Updated 7/23/19 - The Country Cat is now closed.It's been just over a year since Country Cat opened, and I thought it was time to go back and take a second look.Ever since it opened, Country Cat has been a subject of heated debate. Should the fried chicken be boneless? Should it be drizzled with maple syrup? If you look at the comments below from my original look, … [Read more...] about Review: Country Cat
Archives for July 2008
Heidi Yorkshire Reviews Lucier
It seems early to post a review of Lucier (or is according to the polls we've run), but Heidi Yorkshire of Willamette Week, has posted a review that pretty much echoes my feelings, and also rakes a bit of mud: In his official biography on Lucier’s website—and in an interview with WW—Chureau stated that during the period from 1986 to 1990 he worked at several restaurants in … [Read more...] about Heidi Yorkshire Reviews Lucier
Greg Higgins Interview in Mercury
Patrick Coleman, of the Portland Mercury Scores interview with Greg Higgins Patrick Coleman, the Mercury's newish food writer, has done a long interview with Greg Higgins about early days in the Portland food scene. So what was it like being in that whole neighborhood [SW Salmon and 10th] at the time? Vat and Tonsure was there, Hamburger Mary's, Crocodile Records. What was … [Read more...] about Greg Higgins Interview in Mercury
Just another weekend in Beervana
Under perfect summer skies on the banks of the sparkling Willamette with Mt. Hood towering in the distance, 72 wildly wonderful beers will pour for the denizens of Beertopia and the folks who are lucky enough to visit here. It's the most perfect weekend of the summer, and following is a preview of how you're likely to spend it.Now 21 years old, our Oregon Brewer's Festival … [Read more...] about Just another weekend in Beervana
Tales of the Cocktail 2008 Part II
I've been having a great time in the Big Easy and enjoying all the events at Tales of the Cocktail. My liver is reeling. Between all the samples handed out at tastings and presentations, and the freely-flowing cocktails at the official events, I'm glad this event is coming to an end.More highlights: I've been on the quest for the best Sazerac in the city. I've had to try … [Read more...] about Tales of the Cocktail 2008 Part II