Petisco

I've been meaning to blog about this place for ages (okay, a few weeks), but kept forgetting (so me!). Anyway, Petisco is a very, very tasty and new sandwich place very close to my house. I discovered it through the hive mind that is the livejournal community DamnPortlanders. One recommendation and one half of a turkey and brie sandwich on baguette with potato cheddar soup later, I was hooked. I ate there twice in one week. I think about it all the time! Well, okay, not all the time, but often.



I've had the turkey and brie, which comes with honey mustard and is to die for. I've also had the tomato and mozzarella, which is also amazing. Carrina has had the roast beef with manchego cheese, or rather, as she said, "Make that rare roast beef with manchego and HORSERADISH CREAM!" What makes Petisco so good is very high quality ingredients at not such a ridiculous price. I love cheese (check the bio) and I love it when restaurants care about their cheeses. The bread is crunchy and perfect, the cheeses are creamy, the meats are perfectly salted. The side salad is substantial and tossed with a nice olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The soups are also amazing. I've yet to check out brunch, but I'm sure I will soon.

The sandwiches are like a siren song, calling me. I'll be back and not just because the brie is so delicious.