A few months ago, we were walking from the Max train to Syun Japanese Restaurant in downtown Hillsboro. Along the way, a bakery named Decadent Creations caught my eye. This was not unusual, every bakery catches my eye, and I filed this one away for a future visit. A month later I jumped on the train and returned. Now it is a regular stop for me.You may have seen Decadent … [Read more...] about Review: Decadent Creations Bakery (Hillsboro)
James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced for 2019
The semifinalists were announced today for the 2019 29th annual James Beard Awards. Since many of you visit Seattle restaurants I have included them also. Best New RestaurantCanard, Portland Sawyer, SeattleOutstanding BakerKim Boyce of BakeshopOutstanding Bar ProgramExpatriate, Portland No Anchor, SeattleOutstanding ChefGabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon, … [Read more...] about James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced for 2019
BridgePort Brewing Closes
A press release today brings notice of a second closure to hit the Portland beer scene. In late January Widmer Brothers closed their tap room which had been in business since 1996. Now comes news of the complete closure of Bridgeport operations. The last day of service will be March 10th.From the press release - Dear Friends of BridgePort,Today we unfortunately … [Read more...] about BridgePort Brewing Closes
Tasty n Sons Closing, Reopening in Woodsman Tavern Space With New Name
In February of 2010, John Gorham, the owner of Toro Bravo announced he was opening a second restaurant called Tasty n Sons* in the old Nutshell space on North Williams Avenue. Yes, Nutshell, a short-lived and lousy vegan restaurant which had replaced the equally lousy Anju, an Asian Fusion noodle bar. Bonus points and my condolences if you remember them.The North Williams … [Read more...] about Tasty n Sons Closing, Reopening in Woodsman Tavern Space With New Name
Roost Restaurant Closes
Roost Restaurant at SE 14th and Belmont quietly closesAnother surprising close that doesn't seem to have made the mainstream news - Roost in the SE Belmont area closed a few weeks ago. The restaurant which opened in 2010 was known for a good brunch and excellent Bloody Marys as well as dinner items such as a half-roasted chicken, and chicken paillard. Despite favorable … [Read more...] about Roost Restaurant Closes