#1-11 – Reader Survey 2012: The Top 11 Restaurants in Portland!

Toro Bravo

1. Toro Bravo - Everyday Spanish food is about quality and fresh ingredients, simply prepared. This is rustic food, meant for downing as tapas and accompaniments to glasses of Spanish Rosado or pitchers of Sangria. This is food to relax over, to … [Read more...]

John Gorham Out at Interurban

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John Gorham has parted ways with Interurban, stating that he wishes to focus on his brand with Toro Bravo and Tasty n Sons, with plans to expand with a second Tasty n Sons location in the near future. Details upcoming. John opened Interurban in a … [Read more...]

Bits & Pieces of News and Stuff for 8.13

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Kitchen Share, a "kitchen tool lending library" is opening in SE Portland. According to the press release, "Kitchen Share SE will be a place where community members can borrow equipment and share in the joy of processing, preserving, and serving … [Read more...]

Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant to Dine at With a Large Group

Andina Quinoa Salad

This question comes up for me now and then, so I thought it would be good for the survey. I'm not talking about a business meeting, just a big group of friends. I can see why any of these got the vote, but Toro Bravo received mine. One evening I … [Read more...]

Reader Survey 2012: Best Brunch in Portland

Pork Cutlets

In 2010, I asked "Who has the best breakfast in Portland". The answers were 1. Screen Door, 2. Simpatica, 3. Mother's Bistro. I asked again in 2011, and this time the ranking was Tasty n Sons, Screen Door and Simpatica. With the arrival of Tasty n … [Read more...]

Reader Survey 2012: Best Happy Hour

Tasty n Sons

For many people, happy hour comes down to what you get for your money, and not necessarily if the food is incredibly good. Let's face it, if you've had 2-3 drinks, the food won't be your primary focus. There were a lot of votes in this category, but … [Read more...]

Reader Survey 2012: Best Burger in Portland

Little Big Burger

Best Burger is always one of the more contentious awards. Almost everyone likes good hamburgers, but many people base their favorites on "what mom used to make". Some people like all the accompaniments, others the bare minimum. With that in mind, … [Read more...]