Here is the official announcement from Chef Johanna Ware’s lil' wares summer vacation at Red Fig. lil' wares will open for lunch and happy hour from 11am-5pm, everyday, with happy hour from 3-5pm starting on June 1. Smallwares brunch will be taking a holiday at lil’ wares so fans can enjoy the summertime patio. Located across the street from the critically acclaimed Smallwares … [Read more...] about Lil’ Wares Opens June 1st
Lil’ Wares Opens June 1st
32 Portland Area Restaurants Support Domestic Violence Survivors
A very worthwhile cause:6th Annual Fundraiser on May 20th Raphael House of Portland, Multnomah County’s largest domestic violence shelter, will hold their 6th annual “Restaurants for Raphael House” dine-out fundraiser next Wednesday, May 20th.This year’s event is setting a new record for support from Portland’s culinary community. More than 30 restaurants have pledged … [Read more...] about 32 Portland Area Restaurants Support Domestic Violence Survivors
Reader Survey 2015: Best Restaurant for Lunch in Portland
I asked, "What is the best restaurant for lunch in Portland", deliberately excluding food carts - nothing against them, this just isn't a food cart site. 70 different restaurants received votes. Two ties made up the bottom group, so I extended the list a few extra places.1,323 votes:1. Lardo - 12.1% of the vote. $ The menu features sandwiches such as a Pork … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Restaurant for Lunch in Portland
Reader Survey 2015: Best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Portland
What is the best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Portland? For years I've been saying that Middle Eastern food has tons of potential, but chefs weren't exploring it. There are lots of options, but what is the best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Portland? Most menus in town were basically the same, and the quality wasn't all that different between restaurants; it was basic tourist … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Portland
Produce Row Cafe Reopens
Produce Row Cafe has officially reopened.The new owners of Produce Row Cafe have announced the reopening of the Portland restaurant. The pub at 204 SE Oak Street was the first restaurant opened by Mike and Brian McMenamin, and had served Portland since 1974. The brothers sold "The Row" to employees in 1978. In 2008 it was purchased and re-imagined by Alan Davis, who updated … [Read more...] about Produce Row Cafe Reopens