"With numerous locations across town, stepping into Petite Provence feels like stepping directly into a boulangerie on the streets of Nice. Wicker chairs adorn the tiled floors, and pastries line the shelves and countertops, shining with sugary glazes and topped with chocolates, creams, or ripe berries. A brunch destination for Portland urbanites, diners pile into Le Petit Provence’s bistro for decadently dressed Benedicts and French café classics like Monte Cristos and French onion soups; however, the surrounding Portland metro locations (Lake Oswego and Beaverton) also offer elevated dinner plates that showcase French cooking at its finest. The Salmon au Raifort features a seared salmon over a parsnip purée, while the bouillabaisse soup highlights Pacific Northwestern seafood." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden, Katrina Yentch
