[Updated: a reader tells me they are available at Porto Terra in the Hilton]Is this a dumb idea? Red Kiva, a Chicago cocktail lounge, is offering customers a cocktail that is inhaled.From NPR's The Salt: That's right, folks, the "Vaportini" has arrived. And it's making a big splash on the cocktail scene in Chicago. Vaportini provides a revolutionary way of consuming … [Read more...] about A Cocktail Inhaled, Not Stirred. The “Vaportini”
A Cocktail Inhaled, Not Stirred. The “Vaportini”
Restaurant Publicly Shames No-Shows
The popular upscale restaurant Red Medicine in Beverly Hills, has come up with a new way to deal with reservation no-shows: publicly embarrass the offenders on the restaurant's heavily used Twitter account. The restaurant, which was just named number 48 of the "Top 100 U.S. Restaurants" by Opinionated About Dining, lost a "bunch of prime tables" during last Saturday night's … [Read more...] about Restaurant Publicly Shames No-Shows
Jenn Louis of Lincoln, Sunshine & Culinary Artistry Publishing Gnocchi Cookbook and More
The Bon Appetit blog has a nice article on Jenn Louis, and her devotion to gnocchi.Lincoln Restaurant is known for their gnocchi; it's my favorite in Portland. There have been rumors about an upcoming cookbook for some time. According to the article, she'll be publishing her gnocchi cookbook in 2014. From BA, ...Louis does expect a little controversy, at least from … [Read more...] about Jenn Louis of Lincoln, Sunshine & Culinary Artistry Publishing Gnocchi Cookbook and More
Thirst Bistro Opening New Restaurant in Carafe/Market Space
From the press release -New Restaurant and Bar to Open on Friday, May 17th and Offer Approachable Food with a French FlairPortland, Oregon – March 21, 2013 – Bistro Marquee (@BistroMarquee), a new restaurant and bar located at 200 SW Market Street in downtown Portland’s Theater District, will open for business on Friday, May 17th it was announced … [Read more...] about Thirst Bistro Opening New Restaurant in Carafe/Market Space
Pine State Biscuits Closes Belmont Location, to Open on Division
Pine State Biscuits has closed their popular SE Belmont restaurant. According to one of the owners, Kevin Atchley, they will be opening a new larger location at 1100 SE Division.In the meantime, the NE Alberta location is still open everyday, and starting 4/4/13, they will expand their hours on Alberta dramatically: Mon-Wed 7am-2pm Thursday 7am-11pm Fri-Sat 7am-1am Sun … [Read more...] about Pine State Biscuits Closes Belmont Location, to Open on Division