Swiss Hibiscus

Swiss Hibiscus (formerly Café Hibiscus)[1][2] is a restaurant in Portland, Oregon. It serves European cuisine and has been featured on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

Swiss Hibiscus
Restaurant information
Established2010 (2010)
Dress codeEuropean
Street address4950 Northeast 14th Avenue
CityPortland
CountyMultnomah
StateOregon
Postal/ZIP Code97211
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45.55878511491247°N 122.65140573925996°W / 45.55878511491247; -122.65140573925996
Websiteswisshibiscus.com

Description

Swiss Hibiscus serves European cuisine on 14th Avenue, near Alberta Street, in northeast Portland's King neighborhood. Sources have described the restaurant as Alpine, Swiss,[3] and "Hawaii meets Switzerland".[4] The interior features Hawaiian decor.[5] The menu has included sautéed mushrooms, lentil and onion soups,[3] paprika schnitzel served in a mushroom cream sauce, émincé zurichoise,[6] fondue,[7][8] goulash, spätzle,[9] and a vegan version of rösti (Swiss hash brown pancake).[10] For Christmas dinner, the restaurant has served roast goose, tournedos (beef tenderloin) or salmon.[11]

History

Dani Thiel and Jennie Wyss opened Cafe Hibiscus in 2010.[12][13] Tammy Hay is also credited as a co-owner.[14] The restaurant later rebranded as Swiss Hibiscus.

Guy Fieri visited the restaurant for an episode of the Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.[15][16][17]

See also

References
  1. Skegg, M. J. "What's in a Name: Swiss Hibiscus". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  2. Onstad, Chris. "Swiss Classics at Cafe Hibiscus". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  3. Garcia, Krista (2021-12-06). "Where to Find Fantastic French Onion Soup in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-08-23. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  4. "Cafe Hibiscus | Restaurant Listing". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  5. McCollom, Hollyanna (2016-05-10). Moon Portland. Avalon Publishing. ISBN 978-1-63121-279-6. Archived from the original on 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  6. "CHEAP EATS 2013 | Old World Eats". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2023-03-29. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  7. Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2022-12-07). "Where to Find Melty, Cheesy Fondue in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  8. Scinto, Maria (2022-11-12). "16 Best Restaurants For Fondue In The US". Tasting Table. Archived from the original on 2023-05-28. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  9. Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2016-10-10). "Where to Eat and Drink on Portland's Alberta Street". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-11-03. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  10. Moore, Jenni (2020-09-09). "13 Standout Vegetarian Meals in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  11. Bakall, Samantha (2014-12-17). "Where to eat on Christmas Day in the Portland area". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  12. Buskirk, Audrey Van (2010-04-14). "Cafe Hibiscus Ends the Drought of Swiss-Hawaiian Restaurants". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  13. "Storefronts: Cafe Hibiscus opens in Northeast Portland". The Oregonian. 2010-05-01. Archived from the original on 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  14. "Cheap Eats 2014: Old World Cuisine". Willamette Week. 2014-02-19. Archived from the original on 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  15. "Swiss, Sandwiches and Sausage". Food Network. Archived from the original on 2023-01-13. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  16. Turnquist, Kristi (2019-02-08). "These are the Portland restaurants Guy Fieri visited on 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives'". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2020-08-08. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  17. "Where Guy Fieri Just Ate in Portland, According to Random People on the Internet". Willamette Week. 2016-08-31. Archived from the original on 2020-11-08. Retrieved 2023-10-02.

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