Last fall, my friends and I decided to try a restaurant that we hadn’t been to in a while. While the place was fairly busy, we were seated immediately:We ordered appetizers: 30 minutes later, they arrived.55 minutes after we finished those, the entrees arrived. About the time the entrees came, the manager dropped by apologizing, saying the chef had "walked out the … [Read more...] about Worst Restaurant Service I’ve Ever Had!
My Week as a Waiter
The NY Times food section has an excellent article today on critic Frank Bruni's experience going from the food critic side to being a server. It is an interesting article, and gives a good perspective on what they have to go through. A highly recommended read. ... I need to redeem myself with the two diners at X-9, who quizzed me about what the restaurant had on tap and … [Read more...] about My Week as a Waiter
Review: Brazil Grill
[Refreshed 9.14 with updated menu items, prices and a few minor changes. However, I haven't been back here for some time, so I can't speak to the current quality of the food.]For those who have spent time in Brazil, it has always seemed strange that there is no Brazilian-style grill in Portland. Almost every major city has one, and they tend to be very popular. Also called … [Read more...] about Review: Brazil Grill
Gotham Building Tavern
Note: gotham building tavern closed for business 4/28/06As you probably have heard, Gotham Tavern has revamped their menu more towards British pub food. You can see their old review hereNow for the update. From their press release: About 8 months ago we opened a very nice restaurant - a charming restaurant - but we didn’t open a tavern. you all know this - you … [Read more...] about Gotham Building Tavern
The Hebberoy Publicity Machine Rolls On
The January issue of Food&Wine has an article on the Michael and Naomi Hebberoy which you can read here. The book would celebrate America's illegal supper clubs in a series of essays aimed at dismantling dining conventions—for instance, the idea that a restaurant needs to be in a pleasant, walkable neighborhood. Hebberoy likens Kill the Restaurant to Rainer Maria Rilke's … [Read more...] about The Hebberoy Publicity Machine Rolls On