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Huber’s Restaurant can lay claim to the title of Portland’s oldest restau- rant with the greats like Henry Ford’s, the Benson’s London Grill, and Hilton’s Alexander’s (once a Canlis) having passed into memories much like LA’s famed Chasen’s. Tucked neatly in the center of the Or- egon Pioneer Building that is now a hotel, it continues to serve its standard turkey dinners, assorted other high-touch comfort foods, and the ballet of bottles for its world-famous Spanish Coffee. Proprietors James and David Louie continue to keep the century-plus family legacy alive and have strategically enlisted the talent of note- worthy team members from beyond the realm of hospitality like David Bloudek. Armed with a chemistry degree from Oregon State and as a partner in Satyr Fire which produced the 2021 Legacy of Myr Char- donnay (Eola-Amity Hills - Wine Enthusiast 93 rating), Bloudek is also a bartender at the restaurant where he thoroughly enjoys conversation with the host of tourists and the performance art of the Spanish Cof- fee dance. While he also oversees the wine program at Huber’s, he has perfected the mixology of the drink that takes minimum six month window to master. While Huber’s has nationwide notoriety for its distinction of consum- ing more Kahlua than any other establishment in the country, regulars appreciate the cheerful disposition of the staff as much as its menu.
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While the Spanish Coffee has been rec- ognized since 1975 as a Huber’s signa- ture, the real show is its “iced” version, creating a sometimes-three foot flame as it is poured into a pint glass with ice and topped with house-made whipped cream.
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