PDX Food Dude

Ah romance. Candlelight, quiet conversation, flirting. That is my definition, but, judging from the list, many people have other criteria. I looked all the way back to our list from 2006, which was Alba Osteria, Alberta Oyster, Andina, Fenouil, Carlyle, Paley's, Giorgio's, Beast, Aquariva and Metrovino. Interesting that three of the restaurants have gone out of business. Based … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: The Most Romantic Restaurant In Portland

Portland has a long way to go as far as seafood is concerned. For a city so close to rivers, lakes and the ocean, the state of our seafood is sad. However, I believe this is starting to change. Last year the order was Jake's, Southpark, and Bamboo Sushi. This year Jake's has fallen off the list. Completely new to the ratings are Ringside Fish House (review later this week), … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Seafood Restaurant

We are coming towards the end of the survey results, but there are still a few left. Among them, Best Vegetarian Restaurant. I’m not particularly interested in vegetarian restaurants, but there are lots of people in Portland who find this an important question, as well as restaurants that work their tails off to make them happy. In previous years, the results were split among … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Portland

Where to go to impress a client. These austere days, three martini lunches at places like Morton's and El Gaucho are out. In 2011, the order of votes was Higgins, The Heathman and Little Bird.568 people voted:Little Bird Bistro - 13% of the vote. 219 Southwest 6th Avenue  Portland, OR 97204  Map  (503) 688-5952 The Heathman - 7% 1001 Southwest Broadway  Portland, … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant For a Business Lunch