For the fourth year in a row, Nostrana is your favorite Italian restaurant in Portland. There has been a bit of a shakeup in the rest of the placement. Ava Genes which opened since the last survey, has already picked up a significant number of votes. Mucca Osteria makes its first appearance on the list, at number three. Notable by their absence are Genoa, Tabla, and Cafe … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Best Italian Restaurant in Portland
Reader Survey 2013: Best Italian Restaurant in Portland
Reader Survey 2013: Where Do You Go When You Want Quiet Conversation?
Portland restaurants are often very loud. Psychologists say that noisy restaurants not only make people feel like they are part of something, but they also tend to make diners eat faster, which helps turn tables. That might be fine on a Saturday night with friends, but sometimes you just want quiet conversation. An anniversary, perhaps. A first date... Last week I couldn't wait … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Where Do You Go When You Want Quiet Conversation?
Great Video: The Scarecrow
Chipotle is working hard to push its "Food with Integrity" campaign, saying they are making a commitment to using naturally raised animals, organic produce and locally raised ingredients from family farms whenever they are available. While I haven't been to one of their restaurants so can't speak about the food, I applaud their efforts. The video below is one of their … [Read more...] about Great Video: The Scarecrow
Reader Survey 2013: Best Wine Shop in Portland
Lots of wine shops come and go from the bottom of this list every year, but the top three always seem to be the same. New to the list this year is CorksCru on NW Broadway. The percentage spread between the top three is tightening, and they are all firmly entrenched at the head of the list.2012: Cork Wine Shop, Liner & Elsen Wine Merchant, Vino Wine Shop, Vinopolis Wine … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Best Wine Shop in Portland
The Pleasure of Your Company is Requested
I liked this press release, so thought I'd post it to the main feed! Do you love watching the PBS hit show, "Downton Abbey"? Are you counting the moments until Season 4 begins? Quell your impatience with an elegant evening of food and wine at In Good Taste. After exploring the traditions of an English kitchen, you’ll spend the evening learning Mrs. Patmore's … [Read more...] about The Pleasure of Your Company is Requested