What restaurants should I take my parents to?

scarf_posse · **Joined:** Tue May 24, 2011 11:55 pm **Posts:** 2

My parents are visiting for an entire week, most of which we'll be eating out for. I don't think they're quite ready for an all vegan restaurant but I want to take them places that show them that I eat more than salads. They're from the midwest and not very adventurous about they're food, they think thai and indian food is exotic.

Mars · **Posted:** Wed May 25, 2011 1:25 am

Though it is all vegan, so maybe not what you want, I know when I wanted to impress my parents I took them too Portobello. They are the kind of people though that like a fancy place, so, it really does depend on who they are. Maybe if they are laid back, want-to-drink-a-beer type... Mash Tun?

jdfunks · **Posted:** Wed May 25, 2011 9:59 am

Vita Cafe.
Hungry Tiger Too, if you think they can handle the atmosphere : )
Pizza: Bella Faccia, Hot Lips, Mississippi Pizza, Pizza a Go Go, maybe Sizzle Pie
I think Portobello would be worth a shot if you want to impress them with vegan food.
Taqueria Los Gorditos for casual Mexican

scarf_posse · **Joined:** Tue May 24, 2011 11:55 pm **Posts:** 2

Thanks! These are good ideas. I took my parents to Blossoming Lotus a year ago when they visited and I think they liked it but it wasn't really on their list of places to go back to.... I think I will take them to Portobello this time. I think Vita Cafe and Mash Tun (which I have never been to) are great suggestions. I also took them to dove vivi last time which I personally LOVE and could eat once a week and once again they liked it but weren't wild about it like I am.

BigEnchiladas · **Posted:** Thu May 26, 2011 9:58 pm

Maybe The Farm Cafe or Wild Abandon? Especially if the parents are paying!

Zoey · **Joined:** Wed Oct 20, 2010 3:45 pm **Posts:** 387

I am always a fan of Laughing Planet when family comes to town.

jdfunks · **Posted:** Fri May 27, 2011 10:38 am

Yeah, The Farm is so Portland and I would love if someone picked up the tab for me there! You'll know upon walking in if it's too dark for them.

Lebanese could be good, too.

Zoey · **Joined:** Wed Oct 20, 2010 3:45 pm **Posts:** 387

Now that I have been to Mash Tun, I am going to second it. In fact, I am planning to take my parents there!

procrastinatingcook · **Posted:** Fri Jun 10, 2011 2:35 pm

My mom loves going to any of the McMenamin's restaurants/pubs, she also loooves Burgerville. Though neither of these places have awesome vegan food, I like that they're local establishments and Kennedy School is interesting place. The parents like that kind of thing. Also, I'll eat fries anywhere...

Mars · **Posted:** Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:48 am

McMenamin's fries are the best! My parents like Kennedy School a lot too. I heard they've added some good vegan burger choice/choices? Maybe I'm mistaken.

pastabake · **Posted:** Sat Jun 18, 2011 9:16 am

jdfunks wrote:

Yeah, The Farm is so Portland and I would love if someone picked up the tab for me there! You'll know upon walking in if it's too dark for them.

Lebanese could be good, too.

My mom loved The Farm.

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