Sesame Crusted Albacore Tuna
roasted cauliflower salad. grapefruit. mixed herbs
'When my kids and I were trying to figure out a brand name and a label, we wanted the name and the feel of the label to reflect the best moments of life at sea and the reason we choose this life. We talked about those rare days when the weather is good, the ocean is flat, and fish are biting. On those days our connection with the sea is felt to the core of our spirit. The experience is best described as "Sacred." '
- Rick Goché
Our tuna is sourced right here in Oregon from @sacredseatuna - we share their family and quality-driven ethos, and are eager to share it with you! 🐟️
Wine Feature: Occhipinti, Il Frappato '23
"Il Frappato stems from a dream which I had when I was a girl to make a wine that knows the land that I work, the air I breath and my own thoughts. It is bitter, bloody and elegant. That is Vittoria and the Iblei Mountains. It is the wine that most resembles me, brave, original and rebellious. But not only. It has peasant origins, for this it loves its roots and the past that it brings in; but, at the same time, it is able to fight to improve itself. It knows refinement without forgetting itself." - Arianna Occhipinti (winemaker extraordinaire!)
We celebrate her expertise of Sicilian wines, with love and focus for Sicily's indigenous varietals. An ode to the place she loves!
This red is serious, yet ethereal: the structured herbs and volcanic terroir of Sicily are balanced by the softer, pliable red fruits. Think of it as smoky with notes of crushed spices and purple violet, finishing with vibrant, fresh raspberries.
A beauty that stands on it's own, and yet beautiful with food - it matches the Mediterranean focus like a dream!
Green Asparagus, Red Harissa, Orange Sockeye Salmon, Pink Rhubarb, Purple Beets: all the colors on our table! 🌈
Featured: Grilled Shrimp Tagine, Shaved Fennel and Asparagus, Baked Feta, Shashlik-Style Oyster Mushrooms
Keep an eye out for our future posts to learn more about our new and refreshed featured items 😉
🌞 Sunny weather, sunny dining! 😎
We are embracing the light in our dining room and have opened up our garage doors to welcome the warmth of spring.
Dine with us along our window counter seating by reservation or pop in for seats on our outdoor rail while we wait for patio season (coming soon 👀)
Continuing with the green theme: take a 👀 at that crudo!
New is our Salmon Crudo, finished with marinated cucumber, sumac yogurt, and cripsy buckwheat. Our salmon is sourced from Eva’s Wild, a specialty distributor delivering wild, regenerative, sockeye salmon from the world’s most sustainable fishery in Bristol Bay, Alaska!
Enjoy this set with one of our 🌎️ Earth Week 🌍️ drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) for that perfect pairing!
At MEC, we like to say we're 'Down to Earth' 😉
In admiration for our Earth and 🌏️ Earth Week 🌎️, we have concocted two fabulous drinks - Pepina and Down to Earth!
Our limited edition NA: Down to Earth!
roots aperitif bianco. grapefruit. mediterranean tonic. lime. rosemary
We are donating $1 for every special beverage sold this week through Sunday, April 26th. The donation will go to @growportland , a team that we've been happy to support (5 years strong!)
For those who want a refreshing beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) come on in and celebrate all that is green!
It's getting green out there and so are we! Just in time for 🌏️Earth Week🌏️
To celebrate, we have concocted two fabulous drinks - Pepina and Down to Earth. We are donating $1 for every special beverage sold for the week of April 20th to 26th (Monday through Sunday). The donation will go to @growportland , a team that we've been happy to support for 5 years strong!
First look: Pepina!
tequila. rose vermouth. cucumber. lime
Quench your thirst for the cause while enjoying a zippy seasonal classic!
🌸 Spring is here! 🌸
The winter cold is slowly defrosting, with leaves growing greener everyday. The sunshine has great presence in our dining room and continues to fill our space with it's warmth!
The team is particularly inspired to share with you the same springtime energy: fresh and vibrant, with sips and bites. We are cooking up some seasonal offerings, with the service to match.
Tap the link our bio to make a reservation or pop in for walk-in availability. Come by with family or friends for some newness and classics - we look forward to hosting you!
We’re continuing this year’s SW Hope Dine Out to Donate with @mecpdx on Wednesday, March 18th! When you dine there that day, a percentage of your meal will support Neighborhood House’s Free Food Market and help ensure our neighbors have access to the food they need.
Grab a friend, family member, coworker, or neighbor and join us for a great meal that gives back to the community.
More restaurants will be joining the campaign soon, so stay tuned for more chances to eat well and do good. 🍽️
The MEC Classic: Grilled Lamb Chops!
We celebrate locality here at MEC with the finest cuts of lamb in the Pacific Northwest. At @umpquavalleylamb , the lambs are fostered by a group of caring Ranchers, on the lush pastures of Western Oregon.
We share in their mindfulness, from the fields to the plate. Join us for some TLC with our Chops and a cheeky glass of red 🍷
Grilled Lamb Chops: oregano. garlic. lemon
A fennel salad has been a mainstay on the menu at our restaurant in some form or another for years now.
Right now you'll find the fennel salad tossed with candied squash, pistachios, and a za'atar vinaigrette - perfect expression of cold weather produce with vivid spring flavors.
If you want to try our current rendition of the fennel salad, tap the link our bio to make a reservation today!
Surrau 'Limizanni,' Sardegna, Italy 2023
The Demuro family are native Sardinians and have practiced viticulture for generations. Growing up, Tino Demuro worked in the family vineyards with his 11 siblings, primarily making wine for their own consumption. As an adult, Tino had a successful construction business, but still also had a great affinity for the vines, and so in 2011 he purchased some vineyards near the town of Arzachena, in the heart of the Gallura region in northern Sardinia, on the Emerald Coast.
Gallura, a land of granite rocks and mistral winds on the northern end of the island of Sardinia, is home to some of the finest Vermentino made. Limizzani is the name of a mystical site from the ancient Mediterranean civilizations that inhabited the region thousands of years ago. From grapes sourced across all the estate vineyards, this cuvée is a fresh and pure Vermentino that embodies the essence of Gallura: elderflower and mediterranean vegetation with notes of ginger & slight honeysuckle, citrus & salinity.
Enjoy this bottle of sunshine with us as the weather warms up - spring awaits you!
