Willamette Week breaks the story that Quartet, the much maligned South Waterfront restaurant has closed. The restaurant which opened on Valentine's Day 2013 wanted to bring fine dining into the space which had sat vacant for years, after the previous tenant, the über upscale restaurant Lucier closed in early 2009.Since before it opened to the public, Quartet restaurant has … [Read more...] about Quartet Sinks into the Willamette
Quartet Sinks into the Willamette
Vote for Food & Wine People’s Best New Chef
Food & Wine magazine is asking for votes for "People's Best New Chef: Northwest & Pacific". Portland has a good selection of contenders - Greg Denton & Gabrielle Quiñonez Denton from OX, Joshua McFadden of Ava Gene's and Roman Candle, Sarah Pliner of Aviary, Scott Snyder of Levant, Smallwares Joanna Ware, and Justin Woodward of Castagna. Seattle's selections pale in … [Read more...] about Vote for Food & Wine People’s Best New Chef
Portland Based Culinate.com Retooling
The popular Portland based Culinate.com newsletter is ceasing production. From the press blast: There’s no easy way to say this: After seven years online, Culinate — at least the part of Culinate that publishes stories and recipes — is closing up shop, and today’s newsletter will be our last.Although publishing the website has been a really fun and interesting part of what … [Read more...] about Portland Based Culinate.com Retooling
Guide to Portland Oregon Wine Shops
Here is a guide to our favorite Portland wine shops Last update 1/4/18While many wine bars like Bar Avignon are gaining in popularity and exposure, Portland Oregon wine shops often fly under the radar of the public. Big retail stores like Fred Meyer’s, Zupan’s, New Seasons and even Trader Joe’s carry large international and domestic producers, but the small shops often … [Read more...] about Guide to Portland Oregon Wine Shops
Breakfast in Bridgetown is Looking for Funding
I don't think I've ever posted a link to any campaigns to Kickstarter or Indiegogo to raise money, but this time I'm making an exception. If you have been following this site for a while, you've probably enjoyed Paul Gerald's writing. In 2008, he wrote the first edition of Breakfast in Bridgetown - the Definitive Guide to Portland's Favorite Meal, and updated it again in 2011. … [Read more...] about Breakfast in Bridgetown is Looking for Funding