February 2nd, 2010
We’re excited to tell you that we now serve Oregon Kombucha. Oregon Kombucha isn’t pasteurized, so you get all the great probiotic benefits. Right now we have Strawberry-Green, Blueberry-Black and South China Black! Let us know which flavors you like best…
January 4th, 2010
Hooray! We are really excited for this one. We researched foods that are eaten all over the world for good luck in the new year. Hoppin’ John, cornbread, greens, lentils, soba noodles, and more! Seats are already going fast, so contact us to make your reservations! The dinner is on Friday, January 29 at 7 pm; $30 includes wine and gratuity.
December 15th, 2009
We had no idea Detour was going to be featured in the new Fearless Critic Portland Restaurant Guide! And such kind words..we’re blushing. Check it out: www.fearlesscritic.com/portland/restaurant/4975/detour-cafe-portland
December 15th, 2009
Wow! Another sold out dinner! Everyone is in such a festive state of mind. The first dinner of 2010 will be Friday, January 29. Yes, we are already taking reservations…
December 1st, 2009
…And that means another family dinner! Usually, our monthly dinner is on the last Friday of the month; but this month we’re doing it a week early. So that means, December Family Dinner is on Friday, 12/18 at 7:00 pm. This month, we’ll feature the cuisine of Provence. $30 includes wine and gratuity; the dinner is open to one and all, but reservations are required and seating is limited. Reserve your seat now by email (info@detourcafe.com, or click the link on the contact page) or phone us at 503.234.7499.
November 11th, 2009
Now is the time–make your reservations for November family dinner! After the fantastic response to the last couple of dinners, we can’t wait for the next one. The date is Friday, November 27 at 7pm. The menu will include Chicken Biryani, baked samosas, curried tofu with spinach, and lots of other Indian-style treats…very un-thanksgiving-y. Remember, reservations are required, and last month’s dinner sold out in just a few days. Save your seat by calling the cafe (503.234.7499), or send us an email (info@detourcafe.com) OR, click {{here}}to use PayPal…just don’t forget to include your name in the ‘notes’ field.
November 2nd, 2009
From the great book, “Eat Me; the Food and Philosophy of Kenny Shopsin”:
“Running a restaurant for me is about running a restaurant. It is not a means to get someplace else. I wake up every morning, and I work for a living like a farmer. Running a restaurant is a condition of life for me. And I like everything about this life. I like waking up in the morning knowing I am going to the restaurant to cook, that something unexpected will happen to me in the kitchen, and that no matter what, I will learn something new.”
October 19th, 2009
Thank you so much everyone for embracing our monthly dinner! We are completely sold out for our October family dinner… but the good news is, this includes the winner of our drawing for two free seats! we still don’t know who this will be. We’ll do the random drawing on Monday, October 26…if you would like to enter, just click the link on our “contact” page or email us at info@detourcafe.com. November family dinner is 11/27; we are already accepting reservations for that dinner too. Thanks for being part of our family.
October 4th, 2009
Wow! We were absolutely amazed by the response when we reinstated our monthly dinner. Make your reservations now for the next one – Friday, October 30 at 7 pm.
September 10th, 2009
We’re bringing back an old tradition from our first year of business. On the last Friday of each month, we’ll serve up a family-style feast; one seating at 7 pm will take over the restaurant. The cost is only $30; this includes wine and gratuity! And, if you make reservations for four or more, it’s only $25 per person. We expect this event to fill up quickly, so we’re asking folks to pre-pay in order to reserve their spots. You can pay in person at the cafe, by phone (503.234.7499) or click here to use PayPal (if you use this last option, please don’t forget to include your name in the “notes” section!) This month’s meal includes our famous lasagna with handmade herb noodles, and Becky’s red wine ice cream.
