Is it just me that is getting annoyed more often when I go out to dinner? When I go to a restaurant and every table is full but no one is waiting, I expect to have prompt, efficient service. I would expect that it would take less than 45 minutes from the time I order to the time I get my food. I would expect to get my water glass refilled without having to practically trip the … [Read more...] about Maybe I’m Just Getting Cranky
Fire at Wildwood Restaurant Portland
My sources tell me there was a grease fire at Wildwood this afternoon. Filled the place with nasty smoke. If you have reservations this week, you might want to call first. On the other hand, the meats should have a nice smokey flavor. apcow: December 26th, 2005 @ 9:54 pm I was sitting on the stoop at Paley’s at 4:52pm this afternoon when I saw a six foot tall … [Read more...] about Fire at Wildwood Restaurant Portland
The Hebberoy Publicity Machine Rolls On
The January issue of Food&Wine has an article on the Michael and Naomi Hebberoy which you can read here. The book would celebrate America's illegal supper clubs in a series of essays aimed at dismantling dining conventions—for instance, the idea that a restaurant needs to be in a pleasant, walkable neighborhood. Hebberoy likens Kill the Restaurant to Rainer Maria Rilke's … [Read more...] about The Hebberoy Publicity Machine Rolls On
Burger Rush
If you’ve been reading this site from the beginning, you’ve read some of my stories about how obsessed I was with food from my earliest days. I don’t remember a lot about my childhood, but the memories I do have all seem to be related my pursuit of "good" food.When I was 12 I lived in Palos Verdes, a hilly peninsula on the south side of Los Angeles. I loved to bicycle, but … [Read more...] about Burger Rush
Review: Fenouil
NOW CLOSEDAfter being under construction for what seems like years, Fenouil, pronounced Fen-wee which means Fennel, opened a few months ago on the edge of Jamison Square in Portland’s Pearl District. The 8,500 square foot interior was designed by KL Design group. Word on the street is the total cost approached five million dollars. It is going to take a lot of covers to pay … [Read more...] about Review: Fenouil