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Madaline’s Grill and Steak House

A Spirited Kitchen

By Deborah Elvrom

As you travel through Redmond on Highway 97, stop in at Madaline’s Grill and Steak House for delicious entrees from a varied menu, including American, Italian, Thai and of course, Mexican.

Owner Pablo Pena has worked diligently to bring his restaurant dream to life. With his training, experience and love of cooking, Pena brings atmosphere and flavors from his hometown of Jalisco, Mexico. Many of the recipes used at Madaline’s have derived right from his mother’s kitchen. As a young boy, Pena would help with the cooking whenever he could.

At 14 years old, he traveled to California, working in the fields to earn his way. Gradually, Pena moved north to Oregon where he landed a dishwashing job in Los Margarita’s in Portland. With an ambitious spirit, Pena was soon cooking up a storm.

Next stop Seattle - where he began training with chefs cooking Italian pasta dishes and Thai food. While in Seattle, he married Beatris Adriana, daughter of a successful restaurant owner.

Occasionally, Pena would take a leisurely golf trip to Sunriver. On one such journey, he spotted a building up for grabs. Wheels started turning, and soon Madaline’s Grill was a reality. In honor of his first born child, he bestowed her name to the restaurant as a legacy.

His wife does the bookkeeping and her brother cooks many of the dishes. Pena is proud of his accomplishments and greets customers with great enthusiasm. Pena and his family are happy to be living in Redmond and wish to thank everyone for the support shown in making their enterprise a success.

A January 2004 celebration is planned to mark the second anniversary of Madaline’s.

Group seating up to 40 is available and customers can purchase gift certificates for friends or family.

Madaline’s Grill and Steak House is located 2414 South Highway 97 - next to McDonald’s. Hours are 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.through 9:30 p.m. Friday, and 7 a.m. through 9:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call 541-548-9964. Customers can log on to www.centraloregonmall.com for menu information.

Come listen to authentic Mexican music while dining on great food, quench a thirst from the full bar, treat yourself to a yummy dessert or stop in weekend mornings to fill up on a nourishing breakfast.