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Chizu, the cheese “sushi bar” concept from Steve Jones of Cheese Bar will close June 2nd. I figured this news was coming but it makes me very sad. I love Chizu. It is one of my favorite restaurants in Portland and one of the places I frequently recommend to out-of-town visitors. I love…
James Beard Foundation snubs Portland Though chefs Katy Millard of Coquine, Justin Woodward of Castagna and Peter Cho of Han Oak were all nominated for Best Chef Northwest, the annual James Beard Awards night in Chicago was a complete washout for Portland. In the end, none of the local nominees won an award…
A roundup of Mother’s Day restaurant events in and around Portland Oregon for 2019. I’ve gotten a lot of requests for Mother’s Day ideas, so decided to put together everything I’ve come across. I will add more as they come in so check back! 23Hoyt 529 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210; Tel:…
All-you-can-eat Ice Cream Festival Mark July 20th – 21st on your calendar. That is the weekend of the All-You-Can-Eat ice cream festival at Pioneer Courthouse Square. The Scooperbowl is the best family-friendly event in the region. All-you-can-eat ice cream from the best manufacturers in the Northwest for one price. Tillamook, Umpqua, Alpenrose…but also…
Portland Farmers Markets Bloom in Neighborhoods Throughout Portland – Over 30 new vendors bringing ghee, saffron, plant-based ice cream, milk and cheese and more to five weekly markets as the Portland Farmers Market enters its 28th season – Portland, Ore. (April 18, 2019) – Gardens are bright with fresh sprouts, the breeze carries a…
Pending completion of a review of an Indian restaurant (one more visit needed), here are some news items which have recently caught my eye. Have you been waiting for the Filipino restaurant Magna to open? As a fan of Filipino food, I have. It was back in June of 2017 when chef Carlo…
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This list of restaurants in the Portland Metro area closed due to Covid. It will be updated regularly. In the order of most recent closures first. Note that I don’t normally link to Facebook (FB) or Instagram sites because I just end up with a broken link…
A complete list of distilleries open to the public in the Portland area. Updated 9/20 – Removed House Spirits, updated Westward Whiskey. Misc. updates, new details. Keep in mind that due to Covid-19, hours/tours/tastings/etc. may have changed. Check before you go. Portland is a mecca for micro-brews,…
We’ve all seen expensive tonic waters in the grocery store, but are they worth the price? 1/2021 – Fentimans is back, but stay far away. Over the years many people have asked me what are the best tonic waters, and if they are worth the cost. Last…
A Guide to Great Portland Coffee Portland has a collective passion for coffee that’s borderline obsessive. It is easy to find beans freshly roasted to your tastes here, as well as that velvety ambrosia known as a properly made cappuccino. While we won’t claim Portland is the…
Best Coconut Waters Updated 1/2021 – mostly prices with a few new impressions. What are the best coconut waters? Judging by the amount of shelf space devoted to them in grocery stores, coconut water is a popular item. Not being a huge fan of the fruit, I…
Our complete guide to Portland’s Best Bakeries (Last updated: 1.20. By Lizzy Caston and Food Dude) Portland is well-known for great beers, coffee, and quality European style artisan bread, yet we also boast a very large choice of sweet shops, patisseries, chocolate purveyors and chocolatiers. For visitors…