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From WW by Michael C. Zusman
From The Oregonian by Michael Russell
Originally from the Acapulco area, Bibiano opened his first restaurant, Autentica, in 2006. In doing so, he became the first Mexican-born chef to offer the city Mexican specialties that transcended the typical tacos-enchiladas-burritos trinity. But it wasn’t just the menu that set Autentica apart. The moody, full-service room was suitable for date nights and family meals alike, and the open kitchen allowed a full view of Bibiano and his crew at work.
From The Oregonian by Michael Russell
From The Oregonian by Michael Russell
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Chef Oswaldo Bibiano helped introduce many Portlanders to regional Mexican cooking through his Concordia neighborhood restaurant, Autentica, which focused on dishes from his home state of Guerrero. After dipping into the food cart scene with the since-closed Upside Down and the Southeast Portland burrito spot Smart Donkey
From WHAT NOW by Juan Carlos Montoya
From WHAT NOW by Juan Carlos Montoya
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For anyone who’s been following Bibiano’s career, this is a long time coming. Before Smart Donkey, he was the chef behind Autentica, the beloved Concordia Mexican restaurant that closed its doors in 2019, and Uno Mas, his pair of taco spots that didn’t survive the pandemic.
