Overlook Restaurants, North (N) Portland

In 2010, chef Oswaldo Bibiano was a semifinalist for the 2010 James Beard Award based on the menu he put together for his Mexican restaurant, Autentica. Now, he's opened a second kitchen in NoPo, a lunch-and-dinner spot featuring small plates of authentic and creative...

It's good that these Japanese small plates are made for sharing since the small space encourages even strangers to get to know each other. It makes for a cozy party feel, especially when you get adventurous with the sake selections and get carried away on the jukebox....