(Pok Pok closed in 2020)With many people distracted by the deluge of new restaurants opening in Portland, I think it is important not to forget other notable destinations. For that reason, I find myself at Pok Pok on a regular basis.To understand what Andy Ricker is trying to achieve at the restaurant, it helps to have a bit of background in the culture of Thailand. All … [Read more...] about Review: Pok Pok Portland
Beast to Open in Portland and more!
It's the Alberta Street Restaurant Gold Rush Just a few of the new restaurants going in on Northeast Alberta Street:"The Local Beet" is opening on NE 24th in the little "Quonset Hut" building. It was supposed to be a non-smoking bar, but has turned into a full-blown restaurant, owned by the same people from the Cup and Saucer.And finally, Lolo, the NE 30th and Alberta … [Read more...] about Beast to Open in Portland and more!
Quoth the Food Dude, “Nevermore!” – How to Make Tonic Water from Scratch
How to Make Tonic Water from Scratch, Part II This recipe was updated on 7/4/24. You should note that the effects of drinking quinine, an ingredient found in all tonic water, is subject to debate in medical circles - read about it here or elsewhere before you decide to make your tonic. I'm not a doctor but I will point out that if you drink enough gin & tonics to make you … [Read more...] about Quoth the Food Dude, “Nevermore!” – How to Make Tonic Water from Scratch
Food Haiku Winner 2007
The results are in for our 2007 food haiku contest The finalists are listed below. The Winner received 27% of the votes. All of the others were popular, and ran a close race! Here is the winning haiku -airy is the crumb earthy, this crust of Pearl heavenly, the smellPlease contact us about your gift certificate to Park Kitchen!And here are the finalists per the … [Read more...] about Food Haiku Winner 2007
Thomas Keller Opens “Mexican Laundry” in Hillsboro, Hot Lips Pizza Builds APDS, Stumptown Popcorn!
Stumptown Coffee Roasters to Branch in New DirectionGossip tends to pour from restaurants in this town, but Stumptown has always kept its future plans pretty close to the chest. That made for quite a surprise last Friday when they announced their fair trade popcorn initiative. Duane Sorenson says it is a "natural progression" from roasting coffee to popping popcorn. "We can … [Read more...] about Thomas Keller Opens “Mexican Laundry” in Hillsboro, Hot Lips Pizza Builds APDS, Stumptown Popcorn!