Coquine
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Coquine

Portland, Oregon

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Katy Millard's small, intentional restaurant on SE Belmont — a James Beard-recognized kitchen working with seasonal Oregon produce and the kind of refined-not-fussy technique that defines the best of Portland dining. The chocolate chip cookie alone has cult status. The savory menu earns the room.

Insider tip

Reserve the chef's counter if you can. Order the seasonal tasting. Buy a chocolate chip cookie to-go on the way out — it's the takeaway move.

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