This just makes me happy: Providing More Fresh, Locally Grown Produce to Low-Income Oregonians Funds from USDA’s Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Program will support the new statewide SNAP incentive program at 46 farmers markets statewide - Portland, Ore., April 1, 2015 — Farmers Market Fund, an independent 501(c)3 charitable companion organization to Portland Farmers … [Read more...] about Farmers Market Fund Receives $500,000 Grant
Farmers Market Fund Receives $500,000 Grant
In Depth Review: Gas Station Food
[Note: Since I don't have anything ready for April Fools day 2015, I thought I'd repost this story from 2010. The best part is, this really happened, but I thought it would make a good April Fools Story. I've written many on this site over the years.]A few years ago, food critic and Gourmet Magazine editor Ruth Reichl, published her "Never List" of words that should never … [Read more...] about In Depth Review: Gas Station Food
First Look: Noraneko Ramen in Portland
Noraneko is a new ramen focused jewel box by Gabe Rosen and Kina Voelez of the popular Portland restaurant Biwa. Expect the same quality and industrial cool meets cozy vibe, but in a street front rather than a basement setting. The space is divided into an atrium like area in the front, with long two-top tables and a counter overlooking large windows, while the back has a … [Read more...] about First Look: Noraneko Ramen in Portland
Noraneko Opens, Butter Cafe to MLK, Gorham’s “Chopped” Restaurant and More!
Noraneko Ramen, the latest venture from Biwa owners Gabe Rosen and Kina Voelez has opened on the SE Waterfront. The ramen focused restaurant is scaled down to the basics - hearty ramen in a casual environment at very reasonable prices. We'll have more later today. 1430 S.E. Water Ave., Portland. Dare to dream. In-N-Out, the incredibly popular burger chain now has a … [Read more...] about Noraneko Opens, Butter Cafe to MLK, Gorham’s “Chopped” Restaurant and More!
Reader Survey 2015: Best Pizza in Portland
Who makes the best pizza in Portland? I know people who have practically come to blows over this very question. Every year the same restaurants tend to place in the top five, and I added some details about their pies. But not everyone wants a fancy pizza; sometimes you just need something quick and easy. For this reason I named all the restaurants that received over 2% of the … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Pizza in Portland