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          While I was climbing Monte Baldo,  Food Dude released a review of Ten-01 on his website, Portland Food and Drink.  Somehow, this guy has become the definitive voice on the Portland food scene, and his highly anticipated reviews seem to knock newspapers and food publications neatly in behind him.  If a restaurant gets a good review from him, more than likely this sentiment will be seen across the board.  He gave Ten-o1 3 1/2  stars (out of 4,) and he had this to say about my desserts:

Pastry chef Jeff McCarthy is a recent addition to the staff, and he’s infused the desserts with a whole new decadent passion. It’s one of those menus where many items are as good as they sound - “chocolate whiskey cake brown butter caramel, toffee-caramel ice cream”, or my favorite, the “chocolate chip banana bread pudding with a rum/caramel.” The latter is the best bread pudding I’ve ever had. The caramel has a nice rum flavor without being overpowering, and the balance of chocolate to bread is nearly perfect. Other desserts which rotate on and off the menu are also excellent. A recent standout was the peanut butter crème brûlée, with its crispy crust, nice custard, and a layer of really good jam underneath. It was like a decadent peanut butter sandwich (all $8).  

     Wow. Thanks, Food Dude.  Glad you liked it.  You can read the entire review here.  And boy, those pictures look great! Some of my other favorite quotes were about Chef and his food, such as”… the goat cheese flavor went beautifully with the lamb. The combination laid waste to any other lamb I’ve had in Portland” and:  “Jack Yoss has completely revamped the kitchen, making it one of the most sophisticated in Portland.”  It’s true.  We’re fucking sophisticated.  Come down and eat.