Tankroom Announces the Premier of MEETTHECHEF in the Pacific Northwest, Featuring Albert Adrià and Pepe Carretero This is a pretty big deal, so I'm posting the press release here. Barcelona chef Albert Adrià, brother of El Bulli's Ferran Adrià is known throughout the world for his restaurants. Tickets restaurant in … [Read more...] about MeetheChef brings Albert Adria to Portland, OR for the first time!
PORK PHOENIX: Specialty Pork Producer Tails & Trotters Rises From the Ashes
[Sponsored Post] Just one year after a devastating fire destroyed Portland's acclaimed home for all things pork, Tails & Trotters has risen from the literal ashes. They’re back in their same 24th Ave. location with a snappy remodel that offers expanded seating for the enjoyment of their newly expanded lunch menu. … [Read more...] about PORK PHOENIX: Specialty Pork Producer Tails & Trotters Rises From the Ashes
Accanto Restaurant Closing
The Genoa Restaurant spinoff will close October 28th First reported by the Oregonian, Accanto, once the popular, more casual sister of the much vaunted Genoa has announced they are closing. The restaurant which opened in 2009 never seemed to find its footing; I liked the food but tended to forget they were there. … [Read more...] about Accanto Restaurant Closing
Julian Calcott taking over kitchen at Beast
Chef from NYC's Cherry Point will replace outgoing Lucian Prellwitz Just last week came the announcement that Bar West is opening in the Wildwood space with chef Lucian Prellwitz, who was chef de cuisine at Beast. Now we know who is taking his place - New Yorker Julian Calcott is the new chef de cuisine. Most recently … [Read more...] about Julian Calcott taking over kitchen at Beast
Wildwood Space Becoming Bar West
The owners of Union/Pine are taking over the Wildwood space If you've been in Portland for a while, you'll remember Wildwood Restaurant as one of those that drove the local food scene to today's near obsession. Wildwood, originally opened by chef Cory Schrieber, quickly won praise for its innovative take on using … [Read more...] about Wildwood Space Becoming Bar West
Ray Restaurant in Portland RIP
Ray Restaurant is Now Closed In May 2018, Jenn Louis of Ray Restaurant posted a note on Facebook saying the restaurant was for sale, and that she was going to run it until she found a buyer - After twenty-five years in this industry, and nineteen as sole proprietor of my own catering business/restaurants proudly … [Read more...] about Ray Restaurant in Portland RIP
Burgerville Notifies Guests of Data Breach
Restaurant chain has contained the breach and offers information to those potentially impacted This from a Burgerville press release today - PORTLAND, OR (October 3, 2018) - Today, Burgerville announced that the company’s network was impacted by a cybersecurity breach. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) … [Read more...] about Burgerville Notifies Guests of Data Breach
Alma Chocolate Sold to Moonstruck Chocolate
As first reported by Portland Monthly, Sara Hart has sold Alma Chocolate to Moonstruck. According to the magazine, Alma quality isn't what it used to be - Hart stepped away from day-to-day operations and brought on private investors, and Fox left Alma entirely. Visiting earlier this year, we found that Alma’s … [Read more...] about Alma Chocolate Sold to Moonstruck Chocolate