Is this the next trend? Chocolate?Portland, Ore., April 2, 2015: Ranger Chocolate Company, a new craft chocolate maker, and Trailhead Coffee Roasters, a sustainable coffee roasting company, announced today the opening of its chocolate factory and coffee roastery in Portland’s Artisan Quarter. Located at 118 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., the newly redeveloped facility … [Read more...] about Cup & Bar Announces Opening
New Sicilian Restaurant Opening in Former Fratelli Space
Finally we have more details behind Bellino Trattoria Siciliana, which will be opening in the old Fratelli space in the Pearl District on April 14th.PORTLAND, Ore. (April 1, 2015) – Native Sicilian Executive Chef/Owner Francesco Inguaggiato announced today that he will open a new restaurant, Bellino Trattoria Siciliana, in the former Fratelli space in Portland’s Pearl … [Read more...] about New Sicilian Restaurant Opening in Former Fratelli Space
Farmers Market Fund Receives $500,000 Grant
This just makes me happy: Providing More Fresh, Locally Grown Produce to Low-Income Oregonians Funds from USDA’s Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Program will support the new statewide SNAP incentive program at 46 farmers markets statewide - Portland, Ore., April 1, 2015 — Farmers Market Fund, an independent 501(c)3 charitable companion organization to Portland Farmers … [Read more...] about Farmers Market Fund Receives $500,000 Grant
In Depth Review: Gas Station Food
[Note: Since I don't have anything ready for April Fools day 2015, I thought I'd repost this story from 2010. The best part is, this really happened, but I thought it would make a good April Fools Story. I've written many on this site over the years.]A few years ago, food critic and Gourmet Magazine editor Ruth Reichl, published her "Never List" of words that should never … [Read more...] about In Depth Review: Gas Station Food
Noraneko Opens, Butter Cafe to MLK, Gorham’s “Chopped” Restaurant and More!
Noraneko Ramen, the latest venture from Biwa owners Gabe Rosen and Kina Voelez has opened on the SE Waterfront. The ramen focused restaurant is scaled down to the basics - hearty ramen in a casual environment at very reasonable prices. We'll have more later today. 1430 S.E. Water Ave., Portland. Dare to dream. In-N-Out, the incredibly popular burger chain now has a … [Read more...] about Noraneko Opens, Butter Cafe to MLK, Gorham’s “Chopped” Restaurant and More!