Portland Food and Drink
News and Information For Portland Oregon Area Restaurants and Bars
By Ken Collura
As a professional wine buyer and an active consumer, I’m inundated with ratings. Each major wine publication has seemingly hundreds of them each month. If that wasn’t enough, they’re encountered in big, bold numerals everywhere wines are sold.… Read the rest
Another popular article from the past, by Ken Collura
Have you ever tried Coca-Cola with a steak? Or coffee? How about a margarita?
Each of these beverages can be seen accompanying steaks around town on a nightly basis.… Read the rest
Food Dude Article #9 (Wine Paraphernalia) By Ken Collura
I’ve never cared for the term “Wine Collector.” To my way of thinking, a collection is something that has been passionately assembled, shined up and cataloged, then put out on display.… Read the rest
Have you ever dreamt about a certain kind of food? Not necessarily a dream while sleeping, but more of a daydream that repeatedly encompasses your thoughts. I’ve recently had such a recurring dream about Japanese ramen, and the dreams were about the real deal: Shio, Shoyu, Miso and Tonkotsu.… Read the rest
Food Dude Article #10 By Ken Collura
Every year, I try to assess the goals I’ve set for myself as a sommelier and whether they are being achieved. I know most people do this around New Year’s Day, but August is just as good.… Read the rest
