Once again, this survey pretty much followed along the lines I expected. Autentica has gotten more expensive, but I still feel it is a good deal. In my experience the service issues have been largely worked out, though they still have off days. ¿Por Que No? locations always have a line down the block, and I admire their commitment to their staff and to local sustainable … [Read more...] about Survey 2011: Best Mexican Restaurant
Survey 2011: Best Steak
The reader survey results for "Best Steak in Portland" doesn't have any big surprises except for Ringside's second place performance. It shows what giving more attention and a new face to a restaurant can do:Out of 818 votes cast:1. Laurelhurst Market -21% of the vote. 3155 East Burnside St.,Portland, OR 97232 Map (503) 206-30992. Ringside - 9%. My review … [Read more...] about Survey 2011: Best Steak
Survey 2011: Best Bakery
The results here are a bit unexpected for me. Over the past year it seems like all the talk has been about Little T, but the competition was baked by Ken's Artisan Bakery.Out of 1020 votes:Ken's Artisan Bakery - 338 Northwest 21st Avenue, Portland OR 97214 - (503) 248-2202 Map. 17% of the vote. Little T American Baker - 2600 Southeast Division St., Portland, OR … [Read more...] about Survey 2011: Best Bakery
Survey 2011: Best Hamburger in Portland
In 2010, Cafe Castagna ran roughshod over the competition for best hamburger. Slow Bar came in 2nd, and Carafe, Higgins and Castagna tied for 3rd.This year Cafe Castagna once again stomped the other choices, but interestingly, the other restaurants all have opened in the last year.Out of 1020 votes cast:Cafe Castagna -11% of the total. 1758 SE Hawthorne Blvd. … [Read more...] about Survey 2011: Best Hamburger in Portland
Survey 2011: Best Coffeehouse in Portland
Last year Stumptown Coffee Roasters won by a significant margin. This year, Barista Coffeehouse surged and came very close to tying their score, with only 1% of the vote separating them. When you factor in the number of Stumptown stores versus the two Barista locations, it's a pretty impressive showing. Ristretto Roasters bumped up to tie Coffeehouse NW for 3rd place.Out of … [Read more...] about Survey 2011: Best Coffeehouse in Portland