Do you like Stephen Tobolowsky, actor and writer of The Dangerous Animals Club? All the cool kids do, so I'm going to shamelessly promote a special Live Wire brunch at Bar Bar this Sunday. @Tobolowsky will be there along with Dana Gould, John Gorham, Liz Crain and the entire Live Wire cast and crew. Stephen has been in many movies, I guarantee you've seen his work. He is also … [Read more...] about A Holiday Buffet of Restaurant News
“Eat with Security” a Whole New Level of Stupidity
My inbox was dealt with an unusually stupid press release today, this one touting a website created by Patrick Quade (before you gasp, the actor is William Quade, this guy is a nobody), which "allows for the public to submit their personal experiences on where they received bad food consequently, ending in food poisoning.According to the website, whenever you experience … [Read more...] about “Eat with Security” a Whole New Level of Stupidity
A Few Changes at Trifecta
Ken Forkish of Ken's Artisan Pizza/Bakery dropped me a note this week about changes at his new restaurant, Trifecta. He's shut Trifecta's bakery for daytime pastry and coffee sales for the time being. He hopes to go open it back up after the city is done with the SE Alder street construction next year.They are still selling bread from 4pm every day. According to Ken, "I'm … [Read more...] about A Few Changes at Trifecta
Cocotte Announces Expanded Dining Room
An interesting press release this morning: Cocotte Bar & Bistro in NE Portland is announcing an expansion and renovation. Beginning November 1st, 2013, Cocotte began rehabbing its neighboring storefront into an elegant dining room addition as well as renovating the existing space.Chef Owner Kat LeSueur hopes to have the project completed for holiday parties … [Read more...] about Cocotte Announces Expanded Dining Room
GAME Christmas Dinner: All-in-one Festive Feast in a Can
For those who can't stop playing video games long enough to eat Christmas dinner, GAME, a UK retailer is offering a "Christmas Tinner" - nine layers of food in a single can, "so gamers can feast on the latest releases and the finest food at the same time". Each layer has been sealed in gelatin, and the meal is designed to be eaten immediately upon opening - yes, cold. Pop open … [Read more...] about GAME Christmas Dinner: All-in-one Festive Feast in a Can