I don't think I've ever mentioned that my very first "food" job was working at what was then called "Kentucky Fried Chicken". I lasted two weeks. The reason I left? Green chicken, just as described below. I just couldn't deal with it. Haven't been to a KFC since. Now the chain is being sued after "it might have been purposely serving the green, expired meat at an Oregon … [Read more...] about Oregon KFC May Have Served Rotten Chicken
Food News for April 17th – Can Business Sue When Ex-Employee Steals Recipes?
A Chicago bakery owner is suing an ex-chef for stealing recipes. When the employee left, she took two binders of recipes which the Fraîche Bakery is claiming are proprietary.From Chicago's CBSlocal.com - The chef allegedly told another employee that a lawsuit would be required to get the recipes back, and added that the owner should have made copies if she wanted to keep … [Read more...] about Food News for April 17th – Can Business Sue When Ex-Employee Steals Recipes?
Coffee Prices Fall – Starbucks CEO Cries – Cannot Justify High Prices, & Lick My Wallpaper!
Coffee prices have fallen to their lowest level since early October 2010, on expectations that the Brazilian coffee growers will have a bumper crop - large enough to offset losses in Colombia.From Huffington Post - Coffee fell 4.5 cents to end at $1.747 per pound Monday. That's the lowest level since Oct. 7, 2010, when the price was $1.7345 per pound.... At the same … [Read more...] about Coffee Prices Fall – Starbucks CEO Cries – Cannot Justify High Prices, & Lick My Wallpaper!
Meriwether’s Restaurant Meltdown?
Meriwether's Restaurant at 2601 N.W. Vaughn in Portland has gone through more than its share of shakeups over the past seven years or so. The space is decent, though a bit awkward because of its three levels, but a big stone fireplace and hardwood floors give it a nice atmosphere, and the patio area in back is a legendary space for brunch. Despite all of this, the owners … [Read more...] about Meriwether’s Restaurant Meltdown?
LA Times Critic Johnathan Gold Attends Marijuana Dinner
Pulitzer winning LA Times restaurant critic Johnathan Gold recently attended a marijuana "herb" dinner at a secret "pop-up" restaurant, and writes about his experience. It is an entertaining read, partly because, if you have met him, you can't picture it being something he'd bother with. From the convoluted application process, to the dinner itself, the story turned out to be … [Read more...] about LA Times Critic Johnathan Gold Attends Marijuana Dinner