DOCÂ restaurant always seems to fly under the radar, but they produce good food in a unique environment. Walk through the kitchen to enter the dining room, and once you sit down, most of the 20 or so chairs have a great view of the chef … [Read more...]
Reader Survey 2012: The Most Romantic Restaurant In Portland

Ah romance. Candlelight, quiet conversation, flirting. That is my definition, but, judging from the list, many people have other criteria. I looked all the way back to our list from 2006, which was Alba Osteria, Alberta Oyster, Andina, Fenouil, … [Read more...]
2012 Reader Survey: Best Italian in Portland

As happened in 2010 and 2011, Nostrana wins by a large majority for Portland's Best Italian Food. The separation between the second group is pretty close, so I listed a few. Last year Genoa was 2nd, so Tabla has moved up. 732 votes were cast. I think … [Read more...]
Another Portland Chef Rotation

I just started a review of Vino Paradiso, when the news came that Chef Paul Losch would be moving to DOC in NE Portland. So much for that, as from my one meal, the food was pretty darn good. DOC chef Timothy Wastell will be moving to Firehouse up on … [Read more...]
Review: June

In every way June is the quintessential Portland restaurant--overstated understated. It boasts of having no sign in front, except for its obscurely etched name on an exterior piece of wood, looking like something a beaver might have carved if beavers … [Read more...]





