Skip to main contentAlthough we adore Echo's loft-like space (a former prostitutes' den on MLK), we wish it weren't so, well, all alone: With such a remote locale, it's hard to remember it even exists. It's a shame, since Echo is finally hitting its stride. Already notorious for vintage drink recipes like the taste-bud-tickling marionberry rickey, Echo's repertoire of Cajun-Franco-Oregonian cuisine—fresh, local bistro grub with a bit of NOLA inspiration—has been honed to a tee. The pan-seared sirloin with creamy polenta, for example, has been on the menu since Echo's inception and is consistently excellent. Now with a full-service breakfast menu, it's safe to say Echo's here to stay. That is, if you can find it. (LS)
WWeek 2015