This review has been updated. You will find the newer version by clicking here. … [Read more...] about Aladdin’s Cafe – 12.05
Review: Brazil Grill
[Refreshed 9.14 with updated menu items, prices and a few minor changes. However I haven't been back here for some time, so can't speak to the current quality of the food.]For those who have spent time in Brazil, it has always seemed strange there is no Brazilian-style grill in Portland. Almost every major city has one, and they tend to be very popular. Also called … [Read more...] about Review: Brazil Grill
Gotham Building Tavern
Note: gotham building tavern closed for business 4/28/06As you probably have heard, Gotham Tavern has revamped their menu more towards British pub food. You can see their old review hereNow for the update. From their press release: About 8 months ago we opened a very nice restaurant - a charming restaurant - but we didn’t open a tavern. you all know this - you … [Read more...] about Gotham Building Tavern
Memorable Food for 2005
Memorable Food for 2005 - a random list of random things in random order.Pizza – Apizza Scholls. Runner up, Basilico (which just closed) Coffee House – Albina Press Bean Roasters – Ristretto Roasters and Stumptown Coffee Roasters. Desserts – Gotham Tavern and Park Kitchen. Note that the pastry chef just left Gotham for Balvo, and the Park Kitchen pastry chef is taking a … [Read more...] about Memorable Food for 2005
Maybe I’m Just Getting Cranky
Is it just me that is getting annoyed more often when I go out to dinner? When I go to a restaurant and every table is full but no one is waiting, I expect to have prompt, efficient service. I would expect that it would take less than 45 minutes from the time I order to the time I get my food. I would expect to get my water glass refilled without having to practically trip the … [Read more...] about Maybe I’m Just Getting Cranky