The Wall Street Journal has an article today titled Kitchen No So Confidential: Underground restaurants go public, lose cachet; too many drunk diners. Interesting article if you get the WSJ, though I couldn't find it on their web site. [The Ripe] email invite list grew to 15,000 people and the operation known as Family Supper, received what Mr. Hebberoy calls a "disgusting … [Read more...] about Hebberoy One Pot, Albina Press Expanding and More
Food Dude Gives Interview to Portland Mercury!
A few of you may read an article in the Portland Mercury today called, "In His Own Words - A Foodie Speaks". It is part of their annual food issue.For those around here that seem to have no sense of humor, please keep in mind this is strictly tongue-in-cheek. I've done my best to insult everyone equally - including myself. In spite of what people may think, no single person … [Read more...] about Food Dude Gives Interview to Portland Mercury!
Kenny & Zukes to Open, Clyde Common, Nostrana News
Many of you have probably heard of Kenny (Ken's Place) and Zuke (ExtraMSG.com). Now they are finally going a bit more upscale and opening a full time restaurant on the same block as The ACE Hotel at Stark and 10th, called Kenny & Zuke's. It is on the same block where Nate Tilden from Castagna is opening the gastropub, Clyde Common, and Stumptown is opening a new … [Read more...] about Kenny & Zukes to Open, Clyde Common, Nostrana News
Review: The Gilt Club
Note: 1.3.14. This restaurant has closed.Whenever I sit down to write a review, I ask myself, "What is the restaurant's goal?" Is it bar food, cocktails, bargain prices, family friendly, eclectic dining, fine dining, or what? Usually this is an easy thing to nail down, but in the case of the Gilt Club, the ambition is somewhat muddled. The cocktails are excellent. As a … [Read more...] about Review: The Gilt Club
Podnah’s Pit to Open, Willamette Week Wants Free Writers
Podnah's, Rodney Muirhead's barbecue at 14th and Prescot is finally going to open November 10th. Rodney is an expat of the original, much loved LOW BBQ, which was sold months ago. I've gotten lots of emails asking when the new joint was going to open. I'm glad he's finally made it. One question looms large: will he be able to live up to the LOW reputation? time will tell. He'll … [Read more...] about Podnah’s Pit to Open, Willamette Week Wants Free Writers