Uchu Restaurant is opening, and it's just too darn weird to ignore. Apparently, it will be covering that tried and true genre of fried chicken and sushi. They already have a website.The concept is so strange, it just might work. I can see going there, especially after a few late-night drinks. From the website: Together, this team of talented Portlanders leased a beautiful … [Read more...] about Uchu Restaurant – Too Weird to Ignore
Survey 2011: Best Brunch in Portland
You knew it was coming - a landslide vote for "Best Brunch" that won't surprise anyone. However, since brunch is such a popular meal in this town, I thought I'd list all the top votes that were significantly above the others.Out of 974 votes cast:Tasty N Sons -25% of the total votes. 4.1%. 3808 North Williams Ave., Portland, OR 97227 (503) 621-1400 Map Screen Door … [Read more...] about Survey 2011: Best Brunch in Portland
Survey 2011: Best Thai in Portland
The winners here are not a surprise. I agree with them all:Pok Pok - 39% of the total vote. 3226 Southeast Division St., Portland, OR 97202 (503) 232-1387 Map My review. Red Onion - 9%. 1123 NW 23rd Ave Portland, OR 97210-2903 - (503) 208-2634 Map Chiang Mai - 5%. 3145 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR(503) 234-6192 MapYou can see all the 2011 reader survey … [Read more...] about Survey 2011: Best Thai in Portland
Survey 2011: Best Bar Food
Out of 472 votes cast:Bunk Bar - 13% of the votes. 1028 SE Water Ave, Suite 130 Portland, OR 97214 (503) 894-9708 Map Beaker & Flask - 9%. 720 Southeast Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR 97214 (503) 235-8180 Map Slow Bar -8.9%. 533 Southeast Grand Ave., Portland, OR 97214. (503) 230-7767 MapHonorable mention: Victory Bar, Cassidy'sMy vote went to Bunk Bar. It's … [Read more...] about Survey 2011: Best Bar Food
Otto to Take Over Fin Space
Not sure if this has been reported around town, but a restaurant named "Otto" is slated to move into the recently vacated Fin space at 1852 SE Hawthorne. The license application lists the menu as "Full Modern American". Not sure if it is associated with all the other Otto food-related business around town. … [Read more...] about Otto to Take Over Fin Space