Salt & Straw gives away about half of profits on their campaigns to charity In an interview on the Right at the Fork podcast, owner Kim Malek casually mentioned that those little signs in the stores saying they give a percentage of profits to charity really do mean something. While many companies have programs like – Read more…
Reader Survey 2017: Best Sushi in Portland
Where do you get the best sushi in Portland? I wasn’t surprised that Bamboo Sushi topped this poll; the restaurant has four locations and a slick PR program that seems designed just for Portland. But I am very impressed that Nodoguro followed closely behind, receiving almost 10% more votes than the next on the list; – Read more…
Oregon Deli Closing
Dear Friends, After 2.5 years & 50,000 sandwiches, Oregon Deli will be closing on Saturday July 22nd. We would like to thank all of those amazing people whom have helped us along the way. Including but not limited to: Our great team of staff, the businesses on Historic Mississippi Ave, our daily regulars & corporate – Read more…
Reader Survey 2017: Best Mexican Food in Portland
Who Makes the best Mexican food in Portland? Everyone seems to have an opinion I’ve eaten in several Mexican restaurants over the last few weeks, and have overheard the following comments: “If one doesn’t get me drunk, you are underpouring your margaritas”, “How can this be Mexican if there are no rice and beans”, and innumerable – Read more…
Oregon Fruit to Launch Second Feast Donation Match Campaign in July
Oregon Fruit Products Partners with Feast Portland for Second Annual Donation Match Campaign Benefiting Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon #MatchWithFeast Challenge Raises Funds for School Breakfasts and Summer Meals June 19, 2017 – SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Fruit Products, in its sponsorship with Bon Appétit Presents Feast Portland, will kick off its second annual donation – Read more…
H Mart Coming to SE Portland – Confirmed
H Mart Asian Market is opening in SE Portland [This story has been confirmed ] Ever since Zupans Market closed their store on SE Belmont in Portland, there has been a lot of rumors floating around about what will replace it. One seems to be gaining some traction – H Mart. H Mart is a huge Asian/Korean – Read more…
Reader Survey 2017: Best Beer Bar in Portland
What is the best beer bar in Portland? 864 of you weighed in. I’ll be upfront here; I’m not much of a beer guy. I don’t like bitter beers, hoppy beers or IPA’s. What I want is something dark as a graveyard night, something to match the color of my soul after moderating comments on – Read more…
Thirsty Lion adds Minimum Wage Surcharge to Tabs
Is a surcharge for the new minimum wage going too far? In response to the recent raise in minimum wage, at least one restaurant in Portland has added a surcharge to restaurant tabs. This from the downtown Thirsty Lion menu – In an effort to offset the rising minimum wage in Oregon, we have opted – Read more…