I love this question. Though I inevitably get nasty letters for including it, I think it is a good predictor of the Portland restaurant scene, and I love to watch how various restaurants come and go over the years. I also appreciate how difficult it must be for a restaurant to change a damaged reputation. Case in point, Bluehour. It floundered towards downright lousy under the … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: This Restaurant is Coasting on its Reputation
Reader Survey 2012: Best Mexican Restaurant in Portland
Last year the survey order was Autentica, Por Que No & Nuestra Cocina. This year things swapped around, with a new restaurant in the mix. Though the category received 1096 votes, the lower-ranked restaurants individually received more votes. This dilutes the pool a bit, and shows that we have more of what PFD readers consider "good" Mexican food.With the addition of … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Mexican Restaurant in Portland
Reader Survey 2012: Best Place to Buy Fish in Portland
Where do we go to get our fish? The top four choices received the bulk of the votes, but the number one answer had a clear majority. New Seasons also did quite well, moving up from previous years. I've never heard of Flying Fish Company - it sounds like I need to pay them a visit. I always get my fish at Newman's. Out of 482 total votes:1. Newman's Fish Market - 30% of the … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Place to Buy Fish in Portland
Reader Survey 2012: Best Butcher in Portland
Where do we like to buy our meat? At least 400 people didn't vote at all, so I'm thinking quite a few just pick up their chops at a grocery store such as Safeway - they don't know what they're. But those who visit the butchery definitely have strong opinions. Here are the results of the survey question, who is the best butcher in Portland.628 responses to this … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Butcher in Portland
Reader Survey 2012: Best Wine Shop in Portland
I didn't ask this question in 2011, but did in the 2010 survey. The first and second place winners are unchanged, but the others are all different. Here are the results:Out of 522 votes - 1. Cork Wine Shop - 25% of the vote. 2901 NE Alberta Street, Portland OR. 97211 Map (503) 281-26752. Liner & Elsen Wine Merchant - 8.8%. 2222 Northwest Quimby Street Portland, … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Wine Shop in Portland