2017: this restaurant has tobogganed downhill since my original review was written. The food lacks the polish it used to have, and the prices have risen. The restaurant has been expanded over the years to use every square inch of space for seating - basement, upstairs and mid-level. At the same time, the kitchen doesn't seem to have been enlarged to handle the additional … [Read more...] about Review: Andina Restaurant in Portland
2010 Beer Haiku Winner
The Judging is Complete for the 2010 Beer Haiku Contest There were some great entries in the Sagebrush Classic Feast beer haiku contest this year. Unfortunately, the judges have to narrow them down to one winner. Thanks to everyone for their entries! I wish I had a prize for all of you.Here are the judge's top entries: The winning entry is by Rachel: Pour the twilight … [Read more...] about 2010 Beer Haiku Winner
Portland Uwajimaya Deal Gets Closer
From Urban Works via food critic Patrick Coleman over at the Portland Mercury, Uwajimaya has signed a letter of intent for the old town site. We first broke the news back in February of 2008, but then the economy tanked and I thought the whole idea was but on hold. Frankly, I'm surprised (but glad) to see the idea resurrected. The store would be placed across the street from … [Read more...] about Portland Uwajimaya Deal Gets Closer
Review: Paley’s Place
This review is now out of date. You'll find a new complete review here.I will admit upfront that through a series of events over the years I have an emotional tie to Paley’s Place. On my first meal in 1996, we had barely sat down when the gentleman at the next table caught my eye. “You simply must try our wine,” he said proffering the bottle. “It is our 40th anniversary … [Read more...] about Review: Paley’s Place
“Mellow Mushroom Pizza” Heading to Pearl District
Mellow Mushroom, a pizza chain with stores in at least 16 states, is supposedly opening a store in Portland's Pearl District. Mellow opened it's first location in 1974. Today they have over 100 restaurants. Food seems to be along the salads/pizza/calzones/hoagies lines. I'd tell you more, but the over-the-top flash website is so bad, I gave up digging. It's in my top ten bad … [Read more...] about “Mellow Mushroom Pizza” Heading to Pearl District