Accanto Chef ShufflesBig changes at the Italian restaurant Accanto on Belmont Street. Erik Van Kley and Gabriela Ramos are moving on from the recently closed Taylor Railworks and taking over the kitchen. From the press release: They'll be taking their time making Accanto their own - their goal is to keep everything you love about Accanto while adding new aspects to the … [Read more...] about Portland Food News for November 24th
Lompoc Brewing to close Hedge House Pub
Lompoc Brewing has announced the closure of its Hedge House location at 3412 SE Division St. The final day will be Tuesday, Nov. 28. Owner Jerry Fechter gave the following statement. "We’d like to thank our staff, customers, friends, family, and vendors for your support over the last 14 years. We are so proud of our team, some of whom have worked here for nearly a dozen years, … [Read more...] about Lompoc Brewing to close Hedge House Pub
Pazzo Ristorante Closing January 2nd
Kenny Giambalvo taking the helm of replacement New York Italian restaurant Fans have a little time to visit before Pazo closes its doors, so make plans accordingly.After over 20 years in business, Pazzo Ristorante will be saucing its last pasta and closing up shop after the first of next year. The final service will be brunch on New Year’s Day, after which the restaurant … [Read more...] about Pazzo Ristorante Closing January 2nd
Noble Rot and Verde Cocina to Host Fundraisers
Noble Rot is hosting a special fundraiser from November 1st through 30th to benefit the UndocuFund. The wildfires that besieged multiple communities in Northern California in early October collectively burned over 210,000 acres of land within a week. Over this period, the fires killed at least 42 people, destroyed an estimated 8,400 structures and forced 90,000 people to … [Read more...] about Noble Rot and Verde Cocina to Host Fundraisers
Portland Restaurant News for November 2017
Is the Portland restaurant scene fading? Esquire Magazine released its much vaunted "Best New Restaurants in America" list, and two Portland restaurants are included: Coquine at number 4 and Han Oak at number 8. Since they opened in July 2015 and February 2016 respectively, one has to wonder how either made the list, but according to Esquire, the delay is because of writer … [Read more...] about Portland Restaurant News for November 2017