Americano, the coffee/cocktail bar which will be opening at 2605 East Burnside street, which is just a few blocks East of The Screen Door, has announced that New Orléans chef Chris Debarr and Kate Bolton of San Francisco's Maven will be running the shop, which will open in early March if all goes well.The new shop, is being created by Blair Reynolds who owns Hale Pale and … [Read more...] about Americano Coffee and Cocktail Bar Brings in Some Heavy Hitters
The Cheese Bar to Offer Portland Cheese Course
It's no secret that the Cheese Bar (and especially Chizu) are on my must visit list for Portlander and visitors alike. Now Steve Jones has announced a cheese course for those who are interested in learning more about French blues, Spanish Basque cheeses, or what is happening with cheese right here in the Pacific Northwest.Cheesemongers Sarah Mooney and Madilyn Dillen will … [Read more...] about The Cheese Bar to Offer Portland Cheese Course
Tokyo Ramen Shop Afuri Coming to Portland
The eagle eyes at Willamette Week have found some gold in the latest list of Portland liquor license applications. The Tokyo ramen shop Afuri is opening a branch in Portland at 921 SE 7th Ave. This is the same neighborhood as Green Dragon, Trifecta and Grand Central Restaurant and Bowling. Many people consider Afuri as the best ramen in Tokyo. The most popular items are Shio … [Read more...] about Tokyo Ramen Shop Afuri Coming to Portland
Pastini Closing NW 23rd Location, Opening in Eugene
Dear friends,It’s been a great 15 years for Pastini at our location on NW 23rd , however we have decided not to renew our lease there. With three other locations in Portland, as well as our restaurants in Bridgeport Village and Cedar Hills Crossing, we feel that five Pastini’s are just the right number for the Portland metro area. This was a driving force in our decision … [Read more...] about Pastini Closing NW 23rd Location, Opening in Eugene
Pastaworks Hawthorne: R.I.P.
Press release from Pastaworks today - Today we say a bittersweet goodbye to Pastaworks' home since 1983. We have over 11,000 days of memories on Hawthorne Boulevard, and we're very, very grateful for our amazing customers, employees, neighbors, neighborhood, and to everyone who has supported this family-run market since August 19, 1983.Though we close our doors tonight for … [Read more...] about Pastaworks Hawthorne: R.I.P.