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There are a few address in Portland, that are notorious for failed restaurants. Think the old Zefiro space. A reader asks, "Do you believe that a space's history (particularly if it has a so called 'hex' or has been home to many failed ventures) can be overcome by a talented chef and/or great food? Are Portlander's capable of forgiving a space or neighborhood its misgivings?" … [Read more...] about Are Some Restaurant Locations Cursed? Kevin Ludwig’s New Venture

Under the category of "we are all too stupid to know better, so will you please legislate anything we might do to harm ourselves out of existence", KGW.news is reporting the City of Portland is looking at banning trans fat. According to City Commissioner Randy Leonard, Portland is looking very seriously at banning trans fats this year.“We have considered of exploring the … [Read more...] about Portland to Ban Trans Fat? Matt Davis at Portland Mecury

As John Gorham readies for his departure from Simpatica to be a full-time restaurant guy, plans are in full swing to lease space to accommodate his Toro Bravo project. Coming on the heels of Simpatica's Spanish dinner being named USA Today's best meal in the world for 2006--and the writer, Jerry Shriver, shouting out the paella as the best he'd ever tasted in the USA--Gorham's … [Read more...] about Gorham Readies “Toro Bravo”, Spring 2007 Openings

Are restaurant ingredients really organic? With the proliferation of "organic" produce and meats on restaurant menus, I occasionally look around and wonder - who checks this stuff. I could open a burger stand tomorrow and claim I use nothing but Food Dude Organic Isles triple washed greens, and sweet burro breath organic tomato slices are used on all my burgers, but who's to … [Read more...] about Do Restaurants Lie About Organic Products?