Scott Neuman is without a question the best chef in town. Scott made Oba in the Pearl and Hall Street Grill a huge success. Here are my 10 questions for Scott.
YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE IN THE KITCHEN?
Mother's day 1994 at Hall Street. I had a very ambitious menu and it was my first brunch working there. The doors opened at 10am and 120 guests were sat in 15 minutes!!! I was still cooking brunches when we opened for dinner, so after 450 brunches we cooked 350 dinners. It was crazy from 10am to 9pm.
YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT OTHER THAN OBA & HALL STREET?
In Portland "Neustra Cocina" In Beaverton "Decarli"
YOUR DEATH ROW DINNER?
Heirloom tomato and fresh mozzarella salad with balsamic and basil, grilled sweet corn, bone-in rib-eye steak with gruyere potato gratin and a bottle of 1992 Silver Oak Napa Valley cab to wash it down.
LAST BOOK READ AND FAVORITE TV SHOW?
II Peter (TV-Lost)
PERSON MOST INTERESTED IN MEETING?
Auguste Escoffier- Wolfgang Puck- Elvis Presley- Elvis Costello
WHAT IS ALWAYS IN CHEF SCOTT'S FRIDGE AT HOME?
A bottle of Cakebread Chardonnay , a bottle of Argyle Brut and a bottle of habanero hot sauce.
FAVORITE WEB SITE?
www.rickbayless.com (Rick is my culinary hero)
FAVORITE ALL TIME MOVIE?
The Godfather and Godfather II
FAVORITE DISH AT OBA? Cuban pulled flank steak "vaca Frita"
FAVORITE DISH AT HALL STREET? Seared sea scallops with onion, lobster beurre blanc and balsamic reduction.
STRANGEST REQUEST YOU EVER HAD FROM A CUSTOMER?
When I worked in Los Angeles, I had a guest order two salads on one plate, then two New York Steaks on one plate, then he finished up with two pieces of cheesecake on one plate. I was curious to see who in the world could finish such a meal, so I looked into the dining room to see Marlon Brando chowing down on the cheesecake!
FAVORITE PLACE TO VACATION?
Spain & Puerto Vallarta
OBA : 555 NW 12TH AVE 503-228-6161
HALL STREET : 3775 SW Hall Blvd 503-641-6161
You can't miss at either location which are both very unique and 5 stars for quality- menu selection and service beyond your expectations.
Nice Job Chef. I love the last meal! I might choose a lobster risotto bu I can't argue with the rest.
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Posted by: Air Jordans 4 | April 29, 2010 at 06:44 PM
Hall Street Grill is my favorite place for happy hour!
Posted by: Tara | April 30, 2010 at 03:05 AM
Both restaurants never disappoint.
Posted by: Goldman Sucks | April 30, 2010 at 04:03 AM
The salads at Hall Street are the best in the city. I remember they won a national award for their asian chicken salad. Never get tired of that salad. High quality all the way. Like this blog.
Posted by: Todd & Marci | April 30, 2010 at 02:16 PM