The ever popular Bunk Sandwiches has opened another sandwich shop, this time on NE Alberta Street.“Bunk Alberta” officially opened at noon on February 5th, much to the delight of eager diners in the Northeast Portland. The new location is bright and open, with plenty of seating, a back patio (for warmer months), and a giant mural of Harry Dean Stanton from Alex Cox's Repo … [Read more...] about Catching Up: Bunk Sandwiches Alberta, Bollywood SE and Pepe le Moko Now Open!
Catching Up: Bunk Sandwiches Alberta, Bollywood SE and Pepe le Moko Now Open!
2014 Food Writing Winner Announced!
The 2014 food writing winner is... Caroline, who had 74 votes!"Two pound bars of Hersey’s’ special dark chocolate tucked in the back of the pantry. “Mom!” I yell out. “You shouldn’t eat this. I’ll buy you something better.” My mom, in bed after a hysterectomy, says nothing. Next visit, I find more bars of Hersey’s in the pantry. “Mom, I’ll buy you something else. It doesn’t … [Read more...] about 2014 Food Writing Winner Announced!
Italy part II: This Tastes Like Spring Reggiano
You'll find part I of my Italy trip journal here.Ancient stones beckon. After a much shorter thrill ride into the Parma countryside, we arrived safely at their agriturismo. For those who aren't familiar with the term, the Italian government encourages farmers to open their homes to tourists as hotels along with their normal farming operations (they have to keep working … [Read more...] about Italy part II: This Tastes Like Spring Reggiano
Does Paying for Food via Tablet Increase Tips?
According to an article in Marketwatch, paying for food or beverages via an iPad or other tablet payment system increases tips. I haven't seen these at Portland restaurants yet, but they are in many coffeehouses - I paid using one this morning. Researchers say larger tips are left mostly because of the mental calculations necessary to figure the amount: Calculating a tip takes … [Read more...] about Does Paying for Food via Tablet Increase Tips?
Italy Part I: My Stupor
I found God somewhere on the twelfth turn. I am seeking shelter from a stinging wind, sitting against the wall across from the cathedral in Parma, Italy. My feet ache from walking over rough cobblestones and my muscles ache from sleeping across two seats while on the train from Firenze. It has been a chilly afternoon, only about 40 degrees, but therein lies the … [Read more...] about Italy Part I: My Stupor