Comments on: David Machado to Open Restaurant in Modera?

By: VonDrashy

VonDrashy — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:00:51 +0000

I’ve been disappointed every time I’ve eaten at Lauro in the last six months and have heard the same from two friends. Admittedly I don’t go on a weekly basis anymore so there is a very slim chance that I went on off nights. I’ve always had a bit of a crush on Jen so I hesitate to blame her and just assumed that it was Daren’s absence and David’s focus on Vindalho that caused the food to suffer. I’m not a hater, far from it, just disappointed. I’ll give them another try. And another. And another. All based solely on my past love for their food and it’s location to my house.

By: Food Gems

Food Gems — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:30:22 +0000

Lauro’s food is better than ever.

I had an incredible Daube there on Thursday and my companion chowed down on a delicious pasta with chicken and capers.

Service is tight, gracious and the room was humming.

By: brewmaster

brewmaster — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:36:03 +0000

Since when has Lauro taken a dive? Lauro is a great restaurant, and continues to be one of the most consistent in Portland. Chef Jen is seriously talented, and such a wonderful gal. We’ve been going to Lauro for a few years, and have never been disappointed. What’s more, David Machado is a class-A guy. I’m glad the Dude finally confirmed this long-running Modera rumor.

By: VonDrashy

VonDrashy — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:40:37 +0000

I wish Lauro would change – for the better. It was my goto restaurant for years (living a few blocks away helped) but the food has suffered recently. I figured it was because David’s attentions were on Vindalho (which continues to be excellent). I just don’t want another great restaurant in my hood to suffer so that downtown can get another Pazzo (although I do eat in their bar since my office is a block and a half away).

By: Food Dude

Food Dude — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:30:57 +0000

VonDrashy, Machado is a pro. He tends to hire good chefs and get each restaurant running smoothly before he moves to the next one. My guess is they won’t change.

By: VonDrashy

VonDrashy — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:21:05 +0000

I hope this doesn’t mean that Lauro will go further downhill or that Vindalho’s food will suffer without David’s presence.

By: gustoeater

gustoeater — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:48:17 +0000

Hotel Modera

515 SW Clay
Portland, OR 97201

By: brewmaster

brewmaster — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:10:29 +0000

Is it 515? That sounds more like it.

By: pdx_yogi

pdx_yogi — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:16:33 +0000

1515 SW Clay? Really? I don’t think that address even exists.

By: brewmaster

brewmaster — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:42:40 +0000

Hell yes! I’ve heard this too. If there’s anyone in Portland who can create an excellent restaurant in this space it’s David Machado. I don’t see why it’s daunting either Amoureuse. Pazzo was a venerable establishment when it opened and many of the best chefs in town (Dolich, Paley, etc.) spent time under David in that very kitchen. Plus, the Modera space is one of the most gorgeous in Portland. It has the ability to define an entire neighborhood.

The South end of DT is lacking in good restaurants. There’s Higgins, and that’s about it. I imagine this will be one of Portland’s finest. Machado hasn’t let us down yet.