Silk Vietnamese restaurant and bar at NW 10th and Glisan in the Pearl District has re-branded to become Phở Van Fresh.Silk was one of the first somewhat upscale Vietnamese fusion restaurants in Portland, drawing generally good reviews and a trendy crowd, while focusing on some less common Vietnamese dishes. However, over the years its popularity seems to have waned, and the … [Read more...] about Silk Re-brands, Now Phở Van Fresh
Silk Re-brands, Now Phở Van Fresh
First Look: Gorham’s Plaza Del Toro
Plaza Del Toro is the newest space created by one of Portland's premier restaurateurs, John Gorham of Toro Bravo, Tasty & Sons, Tasty & Alder and Mediterranean Exploration Company.Part culinary lab, part event space, Plaza was inspired by both the Modernist food movement, and the intense Gastronomic Societies in food obsessed San Sebastian, Spain. Gorham explains … [Read more...] about First Look: Gorham’s Plaza Del Toro
Reader Survey 2015: Best Italian Restaurant in Portland
Nostrana restaurant in Southeast topped the reader survey as the Best Italian Restaurant in Portland every year since they opened. Not so in 2015. Ava Genes jumped Nostrana by 4%, making it a clear winner, which surprises me because it is also probably the most expensive Italian in Portland, with large plates starting at $35. I am glad to see Firehouse and Luce making their … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Italian Restaurant in Portland
Reader Survey 2015: Best Barbecue in Portland
The first place winner for Best Barbecue in Portland is always the same. However, Smokehouse 21 (now expanded to Smokehouse Tavern) is continuing to pick up votes, rising from 6% in 2013. More interesting, is that Podnah's huge share has dropped - it received a whopping 72% of the vote in the last survey, but has now dropped to 46%. This is still a huge lead, but it looks like … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Barbecue in Portland
Reader Survey 2015: Best Cocktail Bar in Portland
Portland is an amazing cocktail town. We were, and many say still are, on the forefront of the cocktail revolution, with some of the finest bartenders anywhere claiming residence in our city. So if you want a break from hops, what is the best cocktail bar in Portland?The list contains most of the standards you'd expect, but this year I'm glad to see we have some well … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Cocktail Bar in Portland