Staff Favorites: What We’re Loving at Stanford’s

Our teams know great food—and they’ve got the cravings to prove it. We asked our team members at our Stanford’s locations in Clackamas, Northgate, and Tanasbourne for their favorite eats and top recommendations. From bold pastas to fresh seafood and crisp seasonal salads, there’s something for every appetite, coming to you straight from the team…

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Staff Spotlight: Austin Pressing

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…

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Staff Spotlight: Donna Johnson

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…

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Staff Spotlight: Nichola Hall

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…

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Staff Spotlight: Sherri O.

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…

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Stanford’s Keeps You Safe

Stanford's plates

The COVID-19 pandemic has been going on for about a year and a half now, and while we’re seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, Americans have gone through multiple phases of concern, quarantine, and restrictions. Through all of the shifts and changes in legislation, our team here at Stanford’s has worked hard…

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The Anatomy Of A Steak

The Anatomy of a Steak

Few meals are quite as decadent and delicious as a steak, but with so many different steaks to choose from, how are you supposed to make the perfect choice the next time you go out to dinner. The reality is that these steaks and the different cuts they come from have an immense amount to…

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The Secret To A Tender Steak

Premium, hand-trimmed steak cuts

Steaks are some of the delicious meals you can get at a restaurant, and if you have ever enjoyed a truly masterfully prepared steak, you know how much of a difference an expert chef can impart on their ingredients. When it comes to deliciously decadent ingredients like steak, proper treatment and preparation are not only…

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What Happens As A Steak Cooks

Filet premium steak cut

Steak has arguably been one of the most delicious and decadent options on any menu for decades. The overall richness and diversity across all the different cuts, cooking styles, and flavor profiles, make steak the perfect canvas for any great meal. Although many varying factors combine together to make steaks the delicious meal that we…

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Wine Pairings – A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Wine for Your Meal

Fresh steak on cutting board with bottled wine at steakhouse in Oregon and Washington

Some flavors were made for each other—Cabernet and steak, Sauvignon Blanc and seafood, Pinot Noir and a crisp evening dining on a patio. If you enjoy a delicious dinner, you know that finding the perfect wine to accompany your meal can really take it to the next level. Great pairings don’t happen by accident; they’re…

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