Paley's Place, one of Portland's great restaurants is closing Thanksgiving weekend. In a statement released Monday, the Paley's said the closure will be permanent. This announcement has hit me hardest if any of the closures over the past few years. I’d write more but I’m in the middle of moving and don’t even have Internet yet. I immediately made a reservation for … [Read more...] about Paley’s Place Closing For Good
Historic Steamboat Inn for Sale in Southern Oregon
This post on the press release site received over 2500 views in a few hours, so I thought I'd move it over here. This is the press release -HISTORIC STEAMBOAT INN FOR SALE IN SOUTHERN OREGON Beloved resort ready for new ownershipPhoto credit: Stevie SaylerROSEBURG, Ore. (September 23, 2021) – Steamboat Inn, the popular and beloved resort in the heart of the … [Read more...] about Historic Steamboat Inn for Sale in Southern Oregon
Vivienne Bakery Rebrands – Opening as Vivienne Kitchen & Pantry
Ever since Powell's closed their books for cooks store on SE Hawthorne, I've been hoping someone would step up to replace it. Now it is happening. Vivienne Kitchen & Pantry is transforming into Portland's culinary bookstore and more. Many of you may know Vivienne Bakery, which opened in 2016. Now they are in the process of retooling, to open in late-October as a "Kitchen … [Read more...] about Vivienne Bakery Rebrands – Opening as Vivienne Kitchen & Pantry
Ever Popular Rogue Creamery Blue Cheese “2020 Best Cheese in the World” Now Available
In 2019/2020 this Rogue Creamery Blue Cheese won “Best Cheese in the World” out of 3,800 judged at a competition in Bergamo, Italy. It immediately sold out. Now the 2021 version is available. I have a confession. I start watching local cheese cases in the early fall, knowing Rogue Creamery Blue Cheese, 2020/2021 winner of “Best Cheese in the World” is due to be released. Now … [Read more...] about Ever Popular Rogue Creamery Blue Cheese “2020 Best Cheese in the World” Now Available
Please Help the Chesa’s of Ataula, 180Xurros and Masia Rebuild Their Home
You may not have heard what is going on with the Chesa's, but they have had an unimaginably bad series of events happen since 2020. Here is a post from gofundme.com from Sarah Marshall. These are good people, and if you can possibly afford it, please do what you can. Here is the information from the website: Sarah Marshall is organizing this fundraiser for Jose Chesa and … [Read more...] about Please Help the Chesa’s of Ataula, 180Xurros and Masia Rebuild Their Home