Gigantic Brewing Hawthorne Pub — Restaurant in Portland

This is so strange. They participated into Nacho Week via Portland Mercury. $10 nachos. It wan't busy or packed. we ordered the vegetarian option as advertised. It came without cheese. The definition of NACHOS is chips and cheese.

Lady in the front of house started with "I'm already having a bad day."

I get it. These food driven weeks can be a hard time, especially if you aren't prepared.

But the Portland Mercury gives you ample notice.

We were served chips and no cheese.

By definition: Not Nachos. '

When I pointed out their own description via the website, I was made to feel a fool. "nachos can be what ever we say, which included no cheese."

I offered a rebuttal, NYT def of Nachos… Apple's AI def of nachos. No avail. we were served...

At the brand new very highly anticipated Gigantic on Hawthorne. Love Gigantic beer! Says a lot about Gigantic when a city that does beer on the level of Portland is so excited about one new place opening! Plus this is their first location (of 3) that has a kitchen. Gotta say the food is really good too! Flaeskasteg Pork Sandwich (Carlton Farms roast pork loin with crackling, braised red cabbage, remoulade, dill pickle) with French Fries and a Sassy Pony Juicy Pale Ale. Also pictured is, The International Caramel Coffee Stout & Space Brontosaurus IPA (collaboration with Ecliptic) Gigantic has turned their kitchen over to El Viejon. I ordered the Flautas de Pollo and the Birria Ramen (Mexican/ Asian fusion) and an LP Stout. This was...

Pretty solid spot! Went in because I had a couple gift certificates I won in a raffle. A very open, clean space. Tons of seating. Went in for Sunday happy hour which they have decent prices for. Service was friendly and informative. Grabbed the "seasonal" burger because they were out of the fried chicken sandwich. Burger was cooked well and the flavors came together nicely. Also grabbed the General Tso fries, which were...eh. I think I has expecting a little more? They could use a little more sauce I think? Maybe that's just me though. They kinda just had a really light drizzle on top. Grabbed a cider which is always great. Overall, a pretty chill spot. Will visit again if I'm...