Our first food writing contest A few weeks ago, I was sitting with a friend, listening to yet another memory of Quality Pie. So many people have a story about that place. The first time I came to Portland, I didn't really know anything about the city. I was on a road trip by myself, trying to get a break from a very hard time in my life. I pulled into downtown at two in the … [Read more...] about Food and Memory – Food Writing Contest!
Food Haiku Contest 2008 Winners
The winner of the Food Haiku contest with 34% of the vote, was written by MySwanDive: inhale swirls of cab palate warmed, bask in the fire newly lit like me Honorable mention goes to Zac Stafford, who got 27% of the votes: He cooked with passion. The real reason we broke up? Knives in dishwasher Thanks to everyone who entered! As usual, this was a really entertaining … [Read more...] about Food Haiku Contest 2008 Winners
Restaurant of the Year, 2007
It wasn't difficult to come up with candidates for Restaurant of the Year. Many terrific new ones have opened, and others have matured. I didn't have any trouble sitting down and dashing off a list of ten. For my restaurant of the year 2007, I quickly narrowed it down to the three best experiences. In making my decision, I took into account ambience, value, service, and food. … [Read more...] about Restaurant of the Year, 2007
Defining Good Restaurant Service
What makes up good restaurant service? Join the debate This has been a hot topic over the past few days, so I’ve started it’s own thread and will be moving the comments over.This started out with the question, should a server wait to remove an empty plate until all diners are finished? Should they ask if you are enjoying your meal? Do you want to know their name? Should … [Read more...] about Defining Good Restaurant Service
Review: Miss Delta and the Boiled Chicken Death March
A review of Miss Delta in Portland If you'd like to skip memories of my childhood, just scroll down - the review section is clearly marked.I've written before about the time I spent growing up in Maypearl, Texas, but I never mentioned the boiled chicken death march, and my plot to get even.In the '50s, dinner in the South was a family, sit-down supper. Grace was … [Read more...] about Review: Miss Delta and the Boiled Chicken Death March