Latin American restaurant in Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Casa Zoraya is a family-operated Latin American and Peruvian restaurant in Portland, Oregon , United States.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] It opened in north Portland 's Piedmont neighborhood in 2018 and has garnered a positive reception, especially for its ceviches.
Description
The family-owned[ 4] and operated[ 5] Latin American [ 6] restaurant Casa Zoraya is on Lombard Street in north Portland 's Piedmont neighborhood. It operates in a renovated house[ 7] and has a back patio with lights and plants.[ 8] [ 9] The restaurant serves Peruvian cuisine such as ají de gallina , causa de camarón, ceviche de pescado (among many other varieties),[ 10] chicharron de puerco, empanadas ,[ 11] fried calamari ,[ 12] and lomo saltado criollo.[ 13] [ 14] Desserts include alfajores , cholitas, and picarones .[ 15] Drink options include Pisco sours and other cocktails .[ 16]
History
Zoraya Zambrano, who was previously a chef at Andina , opened Casa Zoraya with Gary Marmanillo in May 2018.[ 13] [ 17] [ 18]
Reception
Willamette Week 's restaurant critic Michael C Zusman said Casa Zoraya, Master Kong , and OK Omens were Portland's best new restaurants of 2018.[ 19] The newspaper has also recommended Casa Zoraya ceviche, vegetables with ají,[ 20] and lomo saltado criollo.[ 21] In 2019, Krista Garcia of The Infatuation wrote, "This casual Peruvian spot serves creative takes on things like ceviche and lomo saltado that we like a lot, and the best way to keep the bill down is to come with a few people and split a bunch of dishes."[ 22] Brooke Jackson-Glidden included the ceviche carretillero in Eater Portland 's 2020 overview of "healthy Portland restaurant plates that don't feel like a bummer".[ 23] Casa Zoraya was also included in the website's 2024 list of the city's 38 best restaurants and food carts.[ 12] Eater Portland has recommended the restaurant for its ceviche,[ 10] its seafood options,[ 24] and its patio.[ 25] In 2024, Casa Zoraya was included in The Oregonian 's list of Portland's 25 best patios and rooftop bars for sun,[ 8] Tasting Table 's overview of the city's 40 best restaurants,[ 26] and Time Out Portland 's list of the city's 24 best restaurants.[ 27]
See also
References
^ Ross, Thomas. "Bright Colors and Brighter Flavors at Casa Zoraya" . Portland Mercury . Archived from the original on 2022-12-05. Retrieved 2024-12-09 .
^ Wong, Janey. "Comforting Dishes and a Warm Atmosphere Make For A Perfect Fall Evening On Casa Zoraya's Back Patio" . Portland Mercury . Retrieved 2024-12-09 .
^ Walsh, Chad. "The Week in Food News: Burgers, More Burgers, and a Whole Lotta Peruvian Food" . Portland Mercury . Archived from the original on 2022-12-05. Retrieved 2024-12-09 .
^ "8 things to do in the Portland area this weekend: April 19-21" . kgw.com . 2019-04-18. Retrieved 2024-12-10 .
^ Frane, Alex; Moore, Jenni; Cottell, Pete; Travel, D. K. (2022-09-27). Portland Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home . Penguin. ISBN 978-0-7440-7825-1 .
^ Fodor's Pacific Northwest: Portland, Seattle, Vancouver & the Best of Oregon and Washington . Fodor's Travel. 2023-09-19. ISBN 978-1-64097-627-6 .
^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2020-02-24). "Worthy Portland Restaurants and Bars Super Close to Trimet Stations" . Eater Portland . Archived from the original on 2021-10-21. Retrieved 2024-12-09 .
^ a b Russell, Michael (2024-04-11). "Portland's 25 best patios and rooftop bars for soaking up the sun" . The Oregonian . Archived from the original on 2024-10-04. Retrieved 2024-12-09 .
^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2023-09-25). "Ask Eater: Which Portland Bars and Restaurants Still Have Covered and Heated Patios?" . Eater Portland . Archived from the original on 2023-12-08. Retrieved 2024-12-09 .
^ a b MacEvoy, Maya (2021-03-31). "Where to Find Bright Bowls of Ceviche in Portland" . Eater Portland . Archived from the original on 2024-03-02. Retrieved 2024-12-09 .
^ "Splurge on Latin American food at these top Portland eateries" . kgw.com . 2019-07-18. Retrieved 2024-12-09 .
^ a b "The 38 Best Restaurants and Food Carts in Portland" . Eater Portland . 2018-01-09. Archived from the original on 2024-10-08. Retrieved 2024-12-09 .
^ a b "Casa Zoraya Enlivens North Lombard With Killer Peruvian Food" . Willamette Week . 2018-07-31. Archived from the original on 2022-05-24. Retrieved 2024-12-09 .
^ "Casa Zoraya" . Willamette Week . 2018-12-04. Retrieved 2024-12-09 .
^ "Dining At Casa Zoraya" . 1859 Oregon's Magazine . 2018-12-04. Archived from the original on 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2024-12-09 .
^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2018-06-13). "A New Peruvian Spot Is Now Crafting Super Flavorful Ceviches in North Portland" . Eater Portland . Archived from the original on 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2024-12-09 .
^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2018-05-03). "An Andina Alum Is Opening a Spot in North Portland" . Eater Portland . Archived from the original on 2023-12-04. Retrieved 2024-12-09 .
^ Frane, Alex (2021-10-15). "Cocktail Bar Lulu Is Diving Into the World of Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei Cuisine" . Eater Portland . Retrieved 2024-12-09 .
^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2018-12-26). "Portland's Top Restaurant Newcomers in 2018" . Eater Portland . Archived from the original on 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2024-12-09 .
^ "The Top Five Places to Get Delivery or Takeout From This Week" . Willamette Week . 2020-04-29. Archived from the original on 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2024-12-09 .
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^ "Casa Zoraya - Review - Piedmont - Portland, OR" . The Infatuation . 2022-01-21. Retrieved 2024-12-09 .
^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2017-01-18). "Healthy Portland Restaurant Plates That Don't Feel Like a Bummer" . Eater Portland . Archived from the original on 2021-11-02. Retrieved 2024-12-09 .
^ Williams, Nathan (2018-02-06). "The Best Seafood in Portland" . Eater Portland . Archived from the original on 2021-01-13. Retrieved 2024-12-09 .
^ Hilton, Thom (2021-02-19). "17 Portland Restaurant Patios for Outstanding Outdoor Dining Year-Round" . Eater Portland . Archived from the original on 2021-02-22. Retrieved 2024-12-09 .
^ Mattison, Lindsay D. (2023-06-04). "40 Absolute Best Restaurants In Portland" . Tasting Table . Archived from the original on 2024-01-15. Retrieved 2024-12-10 .
^ "The 24 best restaurants in Portland, Oregon" . Time Out . April 16, 2024. Archived from the original on September 23, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
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