Mint/820 Restaurant, one of the foundations of the modern Portland cocktail scene has closed. As reported by Eater, the bar/restaurant ended its run this week. Founder Lucy Brennan who started out at Saucebox in 1995, opened Mint in 2001 followed by 820 Lounge next door in 2003. Her influence lighted a fire under the Portland – Read more…
The Feisty Lamb RIP
The Feisty Lamb restaurant at 2174 W Burnside has closed. Opened in summer 2015 by Top Chef contestant Micah Edelstein, the restaurant never seemed to be able to make it with Portland diners. I went twice, and service was so slow I decided not to go back. Apparently, I wasn’t the only one. Portland Monthly – Read more…
Reader Survey 2017: Best Thai Restaurants Portland
The Best Thai Restaurants in Portland I always expect to see Pok Pok at number one, but the big surprise is that Earl Ninsom has three restaurants on this list in the top four. With all of the Thai restaurants in Portland, this is quite an achievement. Another interesting change; Red Onion has been in – Read more…
“Third n Tasty” to Open in McMinnville
Following on the successes of “Tasty n Sons” and “Tasty n Alder”, “Third n Tasty” to open. The press release tells the story – Third “Tasty” restaurant will serve brunch and dinner in Downtown McMinnville McMinnville, Ore. (July 24, 2017)–The Toro Bravo Inc Restaurant Management & Design Group presents a new restaurant from chef and – Read more…
Salt & Straw Walks the Talk
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…