Updated 7.22.24: A few updated reviews (marked) and two new tonic waters: Trader Joe's, and Franklin & Sons. We've all seen expensive tonic waters in the grocery store, but are they worth the price? Over the years many people have asked me what are the best tonic waters, and if they are worth the cost. Last week I sat down with groups of hardy tasters to compare as many … [Read more...] about Best Tonic Water – Are the Gourmet Brands Worth the Price?
Coppia Bistro, Coppia Restaurant Close
Surprising news today that Coppia Bistro on North Mississippi, and Coppia in the Pearl have closed. The first restaurant occupying the space in the Gregory condominium building, started life in 2003 as Vigne Wine Bar. It was a favorite stop for me, and after too many glasses of wine, I went as far as to write bad poetry about it.In May of 2005, Vigne closed, and Vino … [Read more...] about Coppia Bistro, Coppia Restaurant Close
Multnomah Public Library Brings Food Magazines Online
Why subscribe? Get your food magazines for free. Have you tried Zinio? I've been meaning to write about it for months, but keep forgetting. It is a service through Multnomah Country Library which allows you to read many top magazines for free, including Bon Appétit, Cook's Illustrated, Saveur, Wine Spectator, The New Yorker(!) and more. The magazines are all in … [Read more...] about Multnomah Public Library Brings Food Magazines Online
Pause Kitchen & Bar R.I.P.
WWeek reports that Pause Kitchen and Bar on North Interstate Avenue has closed. This seems to have flown under the radar, but they've been having closing celebrations since July 11th. From Facebook, "Yes the rumors are true. And now it is official. Pause has been sold and our last day of business will be Sunday July 17th"According to WWeek, it has been purchased by James … [Read more...] about Pause Kitchen & Bar R.I.P.
News Roundup: Ava Genes, Nodoguro, Lardo, Clay’s and More
Lardo's North Williams restaurant has closed. The restaurant which opened in early 2014 closed. The ChefStable restaurant group location had never taken off as much as the Hawthorne and SW Washington street locations.The Lardo partnership is currently embroiled in a $1.6 million lawsuit between investors. Nodoguro Reopens Japanese restaurant Nodoguro has opened … [Read more...] about News Roundup: Ava Genes, Nodoguro, Lardo, Clay’s and More