From an announcement in a Facebook post and reported by Eater PDX, June restaurant on 2215 East Burnside has now closed. Thank you everyone for your support over the last 3 years, it has truly been a pleasure for us. As of last Saturday we have closed our doors for good. What the future has in store is unknown, but we wouldn't have it any other way. Opened in 2010 … [Read more...] about June Restaurant RIP
Archives for July 2013
Kir Wine Bar Closes, Elephants Deli Opens Corbett Branch and More!
Kir Wine Bar at 22 NE 7th, is closing as of August 17th. From the press release, "Ciao KWB. Kir wine bar will raise its last glass on Saturday, August 17th. We want to thank you for years of good humour, good wine, and good friends. We are excited for the future and are actively looking for another space to call home. If you have any good ideas, let us know! More than … [Read more...] about Kir Wine Bar Closes, Elephants Deli Opens Corbett Branch and More!
News You May Have Missed…
While I was otherwise occupied over the last few months, I missed some interesting local news. I'll catch you up!From OregonLive, Shiraz, the Persian restaurant at NW 11th and Everett St., has closed, and is renovating before planning to reopen as "Piattino", an Italian restaurant featuring antipasti. As I recall, before Shiraz, this was the location of the Everett Street … [Read more...] about News You May Have Missed…
Big Changes are Afoot for the 2013 Oregon Brewers Festival
The annual Oregon Brewers Festival is opening a day earlier this year. Starting next Wednesday, the 24th there will be a full five days of drinking on the waterfront.No more plastic cups. For $7, you will now be buying a 12.8 oz. glass (down from 14 oz. last year), which can be filled for four tokens. The one token taster size is now three ounces instead of four. The … [Read more...] about Big Changes are Afoot for the 2013 Oregon Brewers Festival
More and More Restaurants are Loud by Design
Does it seem like more and more restaurants are so loud that conversation is next to impossible? Believe it or not, this trend is frequently by design.Studies have shown that people increase their rate of chewing by about 1/3rd when listening to faster/louder music, and that men tend to drink faster when the music is booming - I know I do; I want the get out of the damn … [Read more...] about More and More Restaurants are Loud by Design