Updated: 1:18pmGotham Building Tavern has closed. As in, no longer doing business. I’m still trying to confirm details, but have been told by two sources that Friday was the last night. More to come.It seemed like a nice day for some exercise, so I took a bike ride across the bridge and somehow ended up in front of GBT. Doors are open but all the tables and chairs are … [Read more...] about Gotham Tavern Closed
Archives for April 2006
Naomi Speaks Regarding Closure of Gotham/Ripe
I received this statement a few minutes ago from Naomi of Ripe/Gotham/clarklewis fame. I think it is a terrific letter that answers as many of the questions as she can, and puts some rumors to rest. Thank you Naomi. Just wanting to make a brief statement- for the purposes of some clarification. Of course there are rumors flying – But straight from the source seems like it … [Read more...] about Naomi Speaks Regarding Closure of Gotham/Ripe
Michael and Naomi: No More
From Willamette Week today comes validation of the gossip most of us have been hearing for months.“The rumors are true: Michael Hebberoy has left ripe, the indie Portland restaurant empire he created with his wife, Naomi, that includes the nationally acclaimed Family Supper as well as the restaurants clarklewis and the Gotham Bldg. Tavern. Early Thursday afternoon, Naomi … [Read more...] about Michael and Naomi: No More
Nancy Rommelmann Visits Taste of the Nation 2006
I love last minute invitations, including the one that came yesterday via email, from Food Dude, saying he could not make the Taste of the Nation event and would I like to go? He even offered to pay. (Thanks, Dude!) And so I get myself to the Convention Center for the event, which supports the hunger-fighting group Share Our Strength and ran from six pm to nine pm, by 6:05 … [Read more...] about Nancy Rommelmann Visits Taste of the Nation 2006
Review: Nostrana
Nostrana is surely one of the most anticipated restaurants to come along in some time. Owner Cathy Whims was the chef/owner at the famed Genoa restaurant during its heyday. After leaving Genoa, she took a break, and has now come back with a vengeance.Located at SE 14th & SE Morrison, Nostrana is on the corner of what was once an old grocery store. Showing its roots, the … [Read more...] about Review: Nostrana