Those of you who are friends with the instructor and owner of the Chef's Studio, Robert Reynolds, may know that he is seriously ill with lymphoma. At this point, he has decided to let the disease take its course.While I haven't met him personally, we have written many emails back and forth over the years, and I've developed quite an attachment to him. I wanted to pass this … [Read more...] about Benefit for Robert Reynolds
Portland Tribune Entree Dining Guide Not Worthy of a Birdcage
On June 7th, the Portland Tribune rolled out their version of a dining guide. Some of the hits include their three NEW pizza choices: Pyro Pizza, Gladstone Pizza, Via Tribunali. Under suggestions, they list the following choices: Alexis, Huber's, Maloy's Jewelry Workshop and Mother's Bistro. Wait. Back up the truck. Maloy's Jewelry? Feed your hunger for sparkle. Maloy's is a … [Read more...] about Portland Tribune Entree Dining Guide Not Worthy of a Birdcage
Review: Nuestra Cocina
[This review is originally from 2006, but many parts have been rewritten for 2019, including some new dishes, great photos, updated prices, etc. Nuestra Cocina is our Reader's Choice for Best Mexican Restaurant 2012, 2013, 2015 & 2017.]There are few places in Portland that call to me. I can only take so many steaks, so much saucy French food, so much lamb's tongue. … [Read more...] about Review: Nuestra Cocina
Would You Buy Scary “Body Parts Made of Bread?”
Sometimes something comes along that is fascinating yet somewhat repulsive all at the same time. A case in point, "Body parts made of bread". Very lifelike breads painted and baked to resemble body parts. I would totally buy one! (...dude)"Yes, I'd like a foot - the moldy looking one on the right... and um... one of these heads."What I want to do is get a dozen heads, … [Read more...] about Would You Buy Scary “Body Parts Made of Bread?”
This Robber Is An Idiot!
I posted yesterday about a man, who, with the help of a 10(ish) year old boy, robbed The Meadow, a salt/candy/flower/etc. store. Today KGW News reported that the duo also robbed a food cart on NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. called The Pepper Box.From KGW - At the scene, the victim told officers that the man entered the shop with a child, who appeared to be about 10, said … [Read more...] about This Robber Is An Idiot!