Several sad stories today: Camas Davis out at the declining Portland Monthly, rumors that Gourmet Magazine will fold, and more! Under the title of Checkbook Journalism: Sad to see a magazine that had slowly risen from the depths of mediocrity plummet back the other direction. I learned yesterday that Camas Davis (along with seven other employees) has been laid off from … [Read more...] about Camas Davis out at Pomo, Gourmet Magazine to Fold?
Archives for January 2009
Review: Ten 01
Note: This restaurant closed on January 3, 2011. This review was written in 2009.Fugue - Music: a composition based on multiple themes, which are enunciated by several voices or parts in turn, and gradually built up into a complex form having somewhat distinct divisions or stages of development and a marked climax at the end.For those who have been reading my reviews … [Read more...] about Review: Ten 01
Mark Bittman Regrets Portland Visit, Morgan Brownlow News
Mark Bittman was not impressed with Le Pigeon Restaurant, and Morgan Brownlow Opening Cured Meat DistributorI like Mark Bittman. He seems like a laid-back kind of guy I'd like to hang out with. Like everyone these days, he has a blog, and describes a recent book tour trip to the Northwest. Unfortunately, he wasn't terribly impressed. Lunch: At a local vegan place. … [Read more...] about Mark Bittman Regrets Portland Visit, Morgan Brownlow News
The State of The Portland Oregon Restaurant Economy 2009
Is it restaurant apocalypse? Not yet, but it is a difficult time. Restaurant Apocalypse 2009!!! That's what Willamette Week is calling this time, or something close anyway - I can never find anything on their new website.With all the news and rumors floating about, I've been giving the subject quite a bit of thought. It seems to me, the "apocalypse" has failed to happen. … [Read more...] about The State of The Portland Oregon Restaurant Economy 2009
New Seasons/Whole Foods Come to Agreement over Lawsuit
More twists in what has become a fascinating series of twists and turns in the merger between Whole Foods and Wild Oats markets. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm always so impressed by the power of a united community. Because of all of the voices that chimed in from the Portland area and from all over the country, we've been able to bring the issue with Whole Foods to a … [Read more...] about New Seasons/Whole Foods Come to Agreement over Lawsuit