In spite of some new arrivals on the scene, the survey makes it clear. When it comes to the Best Chinese in Portland, we still aren't a mecca for the cuisine. Why is that? Seattle has some decent examples. Vancouver BC has some excellent restaurants. I've never understood why so many of our Chinese restaurants are below expectations.This year, Shandong drops from first … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Chinese in Portland
Reader Survey 2015: Best Bread Bakery in Portland
This year I decided to break out the question, "What is the Best Bread Bakery in Portland". My reasoning is that there are some pretty decent places that specialize in cakes, pies, pastries and whatnot, but in many cases their bread is not that great, and vice versa. Proving my point, with close to the same number of votes, the order of winners is completely different than the … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Bread Bakery in Portland
Reader Survey 2015: Best Bakery in Portland
Just what is the Best Bakery in Portland? Judging by the sheer number of comments in the poll, many of you feel quite strongly about your favorites.A shakeup in the top bakeries this year, with the top choice from previous years falling all the way to the 5th position. I think the shuffle may be due to my separating out bread and splitting it into a different category. … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Bakery in Portland
Smallwares Hatches New Restaurant, lil’ wares, in Late May
For some reason I tend to forget Smallwares, and that is sad, as in my opinion, it is one of the better restaurants in Portland. Now news that Chef Johanna Ware is debuting a second restaurant - Lil' wares. Chef Johanna Ware of ‘inauthentic Asian’ restaurant Smallwares, is expanding with a new restaurant in Northeast Portland slated to open in late May called lil’ wares. … [Read more...] about Smallwares Hatches New Restaurant, lil’ wares, in Late May
Local Students Create Salt & Straw Flavors- Raise Money for Schools
Salt & Straw has partnered with three Portland schools during the month of April. If go to any of their shops and purchase any of the flavors created by local elementary students and Salt & Straw will donate 15% of the proceeds back to their school.Portland’s future ice cream stars created flavors such as Stop, Guac & Roll, Cow Patty, Gummy Wummy Surprise Sorbet … [Read more...] about Local Students Create Salt & Straw Flavors- Raise Money for Schools