halal meat sourced from head to tail. Jordan, a Bosnian refugee, aims to educate patrons on Balkan cuisine and culture, reflecting on the complexities of his home region's history. The restaurant will also boast a unique drink menu featuring Balkan wines and house-fermented liqueurs.
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