M is for Meat

A somewhat disturbing yet fascinating video. Work safe.[3/12/14 - sorry, video is no longer available] … [Read more...] about M is for Meat

As if Yelp doesn't give businesses enough to worry about, Facebook is rolling out star ratings for businesses. According to TechCrunch, "Screenshots and live testing show that Facebook has turned on the star rating display for at least a small subsection of users, providing information to network users that goes beyond the somewhat sentiment-deprived basic Like."Readers can … [Read more...] about Facebook Testing Star Ratings for Business Pages

Back in January 2012, In Good Taste cooking school closed their Portland store which went on to become the Parish. Owner Barbara Dawson had hoped to keep her Lake Oswego store going, but that hasn't worked out.It is with a sad heart that I am writing to tell you that In Good Taste will cease operations effective immediately. It is time to close the kitchen but your … [Read more...] about In Good Taste Closes Lake Oswego Store

Fratelli Italian restaurant in the Pearl District has closed permanently. In a confirmation this evening they said, "The building’s landlord is in negotiations to sell the building and with this knowledge, Paul determined that it was time to end his Portland restaurant’s legacy.  Additionally, with the launch of his new restaurant in downtown Vancouver, Willem’ on Main, Paul … [Read more...] about Fratelli in the Pearl District Closes

Award winning chef Charlie Trotter has died at the age of 54.In many ways Trotter's ascendance in the food world seemed improbable. He had no formal training other than waiting tables to support himself during a break from college, cooking for friends and family and doing small catering jobs while finishing his degree in Political Science. Friends kept telling him he should … [Read more...] about Chicago chef Charlie Trotter Dies at 54