Blog

A Look at the Winter Desserts That Became Holiday Classics Many of the traditional Christmas desserts served today have roots in the winter kitchens of the Georgian, Regency, Victorian, and early American colonial eras. Today, restaurants like Stanford’s in Northgate, Tanasbourne, and Clackamas carry these traditions forward with comforting seasonal offerings. In this article, we…

Server and Cocktailer, Stanford’s Northgate Tell us about your career at Stanford’s! I love meeting new people and giving great service to our fantastic regulars  What is your favorite dish on the menu? Cajun prawn linguine  What is the most valuable lesson you have learned while working at Stanford’s? Integrity and good service always brings…

Host a Memorable Holiday Event with Private Dining at Stanford’s A clink in the air as two friends cheer to well wishes in the new year. A quiet gasp as a loved one unwraps a perfectly chosen treasure. The aroma of warm food, the chill of a cold drink, and the golden glow of holiday…

Host & Expo, Stanford’s Clackamas   Tell us about your career at Stanford’s! I work as a host and expo which has really helped me learn real life skills.  What is your favorite dish on the menu? Caesar salad! With Blackened Steelhead.  What is the most valuable lesson you have learned while working at Stanford’s?…

Server, Stanford’s Clackamas   Tell us about your career at Stanford’s! I’ve been here for three years and appreciate the opportunities given to me.  What is your favorite dish on the menu? I have many favorite dishes here, but I guess the one I usually choose is the Steakhouse Prime Dip with Onion Rings.  What…

Server/Cocktailer, Stanford’s Tanasbourne   Tell us about your career at Stanford’s! I started working for the company in 1988, at  Newport Bay in Kirkland, WA.  I eventually worked at the Tanasbourne Newport Bay and then moved across the street to Tanasbourne Stanford’s in 2010. I’ve been loving it here ever since!  What do you love…

  There’s a quiet magic in grilling the perfect steak. From the moment your cut meets the heat and the first sizzles rise to a meat lover’s ears, to the anticipation of that tender first bite, it’s the perfect blend of juices, seasoning, and the satisfaction of achieving true doneness. A perfectly grilled steak is…

Host & Expo, Stanford’s Clackamas Tell us about your career at Stanford’s! Started as a host, then bussing, then expo. I enjoy juggling all three because I always have something to do. Also the more you know, the more useful you can be to others. What do you love most about your work? The people…

Bartender, Stanford’s Clackamas Tell us about your career at Stanford’s! I feel Stanford’s is my second home. I feel blessed and fortunate to have shared my life with everyone here. What do you love most about your work? The customers are family. Being here as long as I have has given me a wonderful relationship…

As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, summer calls us outside to backyard barbecues with burgers piled high, savory steaks seared by the sea, or fire-charred vegetables shared around the patio. Grilling can be as simple as a flame and a good cut of meat. That is, until your delectable dinner starts sticking, flames…