I received a note this evening that, after nine years, the Nehalem River Inn on the Northern Oregon Coast is closing this August. Located between Tillamook and Seaside, the Inn is known as one of the better restaurants on the coast, and a truly nice place to stay. Owners Ryan and Nicole Hamic have built a national reputation, with positive listings in widely read guidebooks … [Read more...] about Nehalem River Inn to Close
Huffington Post Raves About Portland
One of the benefits of the TV show Portlandia, is the added attention it has brought to our city. Today, The Huffington Post highlights "10 Things We Love About Portland Oregon". I don't always pay attention to these sorts of articles but their list points out one thing that many locals aren't aware of - Distillery Row. We all know there's a ton of really good beer around … [Read more...] about Huffington Post Raves About Portland
Eat It Don’t Tweet It by American Hipster + Key of Awesome
Via Foodie Underground, this awesome video pretty much sums up the way I feel about the current obsession with food:http://youtu.be/ukdoK3l4aM4Try not to dance around the kitchen. It is unbecoming behavior for a cook.Snort.Have a good weekend! … [Read more...] about Eat It Don’t Tweet It by American Hipster + Key of Awesome
Server Attacked, Ox Previews, New Farmers Market and More!
A server at a Red Lobster restaurant in Missouri, was attacked by four customers after she brought the wrong order to their table. The resulting mêlée, was filmed on a cell phone by a woman nearby. One customer threw a drink in the server's face, who was then assaulted by all four of the dining party.Police have identified the women involved, who have been charged with 2 … [Read more...] about Server Attacked, Ox Previews, New Farmers Market and More!
Jenn Louis of Lincoln Named to Food and Wine’s “Best New Chefs”
Jenn Louis of Lincoln restaurant in North Portland, Sunshine Tavern in SE, and Culinary Artistry has been named as one of the Best New Chefs 2012 by Food and Wine Magazine. Honest, delicious, sustainable cuisine. “I don’t like too many ingredients or ideas jammed together. You lose the individual ingredients; they can’t be appreciated.” Amen to that. According to the … [Read more...] about Jenn Louis of Lincoln Named to Food and Wine’s “Best New Chefs”