I'm more of a fan of the hard stuff than I am beer, so didn't vote for this one myself. However, I am an anomaly - Portlander's love their beer!Out of 750 votes cast:Horse Brass -13% of the vote. 4534 Southeast Belmont St., Portland, OR 97215 (503) 232-2202 Map Saraveza - 11%. 1004 North Killingsworth St., Portland, OR 97217 (503) 206-4252 Map Bailey's Tap Room … [Read more...] about Survey 2011: Best Beer Bar
Survey 2011: Best Sushi in Portland
It's a runaway vote, and even better, I agree with all the results, though my favorite is Murata. Proving that Portlander's have a thing for sustainable policies, Bamboo Sushi swam away from the pack.850 votes cast:Bamboo Sushi - 27% of the vote. 310 Southeast 28th Ave., Portland, OR 97214 (503) 232-5255 Map Hiroshi - 10%. 926 Northwest 10th Ave., Portland, OR 97209 … [Read more...] about Survey 2011: Best Sushi in Portland
Survey 2011: Best Mexican Restaurant
Once again, this survey pretty much followed along the lines I expected. Autentica has gotten more expensive, but I still feel it is a good deal. In my experience the service issues have been largely worked out, though they still have off days. ¿Por Que No? locations always have a line down the block, and I admire their commitment to their staff and to local sustainable … [Read more...] about Survey 2011: Best Mexican Restaurant
Survey 2011: Best Steak
The reader survey results for "Best Steak in Portland" doesn't have any big surprises except for Ringside's second place performance. It shows what giving more attention and a new face to a restaurant can do:Out of 818 votes cast:1. Laurelhurst Market -21% of the vote. 3155 East Burnside St.,Portland, OR 97232 Map (503) 206-30992. Ringside - 9%. My review … [Read more...] about Survey 2011: Best Steak
Survey 2011: Best Bakery
The results here are a bit unexpected for me. Over the past year it seems like all the talk has been about Little T, but the competition was baked by Ken's Artisan Bakery.Out of 1020 votes:Ken's Artisan Bakery - 338 Northwest 21st Avenue, Portland OR 97214 - (503) 248-2202 Map. 17% of the vote. Little T American Baker - 2600 Southeast Division St., Portland, OR … [Read more...] about Survey 2011: Best Bakery