What is it? An Egyptian-influenced, summer-only patio restaurant and mezcal and wine bar. Food, hospitality and design expert Megan Sanchez develops pop-up restaurants on the back patio of Güero No. 1 Tortas alongside cocktail visionary Ben Skiba. Each iteration has been wonderful, but Farag’s is our favorite.
Why we love it: Farag’s hits every mark: warm service, a heavenly cocktail menu and mezcal/wine list, a beautiful, dreamy layout, and of course, incredible food. Each dish feels lovingly home-cooked and familial but is brilliantly and creatively assembled.
Time Out tip: The food is meant to be shared—we recommend the lebneh served with toasted nigella seeds, grapes and shallots confit, a few pieces of Tabor Bread, and the melon served with manchego and olive oil. Keep an eye on their Instagram to catch live jazz and DJs throughout the summer.
Address: 2821 NE Davis St, Portland, OR 97232
Hours: Thu–Sun 4–10pm, approximately June through October (weather dependent)
Expect to pay: Between $30 and $50 per person.