On June 7th, the Portland Tribune rolled out their version of a dining guide. Some of the hits include their three NEW pizza choices: Pyro Pizza, Gladstone Pizza, Via Tribunali. Under suggestions, they list the following choices: Alexis, Huber's, Maloy's Jewelry Workshop and Mother's Bistro. Wait. Back up the truck. Maloy's Jewelry? Feed your hunger for sparkle. Maloy's is a … [Read more...] about Portland Tribune Entree Dining Guide Not Worthy of a Birdcage
Review: Bunk Sandwiches
<Completely updated 11/17 - hours, photos, notes, locations, etc.>What I like most about Bunk is, though it has only been open for a short time, it’s already a dive - in a good way. Sit in the back next to the stacks of bread, and you’ll know what I mean. It’s like being transported to the East Coast, where sandwich shops are a dime a dozen. The only difference is, … [Read more...] about Review: Bunk Sandwiches
Reader Survey 2012: Portland’s Best Lunch (not a food cart)
Where to get lunch is a common office debate, and the reader nominations for our survey run a full range of Portland restaurants. Out of 652 votes, there were 110 different restaurants suggested! One surprise is how well Boke Bowl placed - it seems like they just opened! Here is the listing of the top ten. The percentages dropped to almost nothing below that number. Out of … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Portland’s Best Lunch (not a food cart)
Reviewer Gaffes Raise Eyebrows
A couple of restaurant review mistakes from Poynter.com for you to ponder.1. Canada's Hamilton Spectator: In a review for Sarcoa Restaurant, the reviewer referred to it as "Sarcoma Restaurant" - a form of cancer.2. A Sacramento Bee reviewer reviewed Silva's Sheldon Inn, referencing Don Brown, whom the reviewer believed was the sous chef. It wasn't a very positive … [Read more...] about Reviewer Gaffes Raise Eyebrows
Reader Survey 2012: The Best Restaurant for a Quiet Conversation
I'm not sure why this survey question didn't get more responses. Perhaps only 284 of you like a quiet dinner. I know restaurant psychologists say that a noisy restaurant not only makes people feel like they are part of something, but also tends to make diners eat faster, which helps turn table. Anyway, here are the results: 1. Paley's Place - 1204 Northwest 21st Ave. Portland, … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: The Best Restaurant for a Quiet Conversation