Reservations Still Available for NY Eve 2014

I've gone through the entire New Year's Eve event list, checking which ones are still available (for all those which offer Opentable reservations). Quite a few still have availability. Where times are limited, I have noted it on the list. In the process, I've added many new listings which have come in over the past few days.You'll find the complete list here. … [Read more...] about Reservations Still Available for NY Eve 2014

Now is the time to plan ahead for a safe ride home.If you will be celebrating in the Portland Metro area, TriMet is providing FREE rides starting at 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, and extending MAX service to make sure everyone gets home safe and sound. Buses will run on regular weekday service. Details at trimet.org/nyeOther ideas for a safe ride home include taking a cab, … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve 2014 – Ride Free After 8 p.m.

If you've had dinner at Beast, you are probably well aware that the seating is made up of uncomfortable chairs that were banished from clarklewis many years ago. In my 2009 review, I specifically mentioned them, but they never got replaced. At one point Naomi asked if I would come back and give them another try, to which I answered, "Have you replaced the chairs yet?"Now I … [Read more...] about Beast – Now with Comfortable Chairs

Family-run landmark to close doors December 28, 2014. PORTLAND, Ore. — December 16, 2014 —  One of Portland’s oldest family-run Chinese restaurants, Hunan Restaurant, will close after 35 years in downtown Portland.Located in the historic Morgan’s Alley, Hunan Restaurant - with it’s traditional red and gold decor, live fish tanks and specialties like General Tso’s chicken - … [Read more...] about Hunan Restaurant to Close After 35 Years in Downtown Portland

Interesting news today from Timothy Nishimoto of Coppia Restaurant.Former Owner to Remain as Consultant, New Owner to Carry Torch Portland, Oregon; December 16, 2014: After almost ten years as owners of Coppia Restaurant & Wine Bar (opened in the Pearl District as Vino Paradiso, in 2005, and re-branded as Coppia in 2011 to focus on the cuisine of Piedmont, Italy), … [Read more...] about Coppia Keeps Concept, Focus, Changes Ownership