It is no secret that 2012 Food & Wine Best New Chef chef Jenn Louis of Lincoln, Culinary Artistry and Sunshine Tavern has spent the last five years crafting a book on gnocchi called "Pasta by Hand - A Collection of Italy's Regional Hand-Shaped Pasta". Many of her recipes are being featured in an article titled "Gnocci Perfected" in the April 2015 issue of Saveur. One of … [Read more...] about Chef Jenn Louis of Sunshine Tavern Featured in April Saveur
Chef Jenn Louis of Sunshine Tavern Featured in April Saveur
Reader Survey 2015: Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Portland
I've noticed an interesting trend in the 2015 Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Portland category. In 2011 428 votes were cast, in 2012 450 votes were cast, in 2013, 560 votes, and for this year 878 were counted. I’m not sure if this means people are trying to eat a more healthy diet, or if Portland vegetarian restaurants have stepped up their game. As in other polls, the number … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Portland
10 Barrel Brewing Opens PDX Brewpub
I was just looking at this space the other day, wondering when it was going to open, and now comes the announcement. 10 Barrel fans rejoice! It seems there are many of you, as I got quite a few scathing emails a few months back, because I said I'd never heard of them. It seems I was "stupid" and "out of touch". Anyway, they have a pub in Bend and Boise, along with a Bend Oregon … [Read more...] about 10 Barrel Brewing Opens PDX Brewpub
Water Avenue Coffee Signs Lease on New Roasting Facility
This is good news. I always enjoy Water Avenue Coffee, even though I bang my head on the bottom of their china cabinet every time I'm there. It has a comfortable vibe, good coffee and pie holes. What more could you want? The dog likes it too, because it means he's walking the waterfront loop. Water Avenue Coffee, now 5 years old, has signed a lease on a 4000+ sq. … [Read more...] about Water Avenue Coffee Signs Lease on New Roasting Facility
Reader Survey 2015: Best Restaurant for a First Date
We know from the last survey where to go when you want romance, but how about the Best Portland Restaurant for a First Date? I have strong feelings about this. Before I go on a date, I want to know 1) do they like dogs, and 2) how adventurous their palate is. Those two things are stoppers for me. Sure, roll your eyes, but admit it: we all have secret deal breakers.With this … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Restaurant for a First Date