Friday, February 3, 2012
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Sapphire's swell setting:

 

... was an Eastern-influenced complement to a "backhand" ($8.00):

 

A two-fisted burg bobbed in this bourbon, bitters and branca (frenet) cocktail coerced by cardamom while the Manhattan ($8.00):

 

... with Camaro Antica and Bulliet hit its target.

Salmon cakes ($10.00):

 

... weren't our thing. These pink patties were kerneled with corn and had a cushiony consistency with no crusty contrast.

The pita pizza:

 

... had a dormy casualness to this simple circle studded with tomatoes and artichoke hearts while the brioche bumpered cheeseburger ($11.00):

 

... came with yam fries that were limp and greasy. I asked if they weren't meant to be that way and the server assured me that they were.

Even though Sapphire's chow didn't ignite our interest, the drinks and decor were fine at this hotel with no guest rooms.

 


The Sapphire Hotel

5008 SE Hawthrone Blvd.
Portland, OR
503.232.6333