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OK Omens

OK Omens is a wine bar and restaurant in Portland, Oregon.[2][3]

Description

OK Omens, located in southeast Portland's Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood, has been described as a sibling restaurant to Castagna.[4][5] The menu has included burgers, duck leg, grilled squid, and oysters.[6][7]

History

The restaurant opened in June 2018,[8] replacing Cafe Castagna.[9][10] OK Omens has hosted a late night happy hour,[11] and had covered and heated outdoor seating during the COVID-19 pandemic.[12][13]

Reception

Michael Russell included OK Omens in The Oregonian's list of "Portland's 10 best new restaurants of 2018".[14] In 2019, the business was included in Wine Enthusiast's list of "America's 100 Best Wine Restaurants" and Willamette Week's list of "The Top Five Restaurants for a Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Dinner".[15][16][5]

Lonely Planet says, "OK Omens is a hit, not least for its epic wine list and menu of adventurous shareable dishes. Crowd favorites include a spicy Caesar-style salad with buttermilk fried chicken, hoisin-roasted carrots, adorable cheddar-filled beignets, crab pasta topped with thinly sliced jalapeños, and burgers." The website warns, "One caveat: noise level in the space can be deafening, so plan to sit close to your dinner date, or sit outdoors in warm weather."[17]

See also

References

  1. ^ "OK Omens". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on April 19, 2021. Retrieved April 21, 2022.
  2. ^ Damewood, Andrea (August 22, 2018). "OK Omens Portends Really Good Food and Even Better Wine". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  3. ^ Stevenson, Jen (September 6, 2018). "OK Omens Wine Bar and Bistro". 1859. Archived from the original on April 12, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  4. ^ McCollom, Hollyanna (May 14, 2019). Moon Portland. Avalon Publishing. ISBN 978-1-64049-368-1. Archived from the original on April 22, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  5. ^ a b "The Top Five Restaurants for a Last-Minute Valentine's Day Dinner". Willamette Week. February 13, 2019. Archived from the original on October 29, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  6. ^ Hughes, Cami (December 22, 2021). "Celebrate New Year's Eve with These Portland Dine-In and Takeout Options". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on December 27, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  7. ^ Garcia, Krista (June 21, 2021). "Where to Find Oysters on the Half Shell in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on October 20, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  8. ^ Russell, Michael (October 25, 2018). "OK Omens captured Portland's newfound wine passion like no other bar this year". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  9. ^ Zusman, Michael C. (September 18, 2018). "OK Omens Has Replaced Cafe Castagna, and It's Way More Than Just OK". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on March 2, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  10. ^ Russell, Michael (May 4, 2018). "OK Omens brings new wine, food to Cafe Castagna space". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  11. ^ "OK Omens serves up a late night happy hour". kgw.com. August 14, 2018. Archived from the original on April 22, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  12. ^ "LIST: Portland restaurants with covered and heated patios". KOIN.com. November 6, 2020. Archived from the original on May 6, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  13. ^ "Our Favorite Portland Patios for Dates". Willamette Week. April 21, 2021. Archived from the original on December 6, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  14. ^ Russell, Michael (July 11, 2018). "These are Portland's 10 best new restaurants of 2018". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on January 14, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  15. ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (June 21, 2019). "Two Portland Restaurants Nab Major Wine Accolades". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on June 3, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  16. ^ "OK Omens | Best Wine Restaurants 2019". Wine Enthusiast. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  17. ^ "OK Omens | Portland, USA Restaurants". Lonely Planet. Archived from the original on April 22, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022.