We haven't heard much lately about the follies of accused plagiarist Chef Stu Stein, and his restaurant Terroir, although we've heard plenty of rumors that the restaurant is struggling. Regardless, recent posts on Stein's blog Earth to Table, (no longer valid) sponsored by Restaurant & Institutions Magazine, are pretty damning evidence from Stein himself that there are … [Read more...] about Chef Stu Stein – Is Terroir Restaurant Circling the Drain?
Review: Filberts Cafe
[Note: This restaurant has closed]Filberts is a niche restaurant. It’s a nice little neighborhood spot easily reached by those from other neighborhoods, as it sits right at the tip of the I-405 exit in NW Portland. Located in an old turn of the century house, a large deck wraps around the side, giving it a homey feel. It’s in an odd part of Portland that makes people forget … [Read more...] about Review: Filberts Cafe
Is the Oregonian Trying to Cover Up a Bad Review?
Pinocchio has mastered the art of spin control. Is the Oregonian regretting giving the restaurant a bad review?On November 21st, critic Roger Porter's Oregonian review of Pinocchio was published. Some choice gems: I cannot tell a lie. Pinocchio is the most mediocre restaurant in years to occupy prime downtown real estate. Right now the cooking smacks of airline food, but … [Read more...] about Is the Oregonian Trying to Cover Up a Bad Review?
Absinthe is Back, Despite Oscar Wilde
The NY Times ran a piece on absinthe today. As most of the claims of madness and delirium have been debunked, the liquor it is on an upswing, with some now being imported into the United States, after being banned for many years. I haven't seen it in Portland stores, though I did go to an absinthe party here, and tried it a few times in Canada. I never did get what all the … [Read more...] about Absinthe is Back, Despite Oscar Wilde
Michael Hebberoy – Ultimate Showman
As promised, more Michael Hemorrhoid news. An article in the NY Times called "Rebel, Disgraced, Tries to Pull Off Rebound" finally hit the newsstands Wednesday. Though the piece barely skims the story, it is good reading. Some choice clips: “What’s most despicable is that Michael just left,” said Tommy Habetz, the chef and a partner at Mr. Hebberoy’s Gotham Building Tavern in … [Read more...] about Michael Hebberoy – Ultimate Showman