Lompoc Brewing to Close Lompoc Tavern, its Original Pub that Started it All News today that the Old Lompoc Brewing is closing their original tavern. Fifth Quadrant, Oaks Bottom and Sidebar will remain open. Here is the press release - PORTLAND, Ore. –– Marking the end of an era, Lompoc Brewing has announced the … [Read more...] about Lompoc Tavern Closing
Bernie’s Southern Bistro Closing October 7th
Portland Institution, Bernie's Southern Bistro is closing Per the Portland Mercury, Bernie's Southern Bistro closes on October 7th. From Bernie's Facebook page, Dear Bernie's friends/community/framily/fans... today I must deliver some very sad news. Bernie's will be closing. The last day of business will be … [Read more...] about Bernie’s Southern Bistro Closing October 7th
Wife Arrested in OCI Instructor Killing
Portland Police have announced an arrest in the murder of OCI instructor Daniel Brophy. As reported by Koin News, Daniel Brophy was found dead at the Oregon Culinary Institute in SW Portland on June 2nd, 2018. At the time the police had no suspects, but today his wife, 68-year-old Nancy Crampton-Brophy was arrested in … [Read more...] about Wife Arrested in OCI Instructor Killing
Burger Robots Outperform Humans
I like tech stuff, but I worry about the day when our robot overlords deny us our daily ration. Not a big deal yet, but when the coffee making robots come, hundreds of baristas will be marching in the streets. But for now, who cares?! At this San Francisco restaurant, the food is entirely made by robots. If you like … [Read more...] about Burger Robots Outperform Humans
Portland Restaurants – Where We are Eating Summer 2018
The endless question: What are the best Portland restaurants? I frequently get letters from tourists asking, "What are the Best Portland Restaurants?" Lists of such are a dime a dozen, so instead, we decided to do something different - the restaurants that we are frequenting. Some are new, some old favorites, but if … [Read more...] about Portland Restaurants – Where We are Eating Summer 2018
RingSide Fish House Closing Aug. 12
Owners to Focus on RingSide Steakhouse I'm a bit surprised by this news, especially happening during the height of tourist season. Here's the press release: Fish House’s Annual Oyster Shuck-Off Event on August 1st to Serve as Celebratory Send-Off Party in Advance of Final Day of Service August 12th PORTLAND, … [Read more...] about RingSide Fish House Closing Aug. 12
Pulitzer Prize winning Restaurant Critic Jonathan Gold dies
Jonathan Gold, long-time Los Angeles food critic has died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 57. In 2006, writer Nancy Rommelmann introduced me to Jonathan Gold at a Portland conference. I had no idea who he was, but was impressed by two things; that Nancy seemed happy to see him, and he was the opposite of … [Read more...] about Pulitzer Prize winning Restaurant Critic Jonathan Gold dies
A Look at the New SuperDeluxe in Portland
SuperDeluxe by Micah Camden opens in SE Portland SuperDeluxe, the latest venture by Little Big Burger founders Micah Camden and Matt Lynch has opened to long lines and enthusiastic crowds. The menu is simple and focused. Breakfast is available from 6 am - 11 am - egg and cheese sandwiches, with the option to … [Read more...] about A Look at the New SuperDeluxe in Portland