After nine years in business, Muddy's Coffeehouse at 3560 North Mississippi has closed. The comfortable old space in an old Victorian house shut its doors a few days ago. The restaurant filled a niche in the neighborhood,, serving a menu of brunch staples and coffee.Eater says that the space will re-open as Oregon Deli Company which will offer a very basic breakfast menu of … [Read more...] about Muddy’s Coffeehouse Closes
Muddy’s Coffeehouse Closes
Beaterville Cafe to Close
The popular Beaterville Cafe Lubritorium Bar at 2201 NE Killingsworth, is closing on the 26th. My tipster says owner, Bill Lockner, has "Thanks for 20 years", and "Goodbye" written on his windows. The bar venue will be open until they run out scheduled entertainment.A staple breakfast joint, Beaterville Cafe opened in 1993, which makes it an institution in these parts. The … [Read more...] about Beaterville Cafe to Close
Alberta’s Bar Lolo R.I.P.
Bar Lolo, the "Barcelona-style tapas bar" on 2940 NE Alberta Street, has closed. May 16, 2014After nearly three years, we unfortunately will be closing. Our last day of business will be Saturday May 17th. We would like to thank all of our regular customers for their support.We are currently developing plans to sell some of our … [Read more...] about Alberta’s Bar Lolo R.I.P.
Bits of Portland Food News – May 14th
There is a dearth of particularly interesting Portland restaurant news lately, but here are a few items that have caught my eye.Blue Star Donuts has opened a branch at 3549 SE Hawthorne. You may remember them from such delicacies as the Fried Chicken Donut or the *Valhorona Chocolate Donut. You can read my review of the downtown location here. The new store will be open … [Read more...] about Bits of Portland Food News – May 14th
The Meadow Opens 500 Chocolate Bars for Tasting
This sounds pretty great, so I thought I'd post it here. The Meadow, opened another salt and chocolate shop over on NW 23rd last year. Now they are opening all 500 chocolate bars for tasting, beginning July 1st. "You are invited to pick and choose from any and all of The Meadow’s chocolate shelves. Take the library ladder and explore! One shelf features dark chocolate … [Read more...] about The Meadow Opens 500 Chocolate Bars for Tasting