Sad news: Fife Restaurant in NE Portland is closing This arrived in my email today: Dear Food Dude,Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.....to every last one of you that has supported us over the last six and a half years! This summer I am moving out of Oregon and thus we are closing the restaurant. Our last night of service will be Saturday, May 2nd. It has been my pleasure … [Read more...] about Fife Restaurant Closes
Review: Noble Rot 2.0
Noble Rot has a somewhat confusing pedigree. As I understand, it was originally started by chef Leather Storrs, and received positive reviews, including from me. I liked the warm, comforting atmosphere and the limited but mostly well-executed menu. In 2007, Leather left and opened another restaurant on East Burnside called Rocket. This new restaurant was known for its … [Read more...] about Review: Noble Rot 2.0
Whole Foods Bananas Holds Deadly Spider
One of the most deadly spiders in the world has been found in a shipment of bananas at Whole Foods Market in Tulsa. Many articles have been reporting on what many have identified as a deadly Brazilian Wandering Spider found in bananas at a Whole Foods Market. According to Scientific American Magazine, "The spider was given to University of Tulsa Animal Facilities director … [Read more...] about Whole Foods Bananas Holds Deadly Spider
My Favorite Comments and Dining Out Stories from Reviewing
I started this site in late 2004. At some point or another, I have managed to alienate every reader at least once. Private emails frequently follow. I have collected a good amount of my favorite comments and a few stories. I thought I'd throw in a few of them. Spelling errors are intact, all are from 2006:You are a stupid idiot. As a matter of fact you are dummer then … [Read more...] about My Favorite Comments and Dining Out Stories from Reviewing
Q Tonic vs. Fever-Tree Tonic
NOTE: This review has been replaced with a new, larger roundup, which you can read here. I have already rewritten and updated the recipe for making tonic water from scratch, which you will find here. In January, I reviewed Q Tonic. Now Fever-Tree Tonic, another gourmet version has hit local store shelves. I thought it was time to go back and update this post with a … [Read more...] about Q Tonic vs. Fever-Tree Tonic