I'd like to say this was all April fools, but the HunnyMilk brunch is true. Wake and Bake Brunch at HunnyMilk Intrepid Willamette Week reporter Martin Cizmar wrote a review this week of the new "Wake and Bake Brunch" at HunnyMilk, a popup inside Hogan's Goat Pizza on NE Sacramento street. This is not some stupid April fools joke - I hate those; this is for real. Here is the … [Read more...] about News Roundup for April 2016
Latest Turn Right at the Fork Makes a Point
When I was listening to the latest episode of the popular podcast, Right at the Fork, I was struck by a similarity between some of the most successful restaurateurs in Portland - John Gorham of Tasty n Sons/Alder, Toro Bravo, MEC and Greg Denton of OX and the upcoming Kask and Superbite. They both place a huge focus on customer service. This is not to say other restaurants are … [Read more...] about Latest Turn Right at the Fork Makes a Point
New Restaurant “Slate” to Take Over Equinox Space
A press release today details the future of the Equinox restaurant space, which closed on March 27th. Slate, a new restaurant will have a soft opening on April 1st April 2nd. From the description, it is difficult to see what has changed other than the staff. Owners Tara George and Michele Stultz also owned Equinox, and Belly Timber, both now closed. Slate’s front entry leads … [Read more...] about New Restaurant “Slate” to Take Over Equinox Space
Coffee Guide: Either/Or
Either/Or Coffeehouse brings a whole new level of creativity to Portland coffee This review was updated in 2/2023 to reflect the opening of their 2nd, much larger location on N. Williams Ave., and their announcement of the closure of the original cafe in Sellwood.When I was a kid, I spent a lot of time at Either/Or Books in Hermosa Beach, California. For sentimental … [Read more...] about Coffee Guide: Either/Or
Trader Vic’s Portland R.I.P.
Trader Vic’s Portland Closed Permanently Following Fire Damage Following lots of rumors over the last few days, it has been announced that Trader Vic's tiki bar in the Pearl District is no longer. PORTLAND, Ore. — J. Clayton Hering, the owner of Trader Vic’s, announced today that the Polynesian restaurant and tiki bar in The Pearl has closed. The announcement comes following … [Read more...] about Trader Vic’s Portland R.I.P.