Note: THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSEDTo whet your appetite, here are the first few food writing entries. It should also be noted that another set of prizes has been donated. If you missed the earlier post, you can see all the contest details here. Michael Alberty of Storyteller Wine Company says he’s in for two bottles of wine. Chris Angelus of Portland Food … [Read more...] about The First Entries in the Food Writing Contest!
The First Entries in the Food Writing Contest!
Hale Pele Makes Thrillist’s Best Tiki Bar List
Portland's own Hale Pele tiki bar has made the Thrillist list of the best tiki bars in the nation. Thrillist says, "Making up for its lack of soccer skills by transforming what looks like a strip-mall storefront into Portland's tropical oasis -- indoor river and all -- Hale Pele's extensive cocktail menu pays tribute to classic Tiki places with drinks from Don the Beachcomber, … [Read more...] about Hale Pele Makes Thrillist’s Best Tiki Bar List
Food Writing Contest 2014!
NOTE: THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED[Updated with new prizes!]I haven't done this in a few years, but as I was hunting for something the other day, I came across the 2011 food writing contest winners. It's time we did this again!This year the theme is Food Memories. It doesn’t necessarily have to be about Portland, but it must be a food-centric experience. Let’s keep … [Read more...] about Food Writing Contest 2014!
Esparza’s Tex Mex Cafe Closed Until… ?
Is Esparza's Tex-Mex Cafe closed forever? That's the question today, after the Oregonian reported a sign in the window of the SE Ankeny restaurant that says "temporarily closed for renovating and regrouping". In restaurant parlance, that frequently means "we're done".Their website is down, but you can't read much into that - the domain name expired late in December, … [Read more...] about Esparza’s Tex Mex Cafe Closed Until… ?
New Chef for Raven & Rose Announced
Now that chef David Padberg has left downtown's Raven & Rose to join the staff at Good Keuken culinary school, the restaurant has announced that Chef Troy Furuta will be taking over his position.From the press release - Furuta, a veteran of the Patina restaurant group in Los Angeles, is known for his straightforward execution, delicate touch with ingredients and … [Read more...] about New Chef for Raven & Rose Announced