Portland Dining Month’s upcoming return after a six-year hiatus has been praised by local chefs and diners alike. But if one hurdle remains, it’s this: With more than 100 restaurants offering three-course menus at two distinct price points, how is anyone supposed to figure out where to eat?
Well, you could start by focusing on the $35 menus, under the theory that $35 is less than $55. Or you could sift through each menu to find the restaurants offering the best bang for your buck, with multiple options for each course and mains more substantial than a bowl of gnocchi…