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Review: Ken’s Artisan Bakery
Updated 6/118. Text, details, photos.When I think of bakeries, my mind rushes back to Manhattan Beach in the ’60s. Once a week, my dad would stop on the way home from work and pick up all kinds of rolls for breakfast the next morning. It's called Becker's, and according to my mom, it is still thriving after all these years. It’s miles from where we lived but was the best … [Read more...] about Review: Ken’s Artisan Bakery
More on Gotham Tavern’s Table Cards – Now with Examples!
I know it seems like I keep picking on the Ripe group, but to tell the truth, the things they come up with are so silly I just can't help it. If the food wasn't darn good, I wouldn't bother, but I think they can take a little poking.As you may have read, Ripe now has a "Writer in Residence" named Matthew Stadler. He writes in a rather pompous, overbearing fashion. One of … [Read more...] about More on Gotham Tavern’s Table Cards – Now with Examples!
Gotham Tavern Hires House Writer to Compose Table Cards
I really wasn't going to say anything. It seems to me they have been given enough publicity. Then someone pointed out they need a break from the tragedy going on in the South. Six other readers emailed similar thoughts. So, with a few accompanying comments from your editor, here is part of the latest publicity email from (you guessed it) --- Ripe/Gotham. Occasional essays will … [Read more...] about Gotham Tavern Hires House Writer to Compose Table Cards
Review: Por Qué No? Taqueria
[updated 9.17]¿Por Qué No? is yet another hole-in-the-wall taqueria to grace Portland, this time in the burgeoning Mississippi area. Located just 500 feet north of Fremont on Mississippi, it is a converted garage with a dozen tables inside, a recently converted and covered area next door, and a choice of tables and benches on the sidewalk out front. Service is very … [Read more...] about Review: Por Qué No? Taqueria