Portland Oregon Food and Drink
Throwing Ourselves On The Grenade of Bad Food to Save You
So what is it we want out of wine? That it tastes good, right? Oh, and if it doesn't empty our wallets that is certainly a nice bonus. This is especially true for yours truly, since the "stock option" plan for VINO employees consists of drinking … [Read more...]
It frustrates me the way vintages are reduced to "good" and "bad". It’s not that vintage doesn’t matter – it can matter tremendously for many wines. But it’s a lot more complex than black or white. Take 2008 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. The … [Read more...]
While many wine bars like Bar Avignon and Kir Wine Bar are gaining in popularity and exposure, wine shops often fly under the radar of the public. Big retail stores like Fred Meyer’s, Zuppan’s, New Seasons and even Trader Joe’s carry the … [Read more...]
Making white Pinot Noir is like discovering America: it's an exciting adventure and everybody wants to believe they were the first. But despite the pronouncements of a few winemakers in the New World, folks throughout Europe have been making a white … [Read more...]
After the Oregonian dumped Matt Kramer, it seemed to me there was a hole to fill for wine news and suggestions. I turned to four local wine people for help, and they have stepped up to the plate to give you another source for information. I will … [Read more...]
Updated: Confirmed I have heard this rumor from so many sources, I've decided to post it with the caveat that it might not be true. Lots of wine aficionados are telling me that, as another step in their "change of focus", Matt Kramer is out at … [Read more...]
From The New York Times, At Bone’s, Atlanta’s most venerable steakhouse, a clubby place of oak paneling and white tablecloths, the gold-jacketed waiters now greet diners by handing them an iPad. It is loaded with the restaurant’s extensive … [Read more...]
