Did I say "Stock"? Of course I meant this newfangled thing called bone broth. Stock is where leftover bones, herbs and water are cooked at a low gentle simmer for at least a few hours, the scum or 'raft' carefully skimmed off as it develops. It's incredibly cheap to make, restaurants do huge batches, and for many culinary students, one of the first things you learn in school. … [Read more...] about “Bone Broth” Restaurant Opening in Portland
“Bone Broth” Restaurant Opening in Portland
Lake Oswego’s Tucci Expands, Adds Chef Firepower
[updated 4/30 to fix error in press release]The most interesting take from the full press release included below, is that Tucci Ristorante in Lake Oswego has brought in Jeff Emerson, expat of Castagna and Ava Gene's as chef, and the much missed Kurt Spak of Alba Osteria as sous chef. Lake Oswego’s Tucci Ristorante has recently completed a expansion and remodel of its … [Read more...] about Lake Oswego’s Tucci Expands, Adds Chef Firepower
Reader Survey 2015: Best Seafood Restaurant in Portland
Every survey I ask you "what is the Best Seafood Restaurant in Portland?", and every time it seems like the selection is a little bit better. With all of the riches off of our coast you wouldn't think this would be an issue. Speaking of riches, I haven't been to any of these places in some time, but looking at the menu prices, the cost of bringing fresh, sustainable seafood to … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Seafood Restaurant in Portland
Besaw’s Closing/Moving
Updated: Besaw's restaurant has lost their lease and is closing on May 29th. They hope to reopen late summer 2015. In a Facebook post copied below, owner Cana Flug infers that she plans to reopen Besaws under the same name at another NW Portland location. However, Willamette Week is reporting that the property owner plans to reopen Besaw's in the same location once the … [Read more...] about Besaw’s Closing/Moving
Sugar Cube Bakery Closing May 3rd, Becoming Pot Edibles?
<updated>Kir Jensen doesn't seem to be able to sit still very long. Today she announced that The Sugar Cube will be closing on May 3rd. The bakery opened as a cart in the summer of 2008, and then moved to the brick and mortar Alberta street location in fall 2013. The cat is out of the bag! Sunday, May 3rd will be our last day open. Although this is bittersweet, I am … [Read more...] about Sugar Cube Bakery Closing May 3rd, Becoming Pot Edibles?