Tusk

Positioned in the heart of Portland, Tusk captures the soul of the city with its innovative yet comforting Middle Eastern-inspired dishes. As you step into the contemporary, light-filled space, you are immediately put at ease, an experience that carries over to the palate with each delightful bite.

The menu is a culinary journey that starts off with the Khobz, a house-made flatbread served with a trio of seasonally-rotating dips. The Black Barley Tabbouleh, an imaginative variation of the Middle Eastern classic, intermingles fresh local flavors with exotic spices for a dish that's both familiar and extraordinary.

Tusk's salads are a vibrant mosaic of colors and textures, most notably the Roasted Beets and Citrus with sunflower seeds and mint, presenting a symphony of sweet, tangy, and crunchy. For the main course, don't skip the Lamb Feast - a extravagant yet well-balanced arrangement of slow-cooked lamb, green tahini, pickles, and chilies, wrapped in warm, fluffy pita bread.

The cuisine is a nod to the limitless potential of using locally-sourced fresh ingredients and presenting them through an international lens, making Tusk a must-visit for the discerning gourmand in Portland.