Summer 2006

Vindalho Newsletter ::

SUMMER SPECIAL COUPON for our Friends & Neighbors

Our summer pantry is stocked full of the seasonal bounty of local farmers, fishermen and ranchers: squash, cucumbers, green beans, corn, melons, tomatoes, salmon and more. These eagerly awaited ingredients for our Indian-inspired dishes are now in high season.

Dine with us and enjoy our Summer Special Coupon, a 20% savings. Use the coupon as often as you'd like until Labor Day 2006. Our patio is open on the weekends and we can now take reservations for parties of all sizes at 503-467-4550.

Back from his early July honeymoon in Italy, Chef de Cuisine David Anderson has returned re-energized and inspired. He is poring over his extensive Indian cookbook collection and pushing his culinary technique to the limits. Taste the excitement of our Spice Route Cuisine in the new Summer Menu and nightly specials - Summer Melon Chaat Salad, Green Bean Bahji, Tandoori Alaskan King Salmon, Colombo Chicken Curry, Summer Vegetable Thoren, Eggplant and Tomato Curry and Seasonal Stone Fruit Chutney.

Visit vindalho.com for more information.

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Summer Special Coupon and Reservations Across the Board

The natives have left town and the dining is easy. To prove that we are serious about our invitation to dine with us, we have sweetened the pot with a 20% Summer Special Coupon for your table's check or takeout order. Print it out and use it as often as you'd like until Labor Day 2006. Our food is just right for family style suppers or drinks and appetizers at the bar.

Sixteen additional seats on our tranquil, secluded patio mean that we are now accepting reservations for parties of all sizes. There is no wait and large parties are encouraged. Please give us a call at 503-467-4550.

The Bar - Cool as a Cucumber

Pink Floyd, served up with a twist (of course!), is our homage to Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd's legendary founder: gin, Cointreau, cranberry and lime juices, Pimm's liqueur and a splash of simple syrup.

A Margarita from India? Try our Tamarind Margarita: Sauza white tequila, tamarind puree, lime and orange juices and simple syrup served in an old fashioned glass with a salted rim and lime wedge. Simply perfect with an order of Chicken Pakoras.

New non-alcoholic drinks have been added to the menu including: Ginger Lemonade, Plymouth Rock, Summer Berry Lassi and Vai Tai.

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In the Community - Good and Good For You

Chef in the Market - Thursday, August 3rd
See Vindalho's Chef de Cuisine David Anderson in action on Thursday, August 3rd, 6:00 pm when he serves as Portland Farmer's Market Chef in the Market at the Ecotrust Building in the Pearl, NW 10th between Irving and Johnson.

Plate & Pitchfork - Sunday, August 13th
We are proud to participate in The Grand Finale of the 2006 Plate & Pitchfork season. We will be cooking with Vitaly Paley and pouring wine from Ken Wright Cellars at Baggenstos Family Farm. The event celebrating and supporting local farms has long been sold out and tickets have been reselling at a premium on EBay. It will be a great night.

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Photographs on Display at Vindalho

Photographer Steve Plattner shares images from his journey to Northern India in late 2005. Steve calls the show India is Everything. The shots are powerful portraits, street scenes and landscapes. They add a whole new dimension to the Vindalho environment. At great personal sacrifice, Steve made the trip to India intent on capturing the beauty and culture of this complex nation. Please come and experience these amazing photographs.

Learn more at Steve's web site.