After discontinuing regular dinner service in October 2018, Park Kitchen has officially closed the doors. There are few Portland restaurants which I'd call "icons", but this was one of them. The restaurant was one of the first in Portland that I truly loved. In its heyday, the food coming out of the kitchen was often … [Read more...] about Park Kitchen Closes Permanently
Review: Kizuki Ramen in Cedar Mill
There are a few ramen places I frequent in Portland - Afuri and Marukin are my current favorites. But lately, I've been looking more on the west side. The best I've found as of this point is Kizuki ramen in Cedar Mill. If you are meeting people there, they may be confused by the sign - while the restaurant is named … [Read more...] about Review: Kizuki Ramen in Cedar Mill
Review: Decadent Creations Bakery (Hillsboro)
A few months ago, we were walking from the Max train to Syun Japanese Restaurant in downtown Hillsboro. Along the way, a bakery named Decadent Creations caught my eye. This was not unusual, every bakery catches my eye, and I filed this one away for a future visit. A month later I jumped on the train and returned. Now … [Read more...] about Review: Decadent Creations Bakery (Hillsboro)
James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced for 2019
The semifinalists were announced today for the 2019 29th annual James Beard Awards. Since many of you visit Seattle restaurants I have included them also. Best New Restaurant Canard, Portland Sawyer, Seattle Outstanding Baker Kim Boyce of Bakeshop Outstanding Bar Program Expatriate, Portland No Anchor, … [Read more...] about James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced for 2019
Coming Soon… (gasp) a Few Reviews
The web developer who does the coding for PFD moved to Beaverton a few months ago so I’ve had more reasons to get out that way and do some exploring. We've been taking the train to random stops, getting off and going to random restaurants. Along the way, I've found that the Beaverton/Hillsboro area is not the food … [Read more...] about Coming Soon… (gasp) a Few Reviews
BridgePort Brewing Closes
A press release today brings notice of a second closure to hit the Portland beer scene. In late January Widmer Brothers closed their tap room which had been in business since 1996. Now comes news of the complete closure of Bridgeport operations. The last day of service will be March 10th. From the press release … [Read more...] about BridgePort Brewing Closes
CDC Warns Against Eating Any Romaine Lettuce
In an unusually sweeping statement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning against consumption of romaine lettuce in any form. From the Washington Post, The CDC told consumers to throw away any romaine lettuce they may already have purchased. Restaurants should not serve it, stores should not sell … [Read more...] about CDC Warns Against Eating Any Romaine Lettuce
Tasty n Sons Closing, Reopening in Woodsman Tavern Space With New Name
In February of 2010, John Gorham, the owner of Toro Bravo announced he was opening a second restaurant called Tasty n Sons* in the old Nutshell space on North Williams Avenue. Yes, Nutshell, a short-lived and lousy vegan restaurant which had replaced the equally lousy Anju, an Asian Fusion noodle bar. Bonus points and … [Read more...] about Tasty n Sons Closing, Reopening in Woodsman Tavern Space With New Name