These are our Reader’s choices for 2013 from our survey of over 1000 readers

In my experience, Portland is a sushi town. We have lots of choices, but the winning choices always seem to come down to a favorite few. Those not mentioned here received few votes. This year, Bamboo Sushi once again sweeps away the competition. However, there is a wrinkle. This year Hokusei Sushi, a newcomer to the scene, tied with long-time favorite Murata for second place. … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Best Sushi in Portland

This is one category where things seem to change every year. A fair number of restaurants have fallen off of the list, and the order continues to change. Relative newcomer Mi Mero Mole is making significant gains toward the top spot, eclipsing the percentage of last year's winner. It looks like their success has been at the expensive of stalwarts Autentica and Nuestra Cocina, … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Best Mexican Restaurant in Portland

This has always been a predictable category in the past. Laurelhurst would place first with a long list of the same restaurants in slightly different order every year. Not so this time. Yes, the winner is the same, but the rest of the list is shaken up a bit by the absence of more than four restaurants with enough votes to make it to the list. I wonder if part of that is due to … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: The Best Steak in Portland

I said last year that "I'm not particularly interested in vegetarian restaurants". Now that I've tried Natural Selections, I've changed my tune a bit. I found the food there quite interesting and inventive.The total number of people who vote in this category always interests me. In 2011 it got 428 votes, 450 in 2012 and this year it received 560 votes. I'm not sure if this … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Portland

We love our bakeries like we love books and strip clubs. This category got many passionate comments, some accusing me in advance of ignoring their favorites. A total of 51 different bakeries were nominated (10 less than last year - interesting), with exactly 1000 votes cast. After the top five winners, the bottom fell out, with many places getting one or two votes.There are … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Best Bakery