"Washington County dwellers access Forest Park from trailheads seldom known to Portlanders, and post-hike dining options can be equally off the radar. Well worth the trek for even far-flung eastsiders is the relaxed, inviting European-style bistro Bethany’s Table. The menu leans more Italian than French, with house-made pastas and deep commitment to local, seasonal ingredients. Pair entrees with tasty wines from the newly remodeled climate-controlled wine cellar, or grab dinner components to-go from the marketplace, including impeccable Bolognese sauce (with a vegetarian mushroom version), chicken liver mousse, and rounds of chocolate chip cookie dough." - Nathan Williams