I ask this question every year just to see if people agree with my choice. Usually there is a close spread between a few top choices, but this year there was only one restaurant that received more than a couple of votes. It is Woodsman Tavern. Once again, I agree.You can see all the Reader Survey 2012 winners (or losers) here. … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Thought I’d Like It, But I Didn’t

This survey question was for "Best Bar - Excluding Food". Last year Teardrop Lounge was knocked off of its perch by Beaker & Flask, but it has regained its footing by a healthy margin. The Rum Club made a great showing for a new business.686 votes were cast: 1. Teardrop Lounge  - 12% of the total vote. 1015 NW Everett St., Portland, OR 97209. Map (503) … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Bar in Portland

The survey results for Best Beer Bar were similar to the 2011 rankings, when Horse Brass, Saraveza and Bailey's Tap Room were on top. Odd that after so many votes there were three ties.Out of 680 votes cast:1. Saravesa Bottle Shop & Pasty Tavern 12.6% of the vote. 1004 North Killingsworth Street Portland, OR 97217  Map  (503) 206-42522. TieHorse Brass … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Beer Bar in Portland

Best Burger is always one of the more contentious awards. Almost everyone likes good hamburgers, but many people base their favorites on "what mom used to make". Some people like all the accompaniments, others the bare minimum. With that in mind, I've listed to top 15.The spread is pretty close, with the exception of Little Big Burger, which came out of nowhere to trounce … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Burger in Portland

The results of this question were predictable. There is a reason Bamboo Sushi gets such good press, and a reason they have such a devoted following that they are opening a new restaurant on NW 23rd; they cleaned up with 43% of the vote! I've listed many others because it is interesting to see who made the top 10. Our of 828 votes: 1. Bamboo Sushi - 43.4%.310 S.E. 28th … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Sushi in Portland