Portland, Ore. (May 5, 2015) – Fans of Bollywood Theater will rejoice when the Alberta Street restaurant reopens its doors at 11am on Wednesday, May 6, to find a restaurant twice the size. Construction has closed the Northeast location of the popular Indian street food restaurant for the last several weeks as efforts were underway to convert the space next door (formerly Bin … [Read more...] about Bollywood Theater Alberta Reopens
Portland Nominations Fall Flat at James Beard Awards
The winners of the 2015 James Beard Awards were announced this evening. Three Portland chefs were in the competition for Best Chef Northwest, but in the end, the awards went to other nominees.That doesn't matter - these Portland chefs have continued to shape and refine our food scene: Greg Denton and Gabriel Quiñónez of Ox restaurant, and Justin Woodward of Castagna. I was … [Read more...] about Portland Nominations Fall Flat at James Beard Awards
Reader Survey 2015: Best New Restaurants in Portland
I have a friend who visits every few years, and her first question is always, "What are the Best New Restaurants in Portland?" Since I didn't do a survey in 2014, this list goes back to late 2013. Looking over this list, I think everyone one of them is an option for a good meal.Will the top choices be successful? Sometimes folks in the hardcore food community go for the new … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best New Restaurants in Portland
“Bone Broth” Restaurant Opening in Portland
Did I say "Stock"? Of course I meant this newfangled thing called bone broth. Stock is where leftover bones, herbs and water are cooked at a low gentle simmer for at least a few hours, the scum or 'raft' carefully skimmed off as it develops. It's incredibly cheap to make, restaurants do huge batches, and for many culinary students, one of the first things you learn in school. … [Read more...] about “Bone Broth” Restaurant Opening in Portland
Lake Oswego’s Tucci Expands, Adds Chef Firepower
[updated 4/30 to fix error in press release]The most interesting take from the full press release included below, is that Tucci Ristorante in Lake Oswego has brought in Jeff Emerson, expat of Castagna and Ava Gene's as chef, and the much missed Kurt Spak of Alba Osteria as sous chef. Lake Oswego’s Tucci Ristorante has recently completed a expansion and remodel of its … [Read more...] about Lake Oswego’s Tucci Expands, Adds Chef Firepower