The New Version of Gotham Tavern is Open The day after I got back from Europe, I threw myself across the grenade of bad food, by going to the reopened Gotham Tavern, not to be confused with Gotham Building Tavern, though it is the same name in the same building and looks exactly the same inside... except...Remember those folding chairs your parents kept in the closet for … [Read more...] about Albina Press Ducky, New Gotham Tavern Opens
Should Waiters Announce the Prices of Specials?
Also at the NY Times, food critic Frank Bruni asks, "Should waiters give you the prices when they announce the specials?" "Several readers introduced and discussed the issue of whether servers should mention the prices of the specials they recite. There are strong arguments for and against it.For it: diners shouldn’t be put in a position where they have to ask what the … [Read more...] about Should Waiters Announce the Prices of Specials?
Review: Le Pigeon
Almost since the day they opened, I’ve been hearing good things about Chef Gabriel Rucker and his restaurant Le Pigeon. I went for the first time a month ago, and have been going back ever since.The entire restaurant is made up of a large open kitchen, about seven farmhouse-style tables, and a chef’s counter where you can watch the action. On nice days, there are a couple … [Read more...] about Review: Le Pigeon
Review: BeWon Korean
THIS RESTAURANT IS NOW CLOSEDRefreshed 10.06For many people, when you talk about Korean food, the images that come to mind are those of rooms filled with the smoke from "bulgogi", or Korean barbecue, and the wildly varying flavors of kimchi. My experiences were somewhat similar, until I moved to Oregon and made some Korean friends. They dragged me (yes, dragged) to … [Read more...] about Review: BeWon Korean
Rodney of Low BBQ to Open Podnah’s Pit BBQ
For those who didn't see the notice above, Rodney of Low BBQ fame is opening his own BBQ restaurant at NE 15th and Prescot, called Podnah's Pit. If all goes well, it will open sometime in September. He's built new equipment, and is aiming to reproduce his previous success. Rodney is well known from his popup Low BBQ in SE Portland-----------------------------If you are … [Read more...] about Rodney of Low BBQ to Open Podnah’s Pit BBQ