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Bike Corral / Bioswale Project
By steven francisco on May 21, 2012 / Comments Off on Bike Corral / Bioswale ProjectPambiche’s bike corral / bioswale project is finally complete. The first of its kind in the City of Portland to combine both streetscape elements together with the bike corral elevated to sidewalk level. An idea spawned by Pambiche chef/owner, John Connell-Maribona, the final design includes custom bike racks (provided by John Fyre of Sellwood …
Read More...2011 in Review
By steven francisco on May 14, 2012 / Comments Off on 2011 in ReviewApril, 2012. From the desk of John Connell Maribona, Chef + Owner of Pambiche: 2011 was another exciting year here at Pambiche! We began the year with the transformation of the streetscape in front of the restaurant from 4-5 car parking spots to a bike corral that will handle up to 18 bikes flanked by …
Read More...Show Me Your Helmet – Ride Your Bike to Pambiche, Receive Discount
By steven francisco on May 07, 2012 / Comments Off on Show Me Your Helmet – Ride Your Bike to Pambiche, Receive DiscountPambiche encourages both its customers and employees to use bicycles as a mode of transportation. Bike transit increases the quality of life in our community by reducing the emission of green house gasses caused in part by the consumption of fossil fuels. In addition, bike transit contributes to the reduction of noise pollution, traffic …
Read More...Now Offering Natural, Humanely Raised Meats.
By steven francisco on December 27, 2011 / Comments Off on Now Offering Natural, Humanely Raised Meats.Pambiche is pleased to announce that we are now offering all natural meats on our menu. Our meats are naturally and humanely raised on local, sustainable farms, fed a 100% vegetarian diet that is hormone, preservative and antibiotic free.
Read More...Willamette Week’s Best Restaurant Guide: Our Top 100 Favorite Restaurants
By steven francisco on October 19, 2011 / Comments Off on Willamette Week’s Best Restaurant Guide: Our Top 100 Favorite Restaurants"The menu is almost mind-bogglingly extensive, ranging from delectable snacks like salt-cod croquettes and garlic-spiked taro fritters, to traditional Cuban sandwiches like adobo marinated pork with salsa, to massively filling dishes like ajiaco, a stew of pork and beef, corn, dumplings, and tropical tubers...."
Read More...“John Connell-Maribona, Pambiche’s chef provides a taste of what Cuban cuisine once was and could be.”-Willamette Week
By steven francisco on December 20, 2010 / Comments Off on “John Connell-Maribona, Pambiche’s chef provides a taste of what Cuban cuisine once was and could be.”-Willamette Weeksocial_share\
Read More...“From yuca and fritters to robust stews and giant gulf shrimp in fiery red sauce, the food lives up to the carnival surroundings.”-The A&E
By steven francisco on December 20, 2010 / Comments Off on “From yuca and fritters to robust stews and giant gulf shrimp in fiery red sauce, the food lives up to the carnival surroundings.”-The A&Esocial_share\
Read More...“Don’t miss out on the incredible dessert here; it is the sole reason why some people make the trip.”-New York Times
By steven francisco on December 20, 2010 / Comments Off on “Don’t miss out on the incredible dessert here; it is the sole reason why some people make the trip.”-New York Timessocial_share\
Read More...“…it is nearly impossible to resist the high spirits here. The menu is almost mind-bogglingly extensive…” -Willamette Week
By steven francisco on December 20, 2010 / Comments Off on “…it is nearly impossible to resist the high spirits here. The menu is almost mind-bogglingly extensive…” -Willamette Weeksocial_share\
Read More...New York Times: Travel-About Food
By steven francisco on December 17, 2010 / Comments Off on New York Times: Travel-About Food“Locals know that you can drive by Pambiche any night of the week and find it packed..."
Read More...The Oregonian’s A&E: Warm Up, Chow Down
By steven francisco on December 17, 2010 / Comments Off on The Oregonian’s A&E: Warm Up, Chow Down"From yuca and fritters to robust stews and giant gulf shrimp in fiery red sauce, the food lives up to the carnival surroundings.”
Read More...Portland Tribune 2005 Guide To Where Portland Eats
By steven francisco on December 17, 2010 / Comments Off on Portland Tribune 2005 Guide To Where Portland Eats"..If, by some miracle you’ve still got room left for something sweet, prepare to sin on a large scale..."
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