Portland Food and Drink

Restaurant News and Information For Portland Oregon Area Restaurants and Bars

Out of Date Review Archive

As reviews get old and restaurants change chefs, owners or cuisines they can get to the point where they just aren't valid anymore. We'll mark them as such and archive them here.

Tabla – Another Look

By Last Update May 13, 2017 6 Comments

[It has been a while since we reviewed Tabla. Since then, it has gone through a few changes. Bruce Bauer over at wineguyworld sent me his impressions from a recent visit. I thought you might find it interesting] Getting value out of any one dish when you eat out isn't too difficult. Here in Portland a plate of the addictive of Penne alla Vodka at 3 Doors Down or the fabulous … [Read more...] about Tabla – Another Look

Review: Nick’s Italian Cafe McMinville

By Last Update March 17, 2014 14 Comments

10/13/12. I haven't been to this restaurant in some time, but a source who I trust has told me it has gone way downhill. Please keep this in mind.Just in time for warmer weather, we head south to McMinnville, where new contributor, Hungry Soul, reviews Nick's Italian Cafe.Nick's Italian Cafe has been around long enough to be considered an institution. Like many … [Read more...] about Review: Nick’s Italian Cafe McMinville

Review: The Gilt Club

By Last Update May 13, 2017 Leave a Comment

Note that Gilt Club changed chef and menu in June 2006. New review will be posted this summerI face a bit of a quandary when a new restaurant comes to town. How long do I wait to make a review? On one hand, readers really want to know what the new places are like before they spend their hard-earned money. Since everything is new, they want to see what the menu looks like. … [Read more...] about Review: The Gilt Club

Review: Higgins Bar

By Last Update March 7, 2014 15 Comments

Lazin’ On a Sunny Afternoon - Marshall Manning reviews the bar at Higgins Restaurant [Note: this review is only of the bar area. There is a full review of the entire restaurant here.]Friday was one of those days I don’t have often enough. It was the kind of day I’d have frequently if I ever got lucky enough to win the lottery. It was a clear, nicely warm fall day, still … [Read more...] about Review: Higgins Bar