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

I've been spending more and more time over the past year eating in Vietnamese restaurants. On a cold winter afternoon, a big bowl of pho is quite comforting. Of course there is a vast array of other dishes too, and it's always fun to explore. In 2012, the results were  1) Pho Van, 2) Ha & VL, 3) Luc Lac. For 2011 they were 1) Pho Van, 2) Silk, 3) HA&VL, 4) Pho … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Best Vietnamese Restaurant in Portland

Reflecting the popularity of Thai food in Portland, this category in our reader survey received more votes than any other. Though it is still ahead by a large margin, it is interesting to note that Pok Pok fell from 43% last year, with Chiang Mai picking up nearly the same percentage. Still, Pok Pok consistently rates as one of Portland's best restaurants in our overall poll, … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Best Thai Restaurant in Portland

It's Friday - what better day to release our 2013 Reader Survey for Best Happy Hour?Who doesn't like a good happy hour? We are lucky in Portland, with a huge selection to pick from.In Previous Years:2012, Tasty N Sons won, with Clyde Common and Bluehour coming in second. 2011: Tanuki Izakaya in first, Clyde Common and Spints Alehouse in second and third.In … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Best Happy Hour

Not a top vote getter, but always in interesting question: "What restaurant did you "breakup" with in 2013?" We all have reasons we stop going to a restaurant - price increases, lousy service, the food goes downhill... I didn't ask the specific reason, but some restaurants stood out to survey participants:In 2012 the votes were: Meriwether’s Restaurant, Bluehour Restaurant, … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: I had to breakup with this restaurant

In spite of some new arrivals on the scene, Portland still isn't a mecca for Chinese food. Why is that? This year, Shandong takes top spot for the best Chinese in Portland, narrowly edging out Lucky Strike. Ocean City moves up slightly, and Wong's continues a downward slide, since its heyday in 2006Previous years:2012 - Lucky Strike, Shandong, Wong's King, Ocean City … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Best Chinese in Portland