A small space with seven or so tables, packed on Sunday night. There is free parking available at 500 Doris Ave! Found this out too late :(Shared the Sesame Crepe - 2 scoops black sesame icecream (made in-house), whipped cream, cereal, sponge cake. Ice cream is great - love the strong sesame flavor and dense/hard texture, unlike some watered down versions. Crepe is good...

A warm, cozy, dim lit space. Kind of has an "underground" feel. Came here for F's birthday last week.I ordered the Smoked Beetroot Risotto with Scallops. Two large scallops, a little charred taste, medium rare inside. The risotto is a bright red from the beet, but doesn't taste like beets. Creamy but not heavy, with bits of tomato, hazelnut and dark chocolate (couldn't taste/see?)....

 Came here for B's birthday - somehow ended up at another tapas place. A very minimalist, no-frills decor - bare walls, wood floors, light wood tables, black chairs. Food was light with Philipino influences. The broccoli salad and tuna ceviche were the most unique. Plating choices were interesting as well.Started with anchovies toast - 2 tiny toasts for $6! But it was good, very flavorful...

Dinner with Sis at Portland Variety. I really enjoyed this place! Expensive but good tapas. House-made ricotta with crostini, honey and pear - great combination, probably my favorite Beef Carpaccio - good, thin slices with shaved cheese, arugula and some green sauce Shrimp Pil Pil - marinated and cooked in chili oil, large and meaty pieces of shrimp, just a bit spicy for...