I posted yesterday about a man, who, with the help of a 10(ish) year old boy, robbed The Meadow, a salt/candy/flower/etc. store. Today KGW News reported that the duo also robbed a food cart on NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. called The Pepper Box.From KGW - At the scene, the victim told officers that the man entered the shop with a child, who appeared to be about 10, said … [Read more...] about This Robber Is An Idiot!
Reader Survey 2012: Best Italian in Portland
As happened in 2010 and 2011, Nostrana wins by a large majority for Portland's Best Italian Food. The separation between the second group is pretty close, so I listed a few. Last year Genoa was 2nd, so Tabla has moved up. 732 votes were cast. I think that the big disparity in price played a big part between Italia and Genoa, the latter being more expensive so less people are … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Italian in Portland
Reader’s Survey 2012: Best Pizza in Portland
I am surprised by the results of this years survey. In 2010 Ken's Artisan Pizza won over Apizza Scholls by a tiny amount. In 2011, the two tied. This year, Apizza kicked the pants off of everyone. 1054 votes were cast in this category. The rankings are as follows: 1. Apizza Scholls - 30% of the total. 4741 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, OR 97215 (503) 233-1286 Map2. Ken’s … [Read more...] about Reader’s Survey 2012: Best Pizza in Portland
The Meadow Robbed by Ten-Year-Old Boy
KGW News is reporting that a salesperson at the popular store The Meadow on North Mississippi Avenue was robbed by a man and a 10-year-old boy. According to the report, the duo entered the store at about 6:30pm Saturday. While the man pinned the woman down, holding her arms and mouth, the boy went around the counter and stole an undisclosed amount of cash. The sales clerk was … [Read more...] about The Meadow Robbed by Ten-Year-Old Boy
It’s Here! Portland Dining Month
[adrotate banner="29"]I know quite a few people who save their money for Portland Dining Month, held each June. This year, 65 restaurants have joined the program.The formula is quite simple. Three course meals at a long list of restaurants for $25. No gimmicks. It's a great way to try new restaurants without spending a ton of money. Who knows, you might find a new … [Read more...] about It’s Here! Portland Dining Month