In July of 2006, I ran a "Food Limerick" contest. It turned out to be one of the most popular contests ever. Thanks to some generous sponsors, I'm going to have a 2010 contest!A good limerick is not an easy feat. The first two lines come easy enough, but the next aren't quite so easy. Pay careful attention to the examples below. For that reason, I'll make it worth your … [Read more...] about Food Limerick Contest 2010!
Archives for February 2010
Food Writer Karen Brooks Dumped as Part of Oregonian Purge
Karen Brooks, dining editor for the Oregonian was laid off this week. As the newspaper industry has crumbled over the past few years, many long-term Oregonian employees have been offered excellent buyout packages. Apparently, Karen never took advantage of those offers. Now she has been laid off.Perhaps her long tenure with previous publisher Fred Stickel had her feeling … [Read more...] about Food Writer Karen Brooks Dumped as Part of Oregonian Purge
Guide to Portland’s Best Bakeries & Patisseries
Our guide to Portland's Best Bakeries (Last updated: 3.23 - Add Lovejoy Bakers back to the list, as it was sold to the folks behind Great North Coffee, and so far they are doing a much better job, updated Baker & Spice, updated Bake Shop. 12.22 - Removed La Rose Patisserie in Beaverton which changed ownership and has gone downhill. Added a quick look at Champagne Poetry on … [Read more...] about Guide to Portland’s Best Bakeries & Patisseries
New Restaurants: Barista, Bunk Bar, Little Big Burger
Byron Beck says that Bruce Carey Enterprises is opening a pizza place in the Pearl District "Word is that Via Tribunali will pop up downtown and will be a co-venture with another restaurant group that's already started to make a splash in the Portland market. No word on when Via Tribunali will actually open, as the venture is still in the early stages." Barista … [Read more...] about New Restaurants: Barista, Bunk Bar, Little Big Burger
Ringside to Open In New Fox Tower?
Ringside Steakhouse to take over the Tondero restaurant in the new Fox TowerThe liquor license posted on the door of the old er... Tondero restaurant spot in Fox Tower is the same corporation that owns the Ringside Steakhouse on N Burnside. It is unknown whether, as one commenter says, it is just a temporary move while the Burnside location is renovated or a new location. … [Read more...] about Ringside to Open In New Fox Tower?