Every survey I ask you "what is the Best Seafood Restaurant in Portland?", and every time it seems like the selection is a little bit better. With all of the riches off of our coast you wouldn't think this would be an issue. Speaking of riches, I haven't been to any of these places in some time, but looking at the menu prices, the cost of bringing fresh, sustainable seafood to … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Seafood Restaurant in Portland
Besaw’s Closing/Moving
Updated: Besaw's restaurant has lost their lease and is closing on May 29th. They hope to reopen late summer 2015. In a Facebook post copied below, owner Cana Flug infers that she plans to reopen Besaws under the same name at another NW Portland location. However, Willamette Week is reporting that the property owner plans to reopen Besaw's in the same location once the … [Read more...] about Besaw’s Closing/Moving
Sugar Cube Bakery Closing May 3rd, Becoming Pot Edibles?
<updated>Kir Jensen doesn't seem to be able to sit still very long. Today she announced that The Sugar Cube will be closing on May 3rd. The bakery opened as a cart in the summer of 2008, and then moved to the brick and mortar Alberta street location in fall 2013. The cat is out of the bag! Sunday, May 3rd will be our last day open. Although this is bittersweet, I am … [Read more...] about Sugar Cube Bakery Closing May 3rd, Becoming Pot Edibles?
Silk Re-brands, Now Phở Van Fresh
Silk Vietnamese restaurant and bar at NW 10th and Glisan in the Pearl District has re-branded to become Phở Van Fresh.Silk was one of the first somewhat upscale Vietnamese fusion restaurants in Portland, drawing generally good reviews and a trendy crowd, while focusing on some less common Vietnamese dishes. However, over the years its popularity seems to have waned, and the … [Read more...] about Silk Re-brands, Now Phở Van Fresh
Reader Survey 2015: Best Italian Restaurant in Portland
Nostrana restaurant in Southeast topped the reader survey as the Best Italian Restaurant in Portland every year since they opened. Not so in 2015. Ava Genes jumped Nostrana by 4%, making it a clear winner, which surprises me because it is also probably the most expensive Italian in Portland, with large plates starting at $35. I am glad to see Firehouse and Luce making their … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Italian Restaurant in Portland