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    Mediterranean, Middle-Eastern,

    Mediterranean Exploration Company (M.E.C.)

    333 Northwest 13th Avenue

    Portland, OR 97209


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    Salatim
    Mezze
    Mezze with Pita
    Piato
    Roasted/Grilled

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    Salatim

    • Pita

      $3.00
    • Raddichio Salad

      cherries. yogurt dressing. breadcrumbs

      $16.00
    • Salt Roasted Beets

      tahina. preserved lemon vinaigrette. sheep's cheese. pistachio

      $14.00
    • Little Gem Salad

      spring vegetables. green goddess dressing. sunflower & cashew dukkah

      $16.00

    Mezze

    • Castelvetrano Olives

      olive oil. bay leaf

      $9.00
    • Falafel

      6 pieces falafel. tahina. green s’hug

      $14.00
    • Chicken Meatballs

      jalapeño. pistachio. frisée. toasted paprika aioli

      $19.00

    Mezze with Pita

    • Labneh

      roasted tomato. oregano. pea tendrils. pita

      $17.00
    • Roasted Eggplant Dip

      tahina. mint. smoked olive oil

      $16.00
    • Hummus Abu Hassan

      tahina. chickpeas. parsley

      $16.00
    • Braised Leeks & Greens Hummus

      $17.00
    • Side Cucumbers

      $2.00
    • Pita

      $3.00

    Piato

    • Potatoes

      oregano. garlic. lemon

      $14.00
    • Greens

      olive oil. chili flake. lemon juice

      $14.00
    • Mejadara

      rice. lentils. fried onion

      $15.00

    Roasted/Grilled

    • Sephardic Beef & Lamb Kebab

      smoked eggplant relish. turmeric labneh. almonds

      $24.00
    • HALF Greek Lamb Chops

      2 greek lamb chops. greek vinaigrette *The consumption of raw or undercooked meat, eggs & seafood may increase your risk of food-borne illness.

      $25.00
    • FULL Greek Lamb Chops

      4 greek lamb chops. greek vinaigrette *The consumption of raw or undercooked meat, eggs & seafood may increase your risk of food-borne illness.

      $50.00
    • Chicken Boureka

      sumac. onion. feta. pickles

      $15.00

    All hours
    Sunday4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Monday4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Tuesday4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Wednesday4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Thursday4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Friday4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Saturday4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Mediterranean Exploration Company (MEC) is Sesame Collective’s flagship restaurant in Portland, Oregon. Serving cuisine from the Mediterranean and beyond, MEC draws from extensive research and global travels. Located in the heart of Portland’s industrial Pearl District, MEC is a vibrant, energetic restaurant with an open hearth kitchen, and a playful beverage program.

    Location

    333 Northwest 13th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209

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