McMenamins has announced the opening of a new bottle shop on NW 23rd Avenue. The newest venture, the 23rd Avenue Bottle Shop, will carry over 800 bottled craft beers, ciders, wines and spirits. The public opening will be on November 19th, 2015. Here is the official press release - 799 BOTTLES OF CRAFT BEER, CIDER & SPARKLING WINE ON THE WALL– McMenamins Opens … [Read more...] about McMenamins Opens Bottle Shop on NW 23rd
Cocotte Closing November 22nd
Sad news today from Kat LeSueur at Cocotte. "With mixed emotions, and after endless consideration, I am announcing the closure of Cocotte Bistro. After nearly five years of cooking, laughing, learning, and growing, the time has come to bow out. I could not be prouder of our accomplishments, and am closing this chapter without regret.Though this was a difficult decision to … [Read more...] about Cocotte Closing November 22nd
Bamboo Sushi & Izakaya Downtown Opens December 17
The newest version of Bamboo Sushi will open on December 17th at the intersection of S.W. 12th and Stark Streets. According to the owners, the design is much different than their other locations - "The restaurant will feature all exterior walls as full, floor-to ceiling, German steel and glass sliding door panels that create a lightness and beauty, adding to a gorgeous, rustic, … [Read more...] about Bamboo Sushi & Izakaya Downtown Opens December 17
Ore., Wash Chipotles Close After E. coli Sickens 22
The Oregon Health Authority is investigating a possible E. coli outbreak at Oregon and Washington Chipotle restaurants.PRESS RELEASE: Health officials in Oregon and Washington are investigating an outbreak among people who became ill with Shiga toxin E. coli linked to eating at Chipotle restaurants in the Portland Metro area or several counties in Washington State since … [Read more...] about Ore., Wash Chipotles Close After E. coli Sickens 22
Grüner Closing, OX Crew Moving In
The Oregonian says that Grüner, the Alpine restaurant is closing at the end of 2015.Opened in 2009 by Chris Israel of Zefiro fame, Grüner isn’t a “German” restaurant, nor does it bill itself as such; rather it is Alpine, a vast region that includes pieces of France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, Hungary, and even a bit of Balkan and Mediterranean influences. All … [Read more...] about Grüner Closing, OX Crew Moving In