Park Kitchen Closes Permanently…
After discontinuing regular dinner service in October 2018, Park Kitchen has officially closed the doors. There are few Portland restaurants which I'd call "icons", but this was one … Read more...
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Review: Kizuki Ramen in Cedar Mill…
There are a few ramen places I frequent in Portland - Afuri and Marukin are my current favorites. But lately, I've been looking more on the west side. The best I've found as of this … Read more...
Review: Decadent Creations Bakery (Hillsboro)…
A few months ago, we were walking from the Max train to Syun Japanese Restaurant in downtown Hillsboro. Along the way, a bakery named Decadent Creations caught my eye. This was not … Read more...
James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced for 2019…
The semifinalists were announced today for the 2019 29th annual James Beard Awards. Since many of you visit Seattle restaurants I have included them also. Best New Restaurant … Read more...
Coming Soon… (gasp) a Few Reviews…
The web developer who does the coding for PFD moved to Beaverton a few months ago so I’ve had more reasons to get out that way and do some exploring. We've been taking the train to … Read more...
BridgePort Brewing Closes…
A press release today brings notice of a second closure to hit the Portland beer scene. In late January Widmer Brothers closed their tap room which had been in business since 1996. … Read more...
CDC Warns Against Eating Any Romaine Lettuce…
In an unusually sweeping statement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning against consumption of romaine lettuce in any form. From the Washington Post, The CDC … Read more...
Tasty n Sons Closing, Reopening in Woodsman Tavern Space With New Name…
In February of 2010, John Gorham, the owner of Toro Bravo announced he was opening a second restaurant called Tasty n Sons* in the old Nutshell space on North Williams Avenue. Yes, … Read more...