In 1957, the BBC ran what is considered by many to be one of the greatest April Fools jokes of all times It was a report on the Swiss spaghetti harvest. Back in those days, many people weren't familiar with pasta, and knew nothing about how it was made. According to the Museum of Hoaxes, "Huge numbers of viewers were taken in. Many called the BBC wanting to know how they … [Read more...] about Spaghetti Crop Forcast
“Fin Restaurant” to Open in Former Sel Gris Space
Former Sel Gris owner Joan Dumas has partnered with Daniel Mondok's former sous-chef Trent Pierce to open a seafood concept called "Fin". The restaurant in the old Sel Gris space at 1852 SE Hawthorne will be reopening shortly. As usual for a new restaurant, Trent has already hired away staff from other Portland chefs, so it seems close to launch. Joan has registered the domain … [Read more...] about “Fin Restaurant” to Open in Former Sel Gris Space
Review: Tasty n Sons (Tasty n Daughters)
Updated - Tasty n Sons has now closed.Updated 10/17 - Tasty & Sons is a new concept by John Gorham of Toro Bravo, branching out from Spanish food. This cuisine is more "Americana", but there are lots of interesting foreign dishes as well, so be adventurous and explore the menu.One thing to keep in mind: the food is generally served "family-style". Most of it is … [Read more...] about Review: Tasty n Sons (Tasty n Daughters)
Food Limerick Winners 2010!
Here are the results from our 2010 Food Limerick Contest There were so many great entries in the food limerick contest this year, the judges had a difficult time picking their top favorites! Unfortunately, not everyone can win, so we've narrowed it down to the top eleven, and you all were kind enough to vote for your favorites. They are highlighted below in bold.Where to … [Read more...] about Food Limerick Winners 2010!
Review: Toro Bravo Restaurant
Note: Toro Bravo closed in 2020.To understand Spanish food, it helps to have a little understanding of the culture behind it Spain tugs at something deep in my soul. Maybe it is because taste, music, and memory are so closely intertwined, but every time I hear flamenco, I flash back to a time 25 years ago.I was living in Healdsburg in the Sonoma Valley, where I … [Read more...] about Review: Toro Bravo Restaurant