In July of 2006, I ran a "Food Limerick" contest. It turned out to be one of the most popular contests ever. Thanks to some generous sponsors, I'm going to have a 2010 contest!A good limerick is not an easy feat. The first two lines come easy enough, but the next aren't quite so easy. Pay careful attention to the examples below. For that reason, I'll make it worth your … [Read more...] about Food Limerick Contest 2010!
Food Writer Karen Brooks Dumped as Part of Oregonian Purge
Karen Brooks, dining editor for the Oregonian was laid off this week. As the newspaper industry has crumbled over the past few years, many long-term Oregonian employees have been offered excellent buyout packages. Apparently, Karen never took advantage of those offers. Now she has been laid off.Perhaps her long tenure with previous publisher Fred Stickel had her feeling … [Read more...] about Food Writer Karen Brooks Dumped as Part of Oregonian Purge
Guide to Portland’s Best Bakeries & Patisseries
Our guide to Portland's Best Bakeries (Last updated: 3.23 - Add Lovejoy Bakers back to the list, as it was sold to the folks behind Great North Coffee, and so far they are doing a much better job, updated Baker & Spice, updated Bake Shop. 12.22 - Removed La Rose Patisserie in Beaverton which changed ownership and has gone downhill. Added a quick look at Champagne Poetry on … [Read more...] about Guide to Portland’s Best Bakeries & Patisseries
The Best Restaurants in Portland 2009
The three best new restaurant in Portland 2009 as voted by our readers are:Laurelhurst Market - double the votes of anyone else. 3155 E Burnside St., Portland. Beaker & Flask - it looks like the long wait for Kevin to open this restaurant was well worth the time. Our review. 727 SE Washington St., Portland Metrovino - part wine bar, part upscale … [Read more...] about The Best Restaurants in Portland 2009
Restaurant Survey 2010: Food Trends
You can see the results of the entire Best of Portland 2010, including the "Best Restaurant in Portland" here, But first...2010: FOOD TREND IN DESPERATE NEED OF RETIREMENTBacon - by overwhelming majority Pork Belly - wow, people are really over bacon Foams - a very distant 3rdMy vote: I'm a bit tired of bacon myself 2010: THE NEXT BIG FOOD TREND … [Read more...] about Restaurant Survey 2010: Food Trends