Scott Dolich, owner of Park Kitchen and The Bent Brick is moving to a "one house" system, which makes our system much more like the European way of service. I'm glad someone is finally giving this a go in Portland. If it works out, this could lead to a sea change in the Portland restaurant model.As you know, eliminating tipping is being explored by more restaurant owners as … [Read more...] about Dolich Tries Dramatic Revamp at Park Kitchen and Bent Brick
Le Vieux Restaurant for Sale, Fillmore Trattoria Taking Over
A liquor license from December, always a gold mine for people tracking the food scene, shows that the Le Vieux Restaurant is changing ownership. According to OLCC records, the new owners will be Fillmore Trattoria. There is an Italian restaurant in San Francisco named Jackson Fillmore Trattoria, and the liquor application shows a San Francisco phone number and that their … [Read more...] about Le Vieux Restaurant for Sale, Fillmore Trattoria Taking Over
Detour Cafe to Close
The popular Detour Cafe at SE 30th and Division has announced that they are closing. First opened in 2001, the Detour gained popularity for breakfast and lunch with an emphasis on organic, natural ingredients whenever possible. Here is the notice from their website - After 15 wonderful years, we have decided that our last day of business at Detour Cafe will be Sunday, February … [Read more...] about Detour Cafe to Close
Lucky Strike Restaurant Closing
Lucky Strike, the funky Sichuan restaurant on SE Hawthorne Blvd is closing. The restaurant opened in 2008 on Southeast Powell, and moved to its current location on Southeast Hawthorne in 2010. The restaurant placed #1, #2 and #3 on our 2012, 2013 and 2015 reader surveys for Best Chinese food.The restaurant has always suffered from cramped seating and oddly inept service, … [Read more...] about Lucky Strike Restaurant Closing
Renard Cafe and Bar Closes
Renard, the French restaurant which opened last May in the old St. Jack space on SE Clinton Street, has closed. From their website - We hate dampening the holidays with the news, but the time has come to tell you all that Renard is now permanently closed due to poor sales. Our time was short, but we would like to thank all of our diehard fans… the regulars who came 3x per week … [Read more...] about Renard Cafe and Bar Closes