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Rick Gencarelli — the man behind celebrated Portland chains Lardo and Grassa — is taking a break from expanding his sandwich and pasta empire, instead pursuing ouzo mojitos and hummus. Bluto’s, named for the John Belushi character in Animal House, will take over the space once home to the short-lived Portland Japanese cafe Tonari. According to the Oregonian, the restaurant is playing with a wide swath of dishes, ranging from flaming saganaki cheese to preserved lemon margaritas. The one locked-in facet of the menu: souvlaki,
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