Willamette Week broke the story yesterday that the vegetarian restaurant Natural Selection restaurant in Portland is closing on June 11th. I think it is a sad loss to the Portland food community, as the restaurant represented high-end vegetarian cooking found nowhere else in Portland. The restaurant won our Best New Restaurant poll in 2012, and since then has won the Best … [Read more...] about Natural Selection Restaurant to Close
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Reader Survey 2017: Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Portland
Vegetarian food in Portland - up and coming I’ve noticed an interesting trend in the Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Portland category. In 2011 428 votes were cast, in 2012 450 votes, in 2013, 560 votes, in 2015 878, and for this year 902 votes were counted. I’m not sure if this means people are trying to eat a healthier diet, or if Portland vegetarian restaurants have stepped … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Portland
Reader Survey 2015: Best New Restaurants in Portland
I have a friend who visits every few years, and her first question is always, "What are the Best New Restaurants in Portland?" Since I didn't do a survey in 2014, this list goes back to late 2013. Looking over this list, I think everyone one of them is an option for a good meal. Will the top choices be successful? Sometimes folks in the hardcore food community go for the new … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best New Restaurants in Portland
Reader Survey 2015: Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Portland
I've noticed an interesting trend in the 2015 Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Portland category. In 2011 428 votes were cast, in 2012 450 votes were cast, in 2013, 560 votes, and for this year 878 were counted. I’m not sure if this means people are trying to eat a more healthy diet, or if Portland vegetarian restaurants have stepped up their game. As in other polls, the number … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Portland
Reader Survey 2013: Best New Restaurants in Portland
As the economy recovers, it seems like we are getting a wealth of new restaurants in Portland. However, unlike last year, only five restaurants received significantly more votes than any others. Will the top choices be successful? Sometimes folks in the hardcore food community go for the new, shiny ball, forgetting the hits from a few years ago. Here is a look back at previous … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Best New Restaurants in Portland