Comments on: Portland City Grill: A Place to Dress Down?

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 19:58:58 +0000

I wasn’t aware that Portland City Grill was a place you had to dress up to go to. I can’t imagine “dressing up” for a place that has a $2 happy hour menu. I have been guilty of drifting in with shorts and t-shirt with the girl wearing her favorite sweats. I’ve done the same at Ruth Chris and Portland Chop house. Hey, I did see a guy in suit slip the waitress a $20 in a manner that allowed him to touch her inappropriately. Dress does not equal class.

By: Mick

Mick — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 21:49:43 +0000

I personally try to only eat at restaurants where I can go barefoot.

Seriously.

By: Lady

Lady — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 21:42:16 +0000

Underwear. Light cotton nighty, long is best. Solid pale color, no prints. Flannel shirt in case there is a chill. Birks or high-top Converse. Depending on the weather, maybe a baseball cap or fishing hat. Your original teeth, strung into a leather based necklace will make a nice accessory. Don’t wear a watch.

By: chaya

chaya — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 21:06:52 +0000

What should I wear if I’m going out for Nyataimori?

By: Lady

Lady — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 17:02:17 +0000

Well, of course. Who in their right mind would dress up to eat? It can be a messy affair. My heart goes out to David Hasselhoff who was so vilified by the press for simply trying to eat a hamburger.

By: jen

jen — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 16:11:22 +0000

I never dress up to eat. I always end up dropping food on myself. Just can’t take me anywhere respectable, I guess.

By: Lady

Lady — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 15:54:48 +0000

Oh, right. I agree. My money’s as good as anyone elses no matter how I dress. Sweats and tee shirts for me. Also wonder why people place so much importance on ambience in restaurants. If the food is good who needs lighting, decor, etc?

By: Matt Davis

Matt Davis — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 05:45:19 +0000

If I were a restaurant owner I’d only let people in who were dressed nice. I’d rather go bankrupt than have my place filled with badly dressed customers.

I’m joking a little, of course. And yes, people do dress to define themselves, and there’s such a thing as defining oneself as relaxed. I guess I’m just frustrated that there’s nowhere in Portland you can go in nice clothes, be surrounded by similarly dressed people, and feel fleetingly convinced one is better than everyone else. Just for a moment. I must be homesick…

By: RM

RM — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 02:05:35 +0000

I’m retired. This is as dressed up as I get.

By: Mr. Viddy

Mr. Viddy — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 22:59:48 +0000

Why should I have to dress up to go eat? Does the value of my money decrease if I spend it wearing shorts or jeans? Of all the problems or issues in the world today should anyone really stress out too much about a restaurants dress code? Am I just rambling on or have I made my point?

Good day to you sir!