A tram car sits in the middle of the dining room and a river flows right outside the windows. That is the scene at this old school Oregon restaurant, where the pasta has been comforting hungry families for decades.
The mizithra pasta is the star here, brown butter and salty Greek cheese tossed with spaghetti until every strand glistens. It is a simple dish, almost too simple, but the combination works like magic.
The creamy fettuccine alfredo offers a richer option, smooth and heavy in the best possible way. A salad with their famous house dressing comes first, then bread, then a scoop of spumoni ice cream at the end…