Wendy's is expanding to Japan. Why do I mention this? Because they are "adding innovative new menu options created exclusively or the Japanese market, including the Avocado Wasabi hamburger and the [$15] Truffle and Porcini Grilled Chicken sandwich. Our food will be served in a contemporary, inviting atmosphere that we believe will exceed the discerning expectations of Japanese … [Read more...] about News For January 2012
Walgreens Selling Sushi?
Here's one for you. NPR's All Things Considered has a story on a new concept for Walgreens. It seems the newest store in Chicago has gone upscale. Think bakery, specialty cheese counter, sushi, etc. At a new downtown Walgreens, customers can get a fruit smoothie while they wait for their prescription — or even a manicure. Walgreens opened the new upscale version of its … [Read more...] about Walgreens Selling Sushi?
Restaurants.com Discount Certificate Refused: Fraud?
Updated below:A reader writes about a recent experience with Restaurant.com. If you aren't familiar with the site, the discounts are hard to believe. Nicholas Restaurant on NE Broadway recently refused to honor a certificate sold specifically for that location on Restaurant.com. The waiter, and an easy-to-miss sign out front (when the door is left standing open) accuse … [Read more...] about Restaurants.com Discount Certificate Refused: Fraud?
Paley’s Place and Olympic Provisions Make Sauveur Top 100
Since 1999, Saveur has been gathering their favorite dishes, places, food, and people to publish in their annual Saveur 100 issue. This year’s list ranges from Bali, to New Stockholm cuisine, cognac cocktails, the humble cleaver, and Portland’s own Paley's Place and Olympic Provisions. Saveur Editor in Chief, James Oseland, writes that, “This year more than ever, we’ve been … [Read more...] about Paley’s Place and Olympic Provisions Make Sauveur Top 100
Portland Farmers Market Opens, Aviary Readies Bar
I collect all the interesting links I find around the web and Google news, with the best intentions. They get dragged to my desktop, but I get busy, or am not feeling well enough to deal, and it seems like they collect, until a day like this comes along and I run out of space. Fasten your seat-belts and click away. News complete with snarky commentary!From OregonLive - … [Read more...] about Portland Farmers Market Opens, Aviary Readies Bar