According to Urban Works, the popular Blue Star Donuts has leased 1,437 square feet at 3549 SE Hawthorne Blvd, which would put it where Fujin restaurant used to be. The popular chain has quickly established a following for its location at 1236 SW Washington St in downtown Portland. From my 2013 review, "They are of the yeast variety, but don't immediately jump to "oh, these are … [Read more...] about Micah Camden to Expand Blue Star Donuts, Little Big Burger
Micah Camden to Expand Blue Star Donuts, Little Big Burger
Time to Vote for the 2014 Food Writing Contest – With a Twist!
Looking back, I could have set up the way I posted the food writing entries better. I should have made the entries shorter, and should have combined them all in one page. Posting them again would not be appreciated by Google. What to do, what to do! Then it struck me. As some of you know, I've been busy writing an entirely new format for PortlandFoodandDrink.com. It is still … [Read more...] about Time to Vote for the 2014 Food Writing Contest – With a Twist!
St. Jack Permanently Closes Southeast Portland Location
After months of rumors, Oregonlive has confirmed that popular French bistro St. Jack has closed their Southeast Clinton Street location. All is not lost, however, as their new Portland restaurant at 1610 NW 23rd Avenue opens on Friday the 14th.St. Jack was a revolution for Portland, a truly excellent French restaurant. In our 2011 review, Roger Porter called it the "best … [Read more...] about St. Jack Permanently Closes Southeast Portland Location
Here are the Final 2014 Food Writing Contest Entries
[updated: I missed the first one]Here are the final entries in the 2014 food memory contest. There are so many entries, I haven't quite figured out a good way for the public vote yet, but I'll get it together in the next couple of days. Thanks to everyone who entered!By Pamela -In the early hours of the morning, before my sleepy ones were up, I snuck out of bed, … [Read more...] about Here are the Final 2014 Food Writing Contest Entries
Don’t Linger Over Your Beers!
I know it is beautiful out, but this is what happens when you linger over beers!Sent to me by a drinker at the Lucky Labrador Pub (seems like I could have made this some sort of a caption contest) … [Read more...] about Don’t Linger Over Your Beers!