I'd like to say this was all April fools, but the HunnyMilk brunch is true. Wake and Bake Brunch at HunnyMilk Intrepid Willamette Week reporter Martin Cizmar wrote a review this week of the new "Wake and Bake Brunch" at HunnyMilk, a popup inside Hogan's Goat Pizza on NE Sacramento street. This is not some stupid April fools joke - I hate those; this is for real. Here is the … [Read more...] about Underground Food Cart Pods and More for April 1st!
Coffee Guide: Either/Or
Either/Or Coffeehouse brings a whole new level of creativity to Portland coffee This review was updated in 2/2023 to reflect their move to a much larger location on N. Williams Ave. and their announcement of the closure of the original cafe in Sellwood.When I was a kid, I spent a lot of time at Either/Or Books in Hermosa Beach, California. For sentimental reasons, I drove … [Read more...] about Coffee Guide: Either/Or
Why are Restaurant Websites so Bad?
In November and December 2016, I visited many restaurant websites while looking for holiday information. As in previous years, I muttered and complained my way through the process. Why are restaurant websites so bad, and what can be done to fix them?To be sure, some things have improved since 2010, when I wrote my first version of this list, and in 2013, when I brought up … [Read more...] about Why are Restaurant Websites so Bad?
OSU Acquires Archives of Fred Eckhardt
Oregon State University has announced the acquisition of the papers of "the founding father of craft beer", Fred Eckhardt. The collection, which dates back to the 1970's should be available by spring. Few in the brewing world had Eckhardt’s influence on the history of beer in Oregon and home brewing nationwide, and his collection covers a broad range of topics related to craft … [Read more...] about OSU Acquires Archives of Fred Eckhardt
How to Make Bacon Apple Pie – Jenn Louis
Bacon Apple Pie Recipe. Why in the world haven't we ALWAYS eaten this? This is a repost from 2008, as it was just featured on the Food Network, which has generated lots of traffic today.They say one can't taste a dish through a picture. Conversely, they say a picture is worth a thousand words. This picture of a bacon apple pie left me speechless and drooling. As Nancy … [Read more...] about How to Make Bacon Apple Pie – Jenn Louis