Michael Garofola at Genoa Restaurant has announced that they are closing on May 11th for "an extended haitus". This decision was not an easy one--it never is with a beloved institution like Genoa--but the time is right for a new direction. We are truly proud of the Genoa tradition, and everything the restaurant has meant to the community. Most of all, we are incredibly … [Read more...] about Genoa Restaurant Closing May 11th
Genoa Restaurant Closing May 11th
Good Keuken Closes Old Salt Marketplace School
If you've been around the Portland food scene for a while, you were probably familiar with Robert Reynolds and his cooking school. Robert was an institution in the community, and when he died in 2010, a dedicated group of people formed Good Keuken, a new school in his honor. Now that school has closed, at least for the time being: Good Keuken can no longer stay in our … [Read more...] about Good Keuken Closes Old Salt Marketplace School
Portland Expands “Street Seats” Program
Ten restaurants will be joining the Portland Street Seats program this year. Street Seats is a program of the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) that allows businesses or non-profit organizations to convert on-street parking into other public uses, such as café seating or a mini-park. Based on similar programs in San Francisco and New York City, the program enlivens the … [Read more...] about Portland Expands “Street Seats” Program
“Like” a Brand, Lose Future Rights to Sue Manufacturer
[Updated: General Mills reversed this decision on April 20th]This is one of the reasons I never "like" a brand on social media. From the NY Times, General Mills, one of the worlds largest food companies, has quietly added language to its website that customers give up their right to sue the company if they download coupons, "join" it in online communities, enter a sponsored … [Read more...] about “Like” a Brand, Lose Future Rights to Sue Manufacturer
Coffee Machine Snubs Single People
"Can a coffee machine connect 2 strangers? After a year in the making, watch the Coffee Connector finally make its debut in a conference at the Time Warner Center in New York"How would you feel about having to make friends with a stranger in order to get coffee out of a vending machine? Not just an ordinary vending machine, but one I'd probably try just to watch it … [Read more...] about Coffee Machine Snubs Single People