Gabe Rosen and Kina Voelz, owners of the popular Biwa restaurant in SE Portland, demonstrated to OPB Arts & Life, how to cook bibimbap, the signature Korean dish, at home. Bibimbap is served as a bowl of warm white rice topped with namul (sautéed and seasoned vegetables) and gochujang (chili pepper paste). A raw or fried egg and sliced meat are common additions - I usually … [Read more...] about OPB: Cook it at Home: Biwa Owners Demonstrate Cooking Bibimbap
Fiat To Offer In-Car Espresso Maker
You read that correctly. Italian car manufacturer Fiat will be offering a "true espresso machine" on their 500L."The 500L is the first standard-production car in the world to offer a true espresso coffee machine that utilises the technology of the 'A Modo Mio' pods. It is perfectly integrated in the car with a deck designed expressly by Fiat.From USA Today, "The … [Read more...] about Fiat To Offer In-Car Espresso Maker
Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant for a Business Group Dinner
I thought I'd throw in this question for 2012: now that I have dining room listings, I get lots of emails about which place I think is best. 1. Andina - Four private dining rooms. 1314 Northwest Glisan Street Portland, OR 97209 Map (503) 228-9535 My review2. Portland City Grill - Several rooms that can be combined for large groups. 111 Southwest 5th Avenue Portland, OR … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant for a Business Group Dinner
Reader Survey 2012: Where to Eat on a First Date
For me, first dates are a tricky thing. I don't want to go overboard and spend a bunch of money unless I'm pretty sure we are going to hit it off. I don't want somewhere that is so loud and distracting that we can't get to know each other. Then there's the food. A sense of adventure, especially in all things food, is important to me, but I don't want to scare my date away. … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Where to Eat on a First Date
Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant to Dine at With a Large Group
This question comes up for me now and then, so I thought it would be good for the survey. I'm not talking about a business meeting, just a big group of friends. I can see why any of these got the vote, but Toro Bravo received mine.One evening I made a reservation for a large group. The people who were already at the table took forever - an hour past when they should have … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant to Dine at With a Large Group