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WHAT'S IN A NAME? When it comes to restaurants, it depends. It could be something as matter-of-fact as the street address or the owner's own moniker, or something as evocative as the name of a far-off land. Mélange, a new dining spot in Downtown's restaurant-heavy Sixth Avenue corridor, is one of the more aptly named restaurants we have had the privilege to visit. While most eateries celebrate a particular theme or culinary tradition, Mélange offers a self-styled "world tour of exquisite taste and culinary artistry."
Several salads looked intriguing, in particular the "tomato flower pot" and the Oregon spring salad with smoked salmon and blueberries, but we moved directly on to entrees. Angelique chose the spiced lamb and couscous, in which sliced lamb loin was rubbed with a peppery Moroccan spice mixture, grilled, and served with zucchini, squash and bell peppers - also grilled - over curried couscous. The lamb was robustly flavorful, with a pleasing contrast between the tender meat and the exterior crust formed by the grilled-on spices. The zucchini and squash were firm, not mushy as is often the pitfall of these vegetables. The couscous was seasoned just enough that it wasn't bland, but not so much that it competed with the lamb.See the full content of this document
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Mélange Bistro Bar
Mélange Bistro Bar
LOCATION: 136 Sixth St., Downtown. 412-325-4310. www.melange bistrobar.comHOURS: Mon.-Tue. 11 a.m.8 p.m.; Wed.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sat. 2 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.PRICES: Appetizers $5-19...See the full content of this document
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