Tom Hurley has made a big splash in the Portland area, but not because of his restaurant. Instead, the focus is on his ability to maintain a position as chef and manage a restaurant, all while receiving disability from the city of Portland.This according to the Oregonian. Let's look at the sequence of events:Hurley is a city firefighter. In 1993, he hurts his back and … [Read more...] about Washed Up Restaurateur Tom Hurley Sues City
Review: Beast Restaurant
Note: Beast closed in 2020, but may come back at some point. I'm leaving the review up for reference. Last update: 11/17 Just about everyone who reads local magazines has seen this photo of Naomi Pomeroy of Beast. One of the creators of Gotham Tavern, Ripe Family Supper, and clarklewis, she is the stuff of local legend. In 2009 Naomi opened Beast, modeled somewhat on her … [Read more...] about Review: Beast Restaurant
Food Haiku 2009 Winner
Here are the winners of our Food Haiku Contest 2009 The first prize was an easy pick this year. By an overwhelming majority, Mark is the winner of two tickets to Taste of the Nation on Monday the 27th: Morning coffee brews Melting butter on warm toast The furnace kicks in Second place was more difficult. I had to bring in extra judges to break the tie between seven entries … [Read more...] about Food Haiku 2009 Winner
The Best Laid Plans
The Best Laid Plans - How a Single Spider Ruined a Thai Meal I have a confession to make. This is sure to change everyone’s idea of me. I’m supposed to be this masculine type of guy: climbing rocks, scuba diving, mountain biking, skydiving; it’s all child’s play to me. But I’m stalling. The truth is, I’m, um, afraid of spiders.When I was about ten my parents wanted to head … [Read more...] about The Best Laid Plans
My Favorite Comments and Dining Out Stories from Reviewing
I started this site in late 2004. At some point or another, I have managed to alienate every reader at least once. Private emails frequently follow. I have collected a good amount of my favorite comments and a few stories. I thought I'd throw in a few of them. Spelling errors are intact, all are from 2006:You are a stupid idiot. As a matter of fact you are dummer then … [Read more...] about My Favorite Comments and Dining Out Stories from Reviewing