Everyone, meet Harold. I wasn't really looking for a tomato, but bought him at the grocery store in a weak moment when I thought a bit of color would be nice in a salad. Fortunately for Harold, he was sitting on the kitchen counter while I was cooking, and we ended up having a nice conversation. Not one for killing friends and chopping them into little pieces, I spared his … [Read more...] about Meet Harold
Confirmed: Mextiza Restaurant Closing in July
Oswaldo Bibiano has confirmed that his Mextiza restaurant, is closing in late July. Rumor has it, that a deli type business will be going into the space. Oswaldo plans to keep Autentica restaurant on NE Killingsworth, and the two Uno Mas taquerias, one of which opened in the Civic Condominiums in SW Portland just a few months ago. Long term plans call for more of the taquerias … [Read more...] about Confirmed: Mextiza Restaurant Closing in July
Soapbox – I’m So Over the “Best” Lists
Have you noticed the proliferation of national "Best" lists lately? Best Burgers in the Nation, Best Tacos, Best Burrito, Best Grilled Cheese, Best Tequila Cocktail... The PR section of this site receives them almost every day, and frankly, they are little more than "click bait"; stories designed to get you to go to a website to expose you to as many ads as possible. When you … [Read more...] about Soapbox – I’m So Over the “Best” Lists
Streetcar Bistro and Taproom in the Pearl District Closed- Reopens
Updated 9/14: It has now reopened under a new owner.Streetcar Bistro and Taproom at 1101 NW Northrop closed this afternoon. No word on whether it will reopen under a new owner. The restaurant was well known in the Pearl for having 30 beers on a rotating tap list, and a nice selection of whiskeys.Always sorry to hear of a closing; I wish them and their employees the … [Read more...] about Streetcar Bistro and Taproom in the Pearl District Closed- Reopens
Catching Up: Food News for June 19th
Restaurants stalking, Priceline buying OpenTable, another cart pod closing, Case Study Coffee expanding, Corvin exploding, Batali producing and one more that I can't end in "ing."You may read reviews before going to a restaurant, but did you know that some restaurants Google you? It's true, especially in large cities. Restaurant owners now troll social media looking for … [Read more...] about Catching Up: Food News for June 19th