Have you been to Ripe Cooperative? It's the pivot Beast restaurant made to a to-go storefront when the restaurant closed. They are doing all kinds of heat and serve meals - curried lamb shepherd's pie, Owner Naomi's signature wedding chicken, caciocavallo saucy focaccia. Complete meals are available - a Sea Box - scallop and brandade ravioli, buttery brioche with Japanese … [Read more...] about Ripe Cooperative, God Help Me
Burrasca Closes for Good
Thank you for seven years of celebrating la cucina toscanaDear friends, we have closed Burrasca for good. Certainly the past year has been challenging, but your love and support since the onset of the pandemic has kept us afloat and helped provide jobs and income for our staff. With our lease at an end, we felt it was time for a change: time for renewed focus on well-being … [Read more...] about Burrasca Closes for Good
Cocktails To-Go Now a Reality
Oregon State Legislature Passes Bill Allowing To-Go Cocktails, Commission Caps on Food Delivery Legislation will provide relief to hard-hit restaurant industry The legislature has passed legislation allowing restaurants to allow cocktails to-go. The regulations require that restaurants have to serve a "substantial food item per every two drinks purchased.The cap or lid, … [Read more...] about Cocktails To-Go Now a Reality
Bar King and The Bakery at Bar King Closing Permanently
After the unfortunate timing of opening just as the pandemic was heating up, Bar King and The Bakery at Bar King have announced they will be closing January 2nd. Dear Portland friends and family,We are heartbroken to announce the permanent closure of Bar King and The Bakery. To our team, thank you for the hard work that you have put in to make this more than just a … [Read more...] about Bar King and The Bakery at Bar King Closing Permanently
John and Renee Gorham: Farewell from the Bullring
John and Renee Gorham, previously of Toro Bravo, Tasty n Sons/Daughters, MEC, etc. sent out an email this morning regarding their future plans:A thank you to all that supported us over the years: our honored guests, our staff, community partners and friends. It is with a heavy heart that we say farewell to Portland. The memories and experiences we created together over … [Read more...] about John and Renee Gorham: Farewell from the Bullring