"After operating a restaurant in Chile for six years, Epif owners Nicolle Dirks and Jose “Pepe” Arancibia moved to Portland to transform normally meat-centric South American dishes into vegan marvels. Dill polenta cakes arrive with tamarind tempeh, while fried pumpkin sopaipillas get a touch of sweetness from vegan honey. While the swank dining area is inviting, the narrow bar will treat fans of pisco to the largest selection in the city, as well as a wide array of cocktails." - Thom Hilton, Nick Woo