Bluehour is closed for lunch today after a fire Thursday night. According to owner Bruce Carey, bartender Steve Grimm suffered first and second degree burns. He is expected to be released from the hospital this afternoon.A statement from Carey - "Last evening at around 9:00 pm there was an accidental fire at Bluehour. Our bartender Steve Grimm has been treated at a local … [Read more...] about Bluehour Closed for Lunch Friday After Fire
Bluehour Closed for Lunch Friday After Fire
Interesting Chef Interviews from Around the Web
Portland restaurant news hasn't been terribly interesting lately, but here are a few stories from around the web which have caught my eye.Men's Journal has a great article on Gordon Ramsay. It puts a more human face on the volatile celebrity chef, and almost has me liking him.The story talks about his childhood, current home life, the upcoming show "Junior … [Read more...] about Interesting Chef Interviews from Around the Web
New Alinea Menu Video is a Beautiful Preview of the Restaurant
Following Achatz's restaurant video, The Hunt, comes this gorgeous video from the Chicago Restaurant, Alinea. If you haven't been, this may have you pondering a trip to the windy city.http://youtu.be/8EK6Ps-ujHcIt can only be a matter of time before Portland restaurants jump on board, posting quarterly videos of their new menus. Oy. … [Read more...] about New Alinea Menu Video is a Beautiful Preview of the Restaurant
Little Big Burger Open SE Division and a Fresh Grind of Coffee News
April Fools 2013!Easter weekend brought news of a plethora of restaurants opening on SE Division Street. Some of these are confirmed, others just rumor at this point.In the waning months of the summer, Micha Camden of Little Big Burger and Blue Star Donuts fame will be opening take-away restaurant, Red Star Pierożki. Preferring to focus on one product, Micha will be … [Read more...] about Little Big Burger Open SE Division and a Fresh Grind of Coffee News
Portland Canstruction® Event Back for 17th Consecutive Year
I thought this was pretty cool. The event benefits Oregon Food Bank. Here is the press release:Portland Canstruction® Event Back for 17th Consecutive Year One of the most visually stunning demonstrations of talent and creativity within the architectural and engineering communities will provide a much‐needed source of food for Oregon Food Bank.Celebrating two decades as … [Read more...] about Portland Canstruction® Event Back for 17th Consecutive Year