And by that I don’t mean the venerable food shop, Rosemont Market, which has anchored this neighborhood for years with its array of mostly locally sourced foods. But rather it’s across the road on Woodford Street. In my one and only visit thus far to The Knotted Apron several weeks ago we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner because the food was so thoughtfully and artfully prepared and served in a true neighborhood bistro setting. Think of it being like a counterpart to the West End’s Chaval, a mainstay of the West End or The Blue Spoon on Munjoy Hill. That every neighborhood in Portland or neighborhoods in general from York Village to Union Village should have such a locally inspirational place.
The Knotted has been around since the the Pandemic and while many newish restaurants in Portland tend to have a sameness about them, The Knotted Apron remains clearly identifiable and has avoided the predictability of being throttled by the so-called New American dining category. Instead think of it as savvy neighborhood place serving delicious food.
One of the prettiest outdoor dining patios in Portland
